Skoda Auto Vrchlabí Plant Wins Safest Production Workplace Award for 2025
The Škoda Auto plant in Vrchlabí has been named the safest production workplace in the Volkswagen Group for 2025, achieving a record-low accident index.
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What Happened
The Škoda Auto plant in Vrchlabí has won the Safest Production Workplace award for 2025 after achieving a record-low accident index. This makes Vrchlabí the top-performing plant across the Volkswagen Group for 2025. Management and specialist departments play their part by creating a safe working environment, while employees contribute through their responsible approach every day.
“For us, safety is not just an empty slogan, but a fundamental part of our corporate culture.”
The award ceremony was attended by Andreas Dick, Škoda Auto Board Member for Production and Logistics; Lars Bürger; Jaromír Kobrle, Chair of the KOVO Trade Union; Josef Zmrhal; and Jiří Prokop, Head of Health Services and Ergonomics.
Why this matters
This award highlights the plant's strong safety culture and the commitment of its employees, reinforcing Skoda's focus on occupational health and safety.
Terms in This Story
- DQ200
- A dual-clutch automatic transmission produced by Škoda Auto for the Volkswagen Group.
- accident index
- A metric used to measure workplace safety, usually calculated per hours worked.
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