Corning Incorporated’s new plant is one of the largest in the European Union and is a part of the Company’s global investments in optical fibre cable manufacturing.
September 21, 2022
Corning Incorporated has inaugurated a new optical fibre manufacturing facility in Mszczonów, Poland, in view of the growing demand for high-speed connectivity in the European Union and surrounding regions.
The production plant, one of the largest optical fibre plants in the EU, is the Company’s new investment in a series of global investments in fibre and cable manufacturing totalling more than USD 500 million since 2020, supported by growing demand and strong customer commitments.
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The new facility would add about 250 employees to the company’s workforce of more than 3,000 in Poland and builds on Corning’s successful 20-year history of manufacturing in the region. It provides Corning with advantaged access to talent through the skilled workforce and technical training available in the greater Warsaw area. Corning manufactures optical cable and connectivity components at its campus in Stryków.
“We congratulate Corning on the opening of this advanced manufacturing facility for the fiber that forms the backbone of the internet,” said Mr. Józef Kurek, mayor of Mszczonów. “High-speed connections will come to more people and more communities in Europe thanks to the fibre that Corning will make here in Mszczonów. We are pleased that Corning turned again to this region’s talented workforce to bring its innovations to life.”
Corning is also expanding manufacturing capacity in the United States to meet growing bandwidth demand in North America. In August the company announced it will open a cable manufacturing plant near Phoenix, Arizona. A cable manufacturing expansion announced last year in North Carolina is currently ramping up. By adding fiber manufacturing capacity in Poland, Corning will be able to increase local supply and manufacturing to serve global markets.
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“Corning is expanding its fibre manufacturing operations in Europe as our customers accelerate investments in future-ready networks,” said Corning Incorporated’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Wendell P. Weeks. “From broadband to 5G to cloud computing, tomorrow’s networks all depend on optical fibre. This facility will ensure we can continue to efficiently serve our customers in Europe and beyond. We appreciate the support of state and local officials, and the dedication of our skilled workforce.”
