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Tubądzin Group
awarded Exports Champion title Tubądzin Group is one of the First from right Andrzej Wodzyński, co-funder leading Polish manufacturers of and long-time President of Tubądzin Group ceramic tiles. Its first manufacturing plant was set up in 1983 in Bartochów. When production plans exceeded the factory’s capacity, its owners – Andrzej Wodzyński and Zygmunt Kaźmierski – moved it to Tubądzin in 1988, launching a full tile-manufacturing cycle. In 1994, the company introduced a cuttingedge production line based on monoporosa technology for singlefired tiles. With the line launched, the company could boldly enter European markets and establish a secure position among the industry’s elite. 1996 saw the opening of a professional laboratory and a awarded Tubądzin Group twice – in 2000 and so-called vetrosa department which started 2005 – with the Company of the Year title, folto manufacture ceramic tile strips and decolowed by the Firm of Two Decades distinction rative elements, significantly expanding the in 2010. Tubądzin’s “responsiveness to peocompany’s product range. In 2000, Tubądzin Group established another plant in Ozorków, ple’s needs and generosity for those in need” as one of the most advanced European facilhave also been honoured by the Chapter of the Polish Business Club with the Social Face ities specializing in ceramic tiles. Following the acquisition of the German Korzilius Comof Business 2011 title. The Fair-Play Compapany in April 2008, the Group could offer fany of 2002 is another distinction the company received in recognition of its integrity and cade and clinker tiles to its clients. A month later, it opened the sector’s first Logistics Censensitivity to community problems. Tubądzin tre in Cedrowice. From the very beginning, can also take credit for being an active promotTubądzin has continued to broaden its range, er of the Polish economy, a merit which has raise product quality and diversify its designs. earned the company two Cups of the MinisSince 2009 one of the collections has been deter of the Economy, in 2002 and 2004, and the signed exclusively for Tubądzin by Maciej Zień, Exports Leader Award from the Polish Chamthe most renowned Polish fashion designer. ber of Construction Industry and Commerce. Among the distinctions awarded by independent experts, a prominent position is held by the The company’s products enjoy considerable Teraz Polska emblem for Tubądzin wall tiles popularity and recognition, not only in Po(in 2002) and floor tiles (in 2004). The Indusland, but also on the markets of Russia, Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Ukraine, trial Design Institute granted the Good Design Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, title to the company’s products, emphasizthe United Kingdom, Ireland, Sweden, Noring their exceptional originality. Mosaic tiles way, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, turned out to be a gem of sorts, being electRomania, Bulgaria, Austria, Greece, Kazakhed the Pearl of Ceramics in 2004, an accolade stan and Moldova. which later went to the Calle and Homme colIts dynamic growth combined with the lections in 2006, and Alabastrino and Harion continued efforts of the entire staff are apprein 2007. Furthermore, the Lido tiles were recciated by clients, various economic institutions ognized and selected the 2009 EU Pearl of Ceand independent experts alike. For its contriramics and the London collection received the bution to the development of Polish entrepre2009 EU Pearl of Ceramics Distributors. The neurship, the Polish Business Club Association myriad of distinctions is further supplemented
by the Bathroom - Choice of the Year statuettes awarded to the company’s products in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011, for the top quality and design values. Tubądzin’s latest laurel the title of the Polish Company - International Exports Champion – was awarded for the first time by PwC (former PricewaterhouseCoopers), a leading global professional services firm, during the Economic Forum in Krynica. Being the only winner in this category, Tubądzin received the title for success in promoting the quality of a Polish brand on foreign markets, the dynamic increase in sales, also in exports, and the constant fostering of its importance in the region. “This is a great honour for our company and the whole team. I’m so proud that over the nearly 30 years of Tubądzin’s history, we have managed to build an enterprise able to efficiently compete with the largest, global players, both in Poland and abroad. This success shows how to consistently raise a company’s value – starting from a small workshop in the backyard, building one’s own factories, and eventually acquiring foreign plants. Constant growth and focus on quality and international expansion allow us to continuously boost our sales, also on many European and Asian markets,” stresses Andrzej Wodzyński, co-founder and long-time President of Tubądzin Group. This is the first time that PwC has run the Polish Company – International Champion competition. The laureates receive only two awards – the Exports Champion and the Investment Champion – and the contest aims at promoting Polish companies successful in these two areas. Another goal is to present the activities of Polish businesses on the domestic market, with special regard to the resulting benefits, both for those companies and the entire Polish economy. The competition takes place under the following theme: “Polish Companies – The Best Ambassadors for Poland Abroad!” :: 11 /2012 :: polish market :: 101