Katowice SEZ the best in Europe

Katowice SEZ was selected the best special economic zone in Europe and the biggest rival to world No 1: DMCC Free Zone from the UAE,  according to The Financial Times' fDi Global Free  report. Łódź, Wałbrzych and Starachowice SEZs were listed among other European leaders. "The winner in the Europe and central and eastern Europe regions, Katowice Special Economic Zone has finished as runner-up from all global zones in this year’s awards," a report read. The SEZ boasted more than 230 tenants in 2014, with SME tenancy rates rising by 16% and large tenants by just over 5%. The zone, also commended for its skills and training, has several initiatives in place to increase tenant numbers and attract new investors. The Financial Times evaluated the SEZ as "highly commended." Łódź SEZ was elected the winner of the European ranking of the SME and Large Tenant Winners for the second year in a row. "While Lodz SEZ also attracts a large number of large tenants, the zone impressed judges with its efforts to accommodate and attract more SMEs, whose tenancy rates increased by 13% between 2013 and 2014," a report read.