Pratt & Whitney will invest USD 25 million to expand its precision parts plant in Niepołomice, Poland, to boost output of complex tubular assemblies for engine programs. The site is expected to start operating in 2028 and create more than 120 jobs.
Safran Transmission Systems Poland officially completed an expansion and modernization of its Sędziszów Małopolski plant, which began in 2016. The plant gained 1,750 m² of production space, 1,200 m² of social space and 640 m² of offices.
Safran CEO Philippe Petitcolin inaugurated a new Safran Aircraft Engines plant in Poland on July 4, 2018, to support LEAP engine production. Subsidiary Safran Transmission Systems Poland will assemble about 2,000 power transmissions in 2019.
Aero Gearbox International, a joint venture of Rolls-Royce and Safran, opened a 13,500 m2 accessory drive train plant in Ropczyce, Poland. It already employs over 50 people and is expected to grow to up to 200.