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Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
100 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
27 July 2022
Employment effect (start)
27 July 2022
Foreseen end date
31 December 2022
Description
American provider of industrial automation and information products Rockwell Automation has announced that it will create 100 new jobs in Katowice, in 2022. The company opened a new production line and is recruiting candidates with experience.
Rockwell Automation was founded in 1903 and employs approximately 24,500 people worldwide in more than 100 countries. It has been present in the Silesia region of Poland for over 20 years and currently employs about 500 people there.
The most recent business expansion was reported in December 2018, with 200 jobs created (Rockwell-Automation 2018 - PL).
Eurofound (2022), Rockwell Automation, Business expansion in Poland, factsheet number 107163, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/107163.
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