Volkswagen gets go ahead to expand truck plant in Poznań

"Further development of the plant in Antoninek is open," said Tomasz Stube from the provincial governor's office. Volkswagen Poznań was relieved by the information. "This calmed down the mood in our company. After the decision is in force, we will be able to begin the construction of new halls for assembling special vehicles," said Marcin Baszyński, spokesman of the company. He also added that the cost of the investment will be EUR 40 million, while 150 people will be employed. "We intend to launch the investment this year," added Baszyński. However, the provincial governor's decision did not cover the whole plot on which VW intends to construct another production facility at a yet unestimated cost. VW Poznań will also launch the production of a new model, the Caddy Maxi, in the second half of 2007. (Puls Biznesu, pp. 1, 6) M.M.