Solaris opens new production hall, boosts bus capacity by 500 per year
Solaris has inaugurated a 7,000-square-metre production hall in Środa Wielkopolska, increasing its annual capacity by 500 vehicles as part of a growth strategy for zero-emission public transport.
- 7,000 square metres
- 500 vehicles
- nearly 300
What Happened
The new hall, located in the Środa Wielkopolska area where Solaris has operated its main welding plant since 1998, is dedicated to final assembly of city buses. Previously, final assembly was only done in Bolechowo; now it will be carried out simultaneously at both sites, adding approximately 500 vehicles per year to production capacity.
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The new facility is part of Solaris' plan to reach annual production and sales of 2,000 vehicles.
“We are investing in expanding our production capacity and product portfolio to meet the growing demand for sustainable transport in Europe and in new markets.”
New 7,000 sqm production hall unveiled in Środa Wielkopolska, creating nearly 300 direct jobs.
Planned factory for intercity buses on 47 hectares of land is expected to reach operational readiness.
Why this matters
The expansion enables Solaris to meet rising demand for sustainable buses in Europe and new markets like North America, supporting the shift to zero-emission public transport.
Terms in This Story
- Zero-emission bus
- A bus that produces no tailpipe emissions, such as battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, or trolleybus.
- Trolleybus
- An electric bus that draws power from overhead wires.
- Intercity bus
- A bus designed for long-distance travel between cities.
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