AVIATION VALLEY

1. AVIATION VALLEY WORKING TOGETHER – FLYING TOGETHER www.aviationvalley.pl

2. WELCOME TO AVIATION VALLEY www.aviationvalley.pl

3. WHY SOUTH-EAST POLAND? • 100 Years of aviation history • 70 years of history in the aircraft industry • 80% of Polish aerospace industry output • Cost effective work force and production costs • Over 11,000 experienced and dedicated employees • University of Technology with a strong Aerospace Engineering Faculty • Investor friendly environment • Centrally located international airport www.aviationvalley.pl

4. CONDITIONS TO CREATE CLUSTER • Concentration of sound industrial branches in the region • Cooperation of industrialists and scientific centres • Areas of common interests and benefits • Strong leadership with clear vision • Cooperation based on professionalism, loyality and respect • Support from local government, expressed in Regional Innovation Strategy • Development of relations with governmental and European Union institutions www.dolinalotnicza.pl

5. FACTS ABOUT AVIATION VALLEY The Aviation Valley Association was started on April 11, 2003, as a non-profit organization, as a mean of furthering the rapid development and growth of the aerospace industry in south-eastern Poland. This historic decision was conceived by a group of leading aeronautic producers, suppliers and businessmen. 11 April 2003 – Setting up Meeting with 18 participants representing industry and other organisations. 11 June 2003 – Registration in court of Aviation Valley Association 24 September 2003 – First General Meeting of Members www.aviationvalley.pl

6. AVIATION VALLEY BOARD The Aviation Valley Association Board was chosen on 24th September 2003 during the General Meeting and is represented by a President and 2 Vice-Presidents: President: Marek Darecki (WSK Rzeszów - UTC) Vice-President: Ryszard Łęgiewicz (SNECMA POLSKA Ltd.) Vice-President: Marek Bujny (ULTRATECH Ltd.) www.aviationvalley.pl

7. OBJECTIVES OFAVIATION VALLEY ASSOCIATION • The development of a low cost supply chain. • The cooperation between the aerospace industry and science. • The influence on the Polish government’s economic policy • The attraction of foreign investors • The coordination of school programs with the industry needs • - Learning and training center CEKSO • - Aviation Valley University • The development of international cooperation • - INTERREG ADEP • - ASD, ACARE • - Paris Air Show www.aviationvalley.pl

8. MAIN GOAL OFAVIATION VALLEY The long-term objective of the Aviation Valley Association is to transform south-eastern Poland into one of Europe’s leading aerospace regions www.aviationvalley.pl

9. MEMBERS OF AVIATION VALLEY ASSOCIATION The Aviation Valley Association currently represents 30 companies and institutions within the region, with several others in the process of applying for membership. Our goal of 100 members is expected to be reached within the next few years. www.aviationvalley.pl

10. CHAIN SUPPLY …NEW SUPPLIERS INVITED www.aviationvalley.pl

11. PROPOSED TYPES OF INVESTMENTS IN REGION • Acqusition of existing big and middle enterprises – e.g. Pratt & Whitney investment into existing WSK „PZL-Rzeszów”. • Acquisition of middle and small enterprises – e.g. SNECMA in Sędziszów developed on the basis of existing infrastructure and human resources. • New investments – green-field. www.aviationvalley.pl

12. SUGGESTED AREAS OF ACTIVITY FOR NEW COMPANIES • Sheet metal 3D forming. • Light alloy castings. • Precision forging shop for the aerospace industry. 4.Machining / High speed machining. 5.Special processes (surface coating, heat treatment). www.aviationvalley.pl

13. TRAINING PROGRAMMES IN TECHNICAL SCHOOLS Training center for CNC operators ”CEKSO” • 1000 operators annually • 5 technical secondary schools within a region • patronage over schools • improve the image of operator www.aviationvalley.pl

14. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! www.aviationvalley.pl