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At GTHR, we constantly strive to support the development of young talent through our innovative internship program, which offers students a unique opportunity to gain practical experience. In 2023/2024, we have accepted students for internships in three departments: quality control - laboratory, translation and Polish-Chinese relations, and HR and administration.

In our quality control department, students receive not only theoretical training, but also practical classes that allow them to learn the latest analytical methods. Using, among other things, advanced gas chromatographs, our trainees gain the skills necessary for precise testing, which is invaluable experience in the chemical world of the automotive industry. There are few such companies in Poland, which gives students a unique opportunity to learn about this type of work from the inside.

In the area of translation and Polish-Chinese relations, our practices are equally fascinating. As of April 2023, we have already worked with eight students from the University of Wroclaw. Our team has a wealth of experience and is happy to share their knowledge, enabling students to expand their skills in the area of translation in a friendly atmosphere.

During the internship, students work with Trados professional translation software, gaining practical skills that are not only valuable in the job market, but also allow them to excel in the field of specialized translation. Daily contact with the Chinese language, as well as translation and interpretation in various fields such as chemistry, technology, accounting and quality, make the internship extremely versatile.

In the HR and administration department, students had the opportunity to gain practical experience in the area of records management in a multinational company. Their tasks included organizing files, creating lists of contracts, preparing statements and taking care of foreigners' documents. This not only developed their organizational skills, but also introduced them to areas crucial to effective human resources and administrative management. The internship provided a unique opportunity to learn and grow in an inspiring international business environment.

Our company, which is a bridge between the Polish and Chinese business markets, offers students not only practical experience, but also a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in an atmosphere of cross-cultural cooperation. Through internships at GTHR, students become not only specialists in their fields, but also global citizens ready for the challenges of today's job market.

The year 2023 brought Poland's significant progress in electromobility, laying a strong foundation for the development of sustainable transportation.

Electric buses in the capital

Poland's capital, Warsaw, is setting the standard for other cities in the use of electric vehicles in public transportation. With 162 electric buses circulating on Warsaw's streets, the city is firmly moving toward green solutions in public transportation.

Growth of electric bus fleet at national level

According to the Polish Alternative Fuels Association, there are currently 865 electric buses on the road in Poland, a significant step toward sustainable transportation. A great initiative is the European Commission's proposal that all new buses be zero-emission from 2030. This is a step toward reducing carbon emissions by 40% by 2040. Poland, being one of the leading exporters of electric buses, has the opportunity to lead in this revolution.

Electric cities outside of Warsaw

Other Polish cities, such as Kraków, Poznań, Zielona Góra, and Jaworzno, are also accelerating the transition to green transportation - we see an increase in the number of electric buses everywhere. Wroclaw, with its K line served exclusively by zero-emission vehicles, is becoming another example of a city that is actively contributing to reducing CO2 emissions.

Local government investments for electromobility

Local governments, both in large metropolitan areas and in smaller cities, are committed to investing in electric rolling stock. Examples of such
cities like Lidzbark Warmiński, Bielsk Podlaski and Kętrzyn, which combine investment in electric buses with free transportation
public for residents, provide an inspiring model for other regions.

Global events

The past year, both in Europe and the United States, has seen a significant increase in investment activity in the electric truck charging sector. Key players such as Daimler Truck, Volvo have put significant resources into infrastructure development, underscoring their commitment to promoting clean transportation.

Conclusions and future prospects

The year 2023 was undoubtedly a period of rapid development in electromobility. The initiatives taken by local governments, the development of charging infrastructure, and the growth of the electric bus fleet are steps toward a clean and sustainable tomorrow. Poland has a chance
to lead the way in Europe's electromobility revolution.

Compiled based on information from sources: Warsaw City Hall, Wrocław City Hall, Polish Alternative Fuels Association, BloombergNEF.

Christmas is behind us, but we would like to share with you the special moments that have graced this period in our company. The past weeks, full of warmth, mutual kindness and assistance, have made us look forward to the coming months with joy.

One of the highlights was our Christmas Eve party, during which we united in wishing each other well. This was certainly the moment when our company became a strong, united team. 

Moreover, in the spirit of noble traditions, GTHR Poland decided to give something of itself to others. Accordingly, we organized a collection of items for the House for Children in Oborniki Śląskie, during which we collected the most necessary food and chemical products, as well as candy. What's more, we are proud to announce that we funded a voucher worth PLN 1,000 for furniture for the Home for Children. This is our humble attempt to bring a little comfort and joy into the lives of those who need it most. The Board of Directors was also involved in the campaign, and decided to support the children by donating beautiful tableware.

Our assistance in December, of course, also extended to the municipality of Prusice, which we supported during the organization of the municipality's Santa Claus. Thanks to our financial assistance, the municipality was able to purchase unforgettable gifts, making the magical time of Santa Claus even more special.

All this was possible thanks to the commitment of our employees, who with their openness and kindness proved that together we can change the world for the better. Thank you for your commitment, heart and willingness to help.

We wish you a wonderful new year, full of success, joy and fulfillment of dreams. May it bring you many positive moments, health and satisfaction with your goals. Happy new year!

We are pleased to announce that in October we successfully passed a recertification audit and received confirmation of our quality system's compliance with the international ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 standards. This is a necessary step in our ongoing commitment to excellence and providing the highest quality service.

ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 are international standards that set the benchmark for the effectiveness of a company's quality, environmental and safety management. Our company proudly meets these criteria. 

For us, protecting the environment is not only a commitment to standards and regulations, but also an expression of our deep conviction to care for the planet. By implementing ISO 14001 standards, we are actively committed to reducing our environmental impact, monitoring our consumption of natural resources, and systematically improving our processes to minimize negative effects on nature.

The certification was obtained from the British Standards Institution (BSI), one of the world's most reputable standards organizations. BSI has extensive experience in certifying companies around the world, and plays a key role in the development of international standards. In addition, it has more than 100 years of experience as a leader in the standards market. BSI is an internationally recognized symbol of trust. Their certification symbol has become synonymous with credibility, which contributes to customers' confidence in BSI-certified organizations. 

Our commitment to excellence continues unabated. The next step on our road to quality improvement is our approach to auditing compliance with the IATF 16949 standard. This is a standard for the automotive industry that will help us meet the expectations of our customers in this sector even better.

We would like to thank our customers and partners for their trust and support. Our company remains committed to providing the highest quality services that meet international standards.

The support of the local community has always been important to us. In October we have provided the care and education center with funds that have made it children get new jackets.

Children's Home No. 1 in Oborniki Slaskie is a unique place where 14 children aged 6 to 18 live on a daily basis. Caregivers strive every day to provide their charges with decent living conditions and homely warmth. We decided to help them in this
We know that winter is coming inexorably fast, so we have donated funds to buy winter clothing.

- It is a great joy and satisfaction for us to be involved again in supporting the local community, especially its youngest part. We want every child to feel taken care of,” says Head of Translation and Polish-Chinese Relations Aleksandra Kołaczek.

Previously, we have already “contributed our share” to the organization of, among others, the Prusice Municipality Harvest Festival in Kroscinia Wielka, the Santa Claus Festival on the Prusice market square or the Third Tower Run also in Prusice. Since 2022 we have also supported the local football team MKS “Orzeł” Prusice.

If you would like to join us and support the Children's Home in Oborniki Śląskie, the facility keeps its list of needs updated on its website. There is even an opportunity to become a volunteer. More details: CLICK

Z początkiem września tego roku otrzymaliśmy certyfikat poświadczający, że wykorzystywana przez nas energia pochodzi całkowicie z odnawialnych źródeł. Tym samym oficjalnie dołączyliśmy do grona świadomych i odpowiedzialnych odbiorców energii.

Certyfikat został nadany przez firmę Axpo, która prowadzi szereg działań w zakresie edukacji na temat świadomego zużywania energii oraz jej ograniczenia. Jej głównym celem jest kształtowanie zrównoważonej przyszłości dzięki innowacyjnym rozwiązaniom energetycznym. Otrzymany certyfikat oznacza, że 100% używanej w naszym zakładzie energii pochodzi z odnawialnych źródeł!

Nasza misja pozostaje niezmienna – tworzymy innowacyjne rozwiązania dla zrównoważonej przyszłości. Działamy na rzecz rewolucji transportu. Podejmujemy świadomie działania, które są zgodne z naszą misją, wizją oraz z wartościami. A to oznacza również troskę o środowisko. Otrzymanie certyfikatu od Axpo jest dla nas sygnałem, że niezmiennie realizujemy te cele.

Do tej pory, oprócz wspomnianego wyżej wyróżnienia, otrzymaliśmy certyfikaty związane m.in. z zarządzaniem jakością, zarządzaniem środowiskowym oraz bezpieczeństwem i higieną pracy.

We are glad that together with Axpo we can take care of the welfare of the planet!

19 sierpnia mieliśmy okazję wziąć udział w Dożynkach Gminy Prusice w Krościnie Wielkiej. Swoją obecność zaznaczyliśmy poprzez wsparcie finansowe organizacji imprezy, a także zakup prezentów dla uczestników loterii.

Dożynki w Krościnie Wielkiej to ważne święto dla lokalnej społeczności, jest bowiem związane z zakończeniem żniw. Stanowi ono okazję do podkreślenia znaczenia rolnictwa i rolników dla społeczności lokalnych i całego kraju. Celem imprezy było również zaktywizowanie i zintegrowanie mieszkanek i mieszkańców gminy Prusice.

W tym roku, podobnie jak w poprzednim, mieliśmy okazję wesprzeć organizację tego wydarzenia. Przekazaliśmy nie tylko środki pieniężnej, ale również zakupiliśmy prezenty, które trafiły do uczestników loterii. Do wygrania były m.in. atrakcyjne zestawy klocków Lego. Zebrane z loterii pieniądze zostały przeznaczone na remont lokalnej kapliczki.

Ponadto uczestnicy imprezy mogli skosztować lokalnych produktów na przygotowanych stoiskach dożynkowych, wysłuchać występów zespołów ludowych oraz wziąć udział w zabawie tanecznej.

Cieszymy się, że kolejny raz mogliśmy zaangażować się w działania lokalnej społeczności!

Electromobility has been growing at a rapid pace in recent years, with electric cars accounting for a growing share of the automotive market. According to EV-Volumes, a total of 10.5 million new BEVs and PHEVs were delivered in 2022, an increase of 55% compared to 2021. It is also becoming easier to meet an “electric” on Polish roads - the latest Electromobility Counter prepared by PSPA and PZPM shows that at the end of June 2023 there were more than 80,000 electric passenger cars on the road in our country, where a year ago at the same time it was less than 51,000. A natural consequence of these changes is the creation of new jobs for e-mobility specialists.

Batteries a hit for Polish exports  

Despite the general development of electromobility in Poland, there is one sector that is definitely coming to the fore. We are talking about lithium-ion batteries. 

– Poland is a significant player in the electromobility market, with a special role in the battery manufacturing sector, which is its leading export commodity. The latest data from the National Bank of Poland (NBP) show that their exports reached PLN 15.3 billion in Q1 2023, accounting for 3.7% of total exports. These figures clearly show how much influence the e-mobility sector has on the Polish economy - informs Agnieszka Ura, Quality Director at GTHR Poland.  

Forecasts for the next few years predict that Poland will maintain its high position in the lithium-ion battery supply chain. According to BNEF, by 2027, six of the ten leading countries in terms of battery production will be European countries, with Poland and Hungary expected to increase their production capacity and maintain their high positions, ranking 6th and 4th, respectively.  

Up to 4 million new jobs

The rapid growth of the electromobility market, especially its battery branch, is of course associated with an increasing number of new jobs. 

– According to estimates by the European Commission, the development of the battery market will lead to an increase of 4 million new jobs by 2025. Particularly important in this process is the training of a cadre of engineers with the qualifications and skills required to work at different stages of the battery life cycle: from raw material extraction to recycling. Technicians, managers and manual workers are also key employees in terms of the sustainability of the battery market – says Maria Majewska, PSPA Battery Committee Coordinator and adds: – Introducing instruments to improve the qualifications of human resources in this area can bring tangible benefits to the Polish economy. It is therefore necessary to strengthen cooperation between academia and business, and vocational and engineering curricula in Poland should focus on learning integrated and process thinking. 

For Poland, the optimistic scenario related to the development of electromobility assumes up to 6,000 new jobs in the next few years (PSPA “Polish lithium-ion batteries drive Europe”). 

Where to look for jobs in electromobility? 

The e-mobility market includes not only the production of electric cars, but also tasks at earlier stages. Jobs in Poland can be found, among others, in the aforementioned production of batteries for electric cars. For example, the Lower Silesia province is home to Europe's largest factory producing lithium-ion batteries – LG Energy Solution Wroclaw. In addition, Lower Silesia is home to a plant that is a joint investment by two Chinese electromobility giants (Zhangjiagang Guotai-Huarong New Chemical Materials Co., Ltd. and Jiangsu Ruitai New Energy Materials Co., Ltd.), which this year announced its readiness to mass-produce the electrolyte needed to make lithium-ion batteries. This means that within a year the Prusice plant will be able to supply half a million batteries. 

– Poland is a good spot for foreign investors thanks to its excellent location in the center of Europe. Our company is an example of this. We already employ 120 people and are regularly looking for new specialists, such as electrical technicians or laboratory workers. We hope that in the next few years we will be able to carry out the planned investments, which will involve the need to hire more qualified specialists - and we are looking forward to the future – says Aneta Dudała, HR and Administration Coordinator at GTHR Poland.

In addition, jobs can also be found in the extraction of necessary raw materials, the creation of charging station infrastructure or recycling. New EU regulations may indicate that new jobs will soon be coming, especially in the latter branch. On July 10, the EU Council adopted a regulation that strengthens the regulations for recycling used batteries. One of the goals of the changes is to move toward a closed-loop economy. This means maximizing the reuse of raw materials. For example, lithium (one of the main materials for batteries) is to be recovered 50% by 2027 and 80% by 2031. 

– Electromobility is currently one of the key directions of global change to take care of the environment. The need for professional management of used electric cells is one of the elements on this path. Elemental Strategic Metals, part of the global leader in urban mining - the Elemental Holding group of companies, is building an ultra-modern and the first plant in this part of Europe for the recovery of strategic metals from Li-ion batteries, in Zawiercie, Poland. The plant will eventually process 50,000 tons of Li-ion batteries per year – says Ireneusz Konarski, Director of Sales Strategy and Market Development at Elemental Strategic Metals.

Elemental Holding has been developing a global network for collecting electro-waste and recovering platinum-group metals, as well as refining valuable components from, among other things, lithium-ion batteries. Production of strategic metals in Poland will make it possible to become independent of importing these raw materials from abroad. Rare earth metals such as lithium, palladium, platinum and rhodium are essential for the production of modern technologies. The cost of the investment in Zawiercie is more than €150 million, and the plant is scheduled to open at the end of 2023. About 200 people will be employed in the first stage, but the target workforce will be 350. Both technical staff will be sought: masters, mechanics, electricians, automation specialists, metallurgists, as well as production workers.

On July 5, 2023, we officially became a member of the Polish-Chinese Main Chamber of Commerce (SinoCham for short). And that means we can do even better to deepen Polish-Chinese cooperation.

SinoCham is a bilateral organization established independently by business entities operating in Poland. It represents the commercial interests of its affiliated members in their business activities.

What are the main goals of the Polish-Chinese Main Chamber of Commerce?

1. Promotion and development of economic cooperation between Poland and China
2. Legal protection of member companies
3. Create a platform for business to government relations
4. Encourage member companies to act in accordance with corporate social responsibility

– GTHR Poland has strong Chinese roots. This is because the Prusice plant was created out of cooperation between Zhangjiagang Guotai-Huarong New Chemical Materials Co., Ltd. and China's Jiangsu Ruitai Chemical Co., Ltd. As a result, we have many specialists in our teams just from the Middle Kingdom,” – says Zhang Xiaomeng, Assistant to the Board of Directors, and adds: – Membership in SinoCham is another step to further strengthen Polish-Chinese ties and develop cooperation between our countries.

SinoCham includes such companies as Bank of China (Luxembourg) S.A. Poland Branch, Huawei Polska Sp. z o.o., Bank Millennium S.A. or Hikvision Poland Sp.z o.o.

In total, the Polish-Chinese Chamber of Commerce brings together more than 70 entities.

You can read more about SinoCham here: https://sinocham.pl/

The Polish Alternative Fuels Association, of which we are a member, has published a report “Europe drives on Polish lithium-ion batteries. The potential of the battery sector in Poland and the CEE region”.

According to the data collected, sales of electric cars reached as many as 10.5 million units in 2022. This allowed to record an increase of 55% over the previous year. According to BNEF forecasts, global lithium-ion battery production capacity will increase as much as eightfold by 2027, reaching 8945 GWh.

The market is undoubtedly gaining momentum, and with it, Europe's role in the sector is becoming increasingly important. Poland and Hungary are emerging as leaders, already accounting for 9% of global production.

– A report by the Polish Alternative Fuels Association clearly indicates that our country already holds a significant position in the market. Lithium-ion batteries account for as much as 2.4% of Polish exports, and Poland ranks second in the world in terms of battery production. We are pleased to see such a buoyant development of this sector: over the past 6 years its value has increased from PLN 1 to 38 billion. We know that there is still much to be achieved in this field,” – says Zhang Xiaomeng, Assistant to the Board of Directors.

The report can be downloaded at: https://pspa.com.pl/2023/raport/samochody-elektryczne-w-europie-jezdza-na-polskich-bateriach-litowo-jonowych/