Automotive Glazing Production Expansion In Poland

The NSG Group has confirmed plans to expand and upgrade its Pilkington Automotive operations in Poland. The investment involves the construction of an automotive glazing plant at Chmielow, 30mn south of the Group's existing facilities at Sandomierz, dedicated to the production of windscreens, sidelights and backlights for cars and trucks. The first phase of the investment will increase windscreen capacity by 1.7M pieces/pa, along with a significant expansion for delivering additional value-added products. A second phase involving a toughening line, will add further capacity for the manufacture of four to five million back and side lights annually.