Polish manufacturers install fewer industrial robots

The number of industrial robots installed in Poland has declined 23.9% since the introduction of a tax relief program for robotization in 2022, according to an analysis published Wednesday by Puls Biznesu. The deduction was introduced to encourage companies to invest in automation equipment. The decline contrasts with the rapid installation growth recorded in preceding years and raises questions about investment conditions for manufacturers.

The report cautioned that the decrease does not by itself prove that tax incentives have failed. Decisions to purchase automation systems also depend on capital costs, demand, company finances and the economic outlook. The tax break is only one factor influencing those choices. Poland’s industrial automation trajectory matters for manufacturers seeking higher productivity and labor efficiency. A falling number of new installations indicates slower adoption, but does not reveal how existing equipment is being used.

(pb.pl)