MAN Truck & Bus Considers New Investments in the Region – Strategic Talks at Krakow Technology Park

18 sierpnia 2025

On August 18, a high-level strategic meeting took place at the Krakow Technology Park to discuss a landmark investment package by MAN Truck & Bus, valued at over PLN 5 billion.

The meeting aimed to align the goals of the company, public institutions, and local authorities to create the most favorable conditions in Poland for investment decisions—benefiting both the region and the company.

MAN Truck & Bus’ long-term growth strategy includes the creation of new jobs for highly qualified professionals, employee upskilling, and the transfer of knowledge and expertise. These initiatives are tied to the construction of a new plant equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and production lines for manufacturing and assembling battery packs and related modules, as well as investments in truck manufacturing. Discussions with the Polish government also cover additional project in the Małopolska region, as well as dual-use and defense initiatives in the Świętokrzyskie region.

MAN Truck & Bus SE, as part of the globally operating TRATON Group, is undergoing a transformation toward electrification, digitalization, and automation. As such, we plan to continue investing in new technologies and production facilities.The first phase involves expanding production capacity for battery module and pack assembly to meet growing demand. A decision on the initial investment location will be made in Q3 2025. Poland—specifically Kraków or Niepołomice—is being considered, alongside Slovakia and Germany.

Marc Langendorf, Head of Communications, MAN Truck & Bus SE

MAN is deeply committed to Poland’s industrial base, security, and employment. Its largest European truck plant is located in Niepołomice near Kraków, producing up to 300 trucks per day, with an annual capacity of 44,100 vehicles. This facility is one of the largest employers in the Małopolska region.

In addition, MAN operates two other major sites in Poland: a coach and component production facility in Starachowice, and a van (TGE range) production site in Września. The company has supported the Polish Armed Forces for over 20 years and employs more than 7,000 people in Poland. It also collaborates with over 60 Polish bodybuilders to deliver military, firefighting, and specialized vehicles.

MAN Truck & Bus offers ideal conditions in Poland to support the defense industry, providing a wide range of chassis (TGX, TGM, TGL, TGS) produced in Niepołomice, and the TGE van manufactured at the Volkswagen plant in Września near Poznań. This investment ensures cutting-edge technology and significant production capacity.

MAN is a key investor in Małopolska, operating on a global scale, whose presence in Poland is further strengthened by other Volkswagen Group plants. The choice of Niepołomice as the location for further strategic projects—20 years after the first investment—is not only a decision about where these initiatives will be carried out, but also a strong development impulse for potential suppliers. As a Special Economic Zone, we consistently support the creation of the best possible conditions for investment, providing such projects with the backing of the Polish Investment Zone

Krystian Jarubas, Vice-President of the Board, Krakow Technology Park

The Krakow Technology Park is strongly supporting this endeavor and has been supporting business growth for years. MAN first investment in KPT special economic zone dates 2005. A new investment would mark a 20 years of great relations.