Japanese robot manufacturer opens office in Poland

Japan's Yaskawa, one of the world's leading robot producers, has opened its office in the Wrocław technology park in order to to be "closer to its clients and to develop sales in the region." Head of Yaskawa Europe Manfred Stern said that the company chose Wrocław, because it has great infrastructure with "highway connections to the whole of Europe." The Wrocław-based office will focus on product sales, service and training. Yaskawa has invested PLN 1.2 million and will employ several workers.