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The biggest CEO summit in the household appliance industry
The household appliance industry has been an extremely important sector of Polish economy for many years.
The production of about 22 million devices of large and small household appliances puts Poland in the first place among European producers in this sector.
Household Appliance Congress is not only a forum to exchange ideas, but also to discuss topics crucial for the sector with important representatives and experts from home appliance industry, including government representatives. The second day of Congress consists of Business Mixer – a meeting of producers, sub-suppliers and service providers, among others startups offering innovative products and services.
Congress will be a perfect place to exchange contacts, experiences and B2B conversations.
“Digitalization and the ecosystem of interconnected devices is not the world of tomorrow but our reality. Present times require from the household appliance industry dynamic development, which is possible thanks to investments in R & D."
President of the Board of APPLiA Polska
“Companies from the household appliance sector have created over 5,000 jobs in Lodz Special Economic Zone, which makes this industry strategic for the development of the region”
President of the Board of Lodz Special Economic Zone
“There are many challenges and topics to discuss about the industry. We will come to Lodz with a strong line-up!”
CEO Electrolux Poland
“Today, small household appliances set trends and lifestyle. Discussion during the forum will make them more accessible and understandable. After the debate, I invite you for a coffee;)”
CEO SEB Groupe
“By organizing the first household appliance congress, we set the industry celebration.”
Member of the Board, General Director of APPLiA Polska
"Whirlpool is today the largest employer in the household appliance industry in Poland. At the Congress, we want to talk about how to ensure the sustainable development of our industry"
Member of the Board, Market Director Poland & Baltics Whirlpool Polska
Association of employers of household appliances, APPLiA Polska (formerly CECED) is the only representation of producers and importers of the entire sector in the country. Since establishment in 2004, we have been advising and consulting with our members positions papers in topics related to industry, innovation, consumer rights, energy efficiency, standardization or circular economy. APPLiA Polska also monitors the sale, production and export of household appliances in Poland and Europe, as well as is an expert in many key topics related to Domestic Appliance sector. The strength of APPLiA are our members – 28 companies supplying nearly 100% of household appliances on the Polish market and representing almost 100% of all household appliances in Poland.
Our members are: Aged, Amica, Atlantic, Ariston, Beko, Biazet, BSH, Candy, Ciarko, Daikin, De'Longhi, Electrolux, Franke, Gorenje, Jura, Kärcher, Maan, Miele, MPM, Philips, SEB Group, Panasonic , Samsung, Smeg, Teka, Vestel, Vorwerk, Whirlpool.
Lodz Special Economic Zone was created in 1997. For years it has been attracting Polish and foreign investors, who, along with the technological development, create valuable workplaces. One of the specialties of Lodz Special Economic Zone is the household appliance industry. Over the last 20 years, over 20 companies producing household appliances and those directly cooperating with them invested in the Zone. Altogether, over 5000 jobs have been created, which makes this industry the main force of region’s development. Apart from perfect location and investment support, Lodz Special Economic Zone guarantees full support for investors from home appliance sector at every step of the investment process. We are cooperating, among others, with: Miele, Indesit Wirlpool, B/S/H, HSV, Polyone, Sirmax.