In brief: ING to develop Slaski: Henkel consolidation: LOT picks up

Though Dutch financial group ING does not intend to to enter new financial market sectors,, it does intend to strengthen the position of ING Bank Slaski, mainly through development of its network in central and north Poland. (Puls Biznesu, p.9) ... German chemicals giant Henkel Group has decided to consolidate its three domestic subsidiaries. Henkel Polska is to take over Henkel Bautechnik and Henkel Teroson Automotive. (Puls Biznesu, p.9) The number of passengers using LOT services in August increased by 27% year-on-year. Analysts say the increase is due to opening a transit connection center in Okecie airport. (Rzeczpospolita, B3) P.J.