Scania has announced another major investment in Poland. The company has decided to launch a new European knowledge center in Gdańsk. The unit is set to expand over time, gradually bringing together a broad team of HR professionals within core functions.
The Gdańsk-based knowledge center is planned to be one of three global hubs, alongside planned locations in South America and Asia. The decision to locate the center in Poland followed an in-depth analysis of several European countries. Gdańsk stood out due to its excellent access to qualified professionals, strong experience in shared service operations, and a stable economic environment. A significant factor was also Scania’s already well-established presence in Poland, which includes 13 sales branches, 42 authorized service workshops, a training center, and nearly 1,000 employees.
– Gdańsk is a strategic location for us – said Bartosz Poździk, Head of Knowledge Center Europe at Scania. – We are investing here not only in infrastructure and technology, but, most importantly, in people, who will support the growth of our company across multiple continents.
A New Chapter in Pomerania
For over 30 years, Scania operates a bus business in the Pomeranian region (in Słupsk and its surroundings), main factory has been closed in 2024 due to the company’s new strategy. The production of bus chassis is still continuing, with 300 employees.
Years of successful cooperation and mutual trust have made Pomerania a reliable and proven partner for the company. The launch of a new competence center in Gdańsk marks an entirely new chapter in Scania’s operations in Poland.
– This new initiative by a long-standing business partner is a clear sign of trust in the region – commented Mieczysław Struk, Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship. – It shows that even if macroeconomic conditions forced the closure of a particular operation, Pomerania continues to rank among the top locations in terms of high competencies.
Talent Development and University Collaboration
The new center in the future employ a wide range of roles within HR. As part of this approach, the company plans to closely collaborate with local universities to promote career development among students pursuing careers in the tech and industrial sectors.
– We see great potential in the Polish academic environment. We aim to help create a space where young talent can grow professionally within an international context – emphasized Bartosz Poździk.
The knowledge center is not Scania’s only investment in Gdańsk. Following the acquisition of Northvolt Systems’ industrial division, the company already operates a production facility in the city employing approximately 150 people. This facility supports Scania’s efforts to develop electrified solutions for off-road applications.
Scania has long benefited from the advisory support of local authorities. This time was no different – the expert assistance provided by Invest in Pomerania and the Pomeranian Development Agency played a significant role in the decision-making process and contributed to the selection of Gdańsk as the location for the new knowledge centre.
