In 2016, a new industrial facility opened its doors in the Polish city of Wroclaw: Industrias Alegre. Within a few months, that facility would begin production, but at that point it was little more than a promise tied to Ford’s plans. They had to get that factory up and running, assemble a team, and prove that the company was also capable of producing well there—right from the very first shift. It was an intense and successful journey.
He arrived alone. He had a practically empty factory, a clear assignment, and no coworkers nearby. It was early 2016, and Górski had just become the first person hired by Industrias Alegre in Poland to get its factory up and running. Ten years later, he’s still in the same position and has witnessed firsthand the growth of the factory into what it is today. Here are his thoughts.
Having a dedicated team is one of the advantages of Alegre Poland. This dedication is evident in the workplace atmosphere, during shift changes, and over coffee breaks. It’s also evident in the number of ideas for improvement that the staff proposes. Through the internal system, employees suggest changes week after week, with the consistency of those who know they are creating real value.
Over the course of its ten-year history, Worclaw has grown little in terms of size but significantly in depth. It has moved from standard injection processes to more sophisticated technologies, including fabric-based injection.
A plant is known for what it does. And what Wroclaw has done over the past ten years includes some projects that are worth mentioning.
On the afternoon of October 29, 2024, our plant was flooded and rendered inoperable. Thirty people were trapped. When they were rescued, the priority was clear: protect people and restore supply to customers without breaking the value chain. With the perspective that time gives us, we know that the key to rebuilding was making quick decisions and executing with discipline.
Proyecto de desarrollo de Reposabrazos Electrónico Avanzado con Capacidad Táctil e Iluminación mediante In Mold Electronics, financiado por el Ministerio de Industria y Turismo en colaboración con Cluster Functional Print, CEAGA, AIMPLAS, NUFESA y VALVER.
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