Pila will shine more brightly after Philips' investment

Philips Lighting Electronics (PLE) is to build a new zl. 20-million plant in Pila near Poznan. PLE president John Whybrow unveiled the foundation stone of the 11,000-square-meter complex which is expected to be completed next year and will employ a workforce of 800. The plant is to specialize in the production of lighting filaments for electrical bulbs. Another Philips' plant in Pila has been producing lighting devices, including energy-efficient lamps, since 1995. Upon completion of the new factory, production from the old one will be shifted. The new plant will employ local people as that was one of the tender requirements. (Gazeta Wielkopolska, page 6) S.M.