Valmet Automotive Expands Zary Plant in Poland: A Step Towards European Expansion

Valmet Automotive, a leading provider of contract manufacturing services for the automotive industry, has completed the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Zary, Poland. The expansion enhances the company's capabilities in vehicle contract manufacturing and battery systems, and is a significant step in its European expansion plans.

The construction of extended high-tech manufacturing and logistics facilities has been completed, adding 8,800m2 to the existing plant, bringing the total production area to over 26,000m2. The upgraded facilities include additional production and logistics space, as well as social and administrative areas, all tailored to meet Valmet Automotive's specific operational needs.

The Zary plant is a key site for the production of convertible roof systems and kinematic components, including electric vehicle charging flaps and active spoilers. The expansion project commenced in January 2025 and was developed by Panattoni, a global industrial real estate developer.

According to Valmet Automotive's roof and kinematic systems senior vice president Remigiusz Grześkowiak, "This investment marks an important step in our European expansion. Our plant is reaching a higher level, and we will significantly increase production capacity, but also contribute to local economic development and create over 300 new jobs."

The flexible layout of the plant allows for quick adjustments to future production and logistics requirements. Valmet Automotive CEO Pasi Rannus added, "The company's Zary plant is a locally important technology company and employer. The expansion of the plant will further strengthen our European position in the automotive industry, and we will continue to respond to the changing needs of our customers with high flexibility and competence."

Valmet Automotive operates a network across Finland, Poland, and Germany, providing a diverse range of services to the automotive sector. In 2022, the company stated that it had delivered one million battery packs to automotive clients in under three years.

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