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As part of the project TRACZ (Testing Robotic Appli-cation For Catching in Zero-G) students working in the group “Space is More” and in the Robotics Circle KoNaR at the Wrocław Institution of Technology began testing this revolutionary technology connected to gripping under zero gravity conditions. Their task was to create a universal gripper that would be able to work in microgravity and vacuum conditions. Devices of this type are made of a membrane filled with granu-late, operating on the principle of pressure difference manipulation. The inflatable gripper adapts its shape to the object, and after the air is sucked out, the gran-ulate hardens, the membrane tightens on the object and thanks to that it can be moved.

Wroclaw students are conquering the cosmos

The project was successful! The innovative gripper - the first such device in the world - was tested on board the REXUS rocket. The rocket was fired 82 km from the Esrange Space Centre spaceport in Kiruna, Sweden at the end of March.

The project was part of the REXUS / BEXUS scientific program, organized by the European Space Agency. MBMPL was also one of the partners of the TRACZ project.

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The Central Services (CS) department is responsible, among other things, for the safety of employees, environmental protection and maintenance of the facility, we talk with the head of the department, Kazimierz Matjas.

Safety and ecology above all

What does the CS Department do? Why is it needed at the MBMPL factory in Jawor?

There is a department in every company that has tasks similar to those that we implement in CS. Our main goal is to provide the best service possible, so that the plant operates according to the best stand-ards. We are responsible for issues that are not related to production, but thanks to which it can be carried out without interruption. The main tasks of the CS department include: plant protection, fire protec-tion, occupational health and safety, environmental protection, supervision of the first aid point, waste management, mobility issues, e.g. a car fleet and staff transfers to work, maintenance of buildings and prem-ises belonging to the factory, including repairs and cleaning service as well as office space management.

How many people do these tasks?

Our department currently employs 8 people, ulti-mately it will take on 11 employees. Our work is also supported by external companies, e.g. in the area of building management and car fleets.

How is a specific solution in the area of CS devel-oped and implemented?

The CS department fully identifies itself with Daimler’s

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motto “The best or nothing”, which is why we want to develop and implement the best possible solutions. We rely on applicable law, knowledge and profession-al experience as well as Daimler’s standards. These standards are mainly used when it comes to machine safety. In addition, the company also puts very much emphasis on, for example, ergonomics, so that we create safe and effective workplaces. In May, MBM-PL employees undertook training in the Ergonomic Assessment System introduced at the plant. In the future, each newly created position will have to have its own analysis in this respect.

A very important issue in the factory is the safe-ty of employees. What health and safety stand-ards apply to MBMPL?

Of course, we adhere to all legal provisions and obligations, but we also introduce additional solutions. Noteworthy, for example, the “EKS” system. Each employee receives an individual “EKS” key (Electron-ic-Key-System) with given privileges, so that he or she can work only in positions to which they have author-ized access. For individual positions, the system also has different levels of authority. For example, the assembly worker has the authority to operate the given machine, while the maintenance worker can also service the device. It should be noted that the Daimler standard is that for each workstation a proper

risk analysis is carried out already at the design stage. Thanks to 3D visualizations this process is much easier. By engaging BHB technology and employees at such an early stage, it is possible to diagnose incon-sistencies that could be difficult to remove or very expensive during the commissioning phase.

Another very important area is environmental protection. What can MBMPL boast about here?

Andreas Schenkel, CEO of MBMPL, outlined a very clear goal - we strive to make the factory in Jawor a

“green factory”. In order for these words to be fulfilled, every decision related to environmental protection is subject to analysis. We wonder if there is a pos-sibility to do something better and more friendly to the environment in relation to what is required by law. There are many such solutions in MBMPL. One worth mentioning is a central coolant cleaning system from the machining process, which definitely exceeds Polish requirements. Another interesting solution is the “Sigma DX” system, which is used to manage chemicals in the plant. We are also planning to imple-ment the “TRIAS” system that will support the waste management process. It should be emphasized here that during the tender, each company was audited in terms of waste management.

What will be your most important tasks in connection with the production launch planned soon?

The main challenge facing the CS department is taking over the responsibility for hall number 3, where production will begin in September. We are waiting for the building to be inspected for compliance with the construction project and the requirements of fire pro-tection, as well as supervision of the finishing works. We must also implement, among others an access control system and working time, security procedures for external companies, organize office and assembly positions, and a temporary first aid point. The coordi-nation of relocation of workers from Legnica to Jawor will also be a great challenge. As you can see, many challenges await us.

Thank you for the conversation.

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From the first of June on board MBMPL there are already 462 people! 168 women and 294 men.

The factory team is still growing!

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The Purchasing department

What is the MBMPL-IPS structure and what are the qualifications of each team?

In my team, all non-productive goods and services are organized in 12 categories. These are: Construction Services, Building Equip-ment, Machinery, IT & Telecommunications, Tools, Electrics, Energy & Chemicals, Consum-ables, Logistics, Marketing, Facility Manage-ment and General Services. Each department employee is responsible for the procurement of one or more commodities. My team’s main competences are identifying the best suppliers for each non-productive demand and to nego-tiate the best possible prices and contractual terms and conditions for our company.

The Purchasing Department (MBMPL-IPS) has 11 employees responsible for negotiating and preparing purchasing contracts with suppliers of all non-productive goods and services. The director, Paul Schwarzmaier, talks about the work in the Procurement Department.

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What challenges does the Department face in the coming months?

Soon we will finalize the contract for the third assembly line of engines. This is the most ur-gent time. In addition, we must close many new contacts or change existing contracts to fit the current demand for goods and services.

 What are the successes and achievements of the department? What are you particularly proud of?

The last two years have been very intense for us. The team’s success is daily work, the effect of which is negotiating and finalizing contracts with suppliers, thanks to which our factory can oper-ate and start production. I am extremely proud of the achievements of my employees.

What positions are currently being recruited to the Procurement Department?

We are currently recruiting for two positions. We are looking for procurement specialists with experience in procurement of general services.

What is the ideal profile for a job candidate in MBMPL-IPS?

The ideal candidate has to be a confident person who has the ability and likes to negotiate. The highest ethical standards are extremely important here. I also value accurate, meticulous and analytical peo-ple - these are the qualities necessary to create very high value contracts. In my department, first of all, solution oriented people that are willing to take on new challenges will be more than welcome.

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What are the works on the construction of a Mercedes engine factory in Jawor? What will be the next stages of the investment? What new technolo-gies will be used in the Jawor plant? These and many other questions were answered by representatives of Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland during the annual meeting with local entrepreneurs, which took place on 12 April in the Berthy Benz room at the Regional Museum in Jawor. The topics discussed were mainly related to the progress of construction works, recruitment and development of the factory team and cooperation with the local community. Ewa Łabno-Falęcka, director of Marketing Communications and External Relations and Marta Kunecka from the MBMPL HR Department were responsible for the questions to the representatives from the Association of Employers of the Jawor Region.

About MBMPL investment with local entrepreneurs

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On April 12 at the Regional Museum in Jawor, the final of the Eko Gwiazda 2019/Jawor competition took place. The ceremonial gala, during which the winners and finalists were awarded, were attended by school heads, teachers and students - the authors of the awarded works, representatives of regional and local authorities as well as the MBMPL company, initiator and sponsor of the competition.

The winners of the second Jawor edition of the Eko Gwiazda competition were students from the Techni-cal and General School Complex in Legnica: Karolina Maślej and Damian Mejor, who, under the care of Mrs. Grażyna Maciak, prepared a film entitled “Breath of the future”. The main prize - a weekend trip to the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart - was presented to the laureates by Stanisław Laskowski, deputy of the Head of Jawor District, Dr. Andreas Schenkel, CEO

Competition Eko Gwiazda 2019/Jawor edition settled!

of Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland and Marta Kunecka from the HR Department. The other final-ists, 5 teams, received commemorative diplomas and wireless headphones. In addition, special containers for collecting used batteries have been prepared for all the schools awarded in the competition.

The students of the “Florist” profile from the School Complex in Jawor under the direction of Mrs Dorota Subocz, who created beautiful green walls made of natural materials, joined the preparation for the event. It was very ECO!

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The Regional Education Development Centre in Jawor for the seventeenth time invited students of primary schools, junior high schools, parents, teachers of educational in-stitutions and all interested in the Education Fair with the aim of presenting the offer and achievements of schools in the Jawor region. During the event, visitors had the opportunity to become acquainted with the assumptions of the Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland as a patron of the Mechatronik profile, which is being created in cooperation with the Regional Centre for Vocational and Continuing Education in Jawor. The class will start from September this year! Practical classes will take place in the Jawor factory under the supervision of MBMPL specialists and PCKZiU laboratories, which the company supplies with modern didactic equipment.

Mechatronics to be!

This year’s Legnica Educational Fair was held under the slogan “Legnica removes barriers to a career”. The event was attended by representatives of MBMPL, who advised on what courses to choose, to connect their future with the automotive industry. The fair took place on April 2 and was directed towards junior high school and primary school graduates and their parents.

MBMPL at the Fair in Legnica

35 MBMPL employees - 7 teams of 5 people - were among 10,000. representatives of various companies from Lower Silesia who took part in the charity 25km relay race held as part of the 2019 Business Run. The charity event was aimed not only at athletic emotions, but also at the beneficiaries of the Everest Foundation in Wrocław. Income from the event will be used for the rehabilitation and treatment of children.

They ran and helped!

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On May 31, a Mercedes star was mounted on the roof of the factory in Jawor.

Under the Good Star

The newly built Mercedes factory in Jawor has its own address: Gottlieb Daimler Street 5. A brilliant con-structor and engineer, one of the founders of the com-pany and the brand, recalls the more than 130-year history of motorization. A plate with the name and street number was hung by a team of Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland employees with the president, Andreas Schenkel. Two factories have been built at

“Gottlieb Daimler Street 5”: conventional engines and electric batteries for passenger cars.

Over 450 students from Primary Schools from Jawor, Męcinka, Bolków, Piotrowice, Targoszyn and Snow-idza celebrated Children’s Day with Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland. Two days, three spectacles, a wonderland, sunny weather and joyous children - these are ideal conditions for learning how to care for our planet. Frania Recykling, Princess Kroplewna, Babushka Mądruszka and President Smolas at the Municipal Stadium in Jawor sang, danced and simulta-neously told the students about why waste should be segregated and why clean air is so important to us all.

The MBMPL company also took care of the safety of the youngest road users. Everyone received reflective gadgets. It is known that you need to shine on the road.

Gottlieb Daimler Street 5, the new address on the map in Jawor

Frania Recykling visited children in Jawor

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On April 26, as part of the “Girls GO Technology” educational cycle, which familiarizes students with technology, a workshop was held, “How to get along with computer programming. “This time, the partici-pants of the program gained knowledge in the capital of Lesser Poland!

Girls GO Technology tame technology in ... Krakow and Jawor

Jawor came to Krakow at the invitation of FabLab Małopolska. Krakow’s modern education laboratory is a creative space for hobbyists, DIY enthusiasts, mod-ellers, architects, artists and engineers who, using available materials and tools, can create prototypes of devices and inventions. During the workshop, under the guidance of an expert from Indigobird, the produc-er of the innovative Stabilis software for production management (MES), the girls learned the basics of Python. This is one of the most popular programming languages in the world, whose name comes not so much from the snake-strangler, but from the popular comedy group Monty Python. In addition, they tested the installation of the Python and PyCharm CE envi-ronment and support for text files. They learned what the algorithm is and, most importantly, created their first independent programming project.

In May, traditionally at the Regional Museum in Jawor, the penultimate workshop devoted to HR was held. The girls learned how to prepare for an interview, determine professional predispositions and create good application documents. In contrast, in June, the participants had a virtual walk around the intelligent factory and “taming” together with specialists from Siemens Industry Polska, issues related to digitization and digitization of production.

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16 participants, 6 months, 5 thematic workshops - the second edition of the “Girls GO Technology” project initiated by Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland has come to an end. The next group of girls from the Jawor region together with specialists from the STEM indus-try (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) tamed on June 6 at the Regional Museum in Jawor. 16 female students from two schools: the District Center for Vocational and Continuing Education in Jawor and the Schools and Institutions Group in Bolków received certificates of completion of the program and gifts from Partners.

- The aim of the project is not only to broaden the knowl-edge of female participants in the field of new technol-ogies, but also to overcome stereotypes and teach girls confidence in their own strengths- emphasized by Ewa Łabno-Falęcka, Head of Corporate Communications

The second edition of “Girls GO Technology” has finished!

and External Affairs Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland.

The project “Girls Go Technology, or girls tame technology” was created in 2018 on the initiative of Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland.

The partners of the second edition were: IndigoBird / Stabilis, Siemens Industry Polska, Geek Girls Carrots, WSSE “INVEST-PARK”, Education Cluster Invest in EDU, Randstad Polska, Wrocław University of Tech-nology, Faculty of Technology and Life Sciences and Seifert Polska.

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Dr Ewa Łabno-Falęcka

“The most important trends in mobility respond to climatic problems (increasing the temperature, air pollution), social and economic (access to mobility), demographic (aging of society) and infrastructure (traffic, parking place). The answer is the connectivity of the vehicle, driver and infrastructure, sharing, electromobility and autonomous driving.”

Mercedes manager among the experts of the report “Women write the future”

Dr Ewa Łabno-Falęcka, was in the group of managers invited by the Ladies First Lider in Business Ladies to participate in the creation of the report “Women Write the Future” Trends in New Technologies. The document contains opinions of experts in various fields on changes in the area of new technologies and the importance of women’s involvement in the process of implementing innovations.

- The most important trends in mobility respond to climatic problems (increasing the temperature, air pollution), social and economic (access to mobility), demographic (aging of society) and infrastructure (traffic, parking place). The answer is the connectivity of the vehicle, driver and infra-structure, sharing, electromobility and autonomous driving.

– emphasized by the Head of Corporate Communications and External Affairs Mercedes-Benz Poland.

The entire statement can be found in the report, under the link:

https://www.ladiesfirst.com.pl/raport-kobie-ty-pisza-przyszlosc/

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Before starting assembly and production work at the Jawor factory, MBMPL employees undergo training at various Mercedes-Benz factories and at suppliers of machines and devices that will be used in the Jawor factory. All this so that the production of engines runs smoothly and complies with the quality standards of the three-pointed star.

The last weeks are an intense time for the team that will be responsible for the processing at the Jaw fac-tory. MBMPL employees were trained at the plant in Untertürkheim as well as Heller, Gehring and Zeiss. At the Daimler factory, the team gained theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of machine opera-tion, programming and technology. They also worked

MBMPL employees acquire specialist knowledge

on production lines, where under the supervision of colleagues from Germany. They tested specialized tools for manufacturing the Nanoslide coating, they also tested crank cases at control and measurement stations. MBMPL employees also learned the realities of work in the measurement laboratory - everyone had the opportunity to spend the whole day there, thanks to which they learned the technology of measuring with coordinate machines. This knowledge was later deepened by training at Zeiss, where the specialists from Jawor learned to measure, program the machine, read and make reports. At Heller and Gehring, the team had the opportunity to practice emergency situations and techniques for such situations. These types of training allow for a more conscious approach to the production process and teach how to deal with problems that may arise in everyday work.

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Austria

Graz

In the Austrian factory in Graz, one of the most iconic off-road vehicles in history - the Mercedes-G-Class. Their production began 40 years ago in 1979. The company Mercedes-Benz G GmbH, 100% owned by Daimler AG, is responsible for designing and supervis-ing the Mercedes-Benz G-series production.

Cars drive off one production line with many folding elements which are handmade. Experienced factory employees, some of whom have been working here from the very beginning, attach great importance to Mercedes-Benz quality. In addition to series produc-tion, the facility is famous for its test track located in the Schöckl mountains. Interestingly, one test kilo-meter driven on the track corresponds to the actual operation on a route of 50 km!

Graz

Forty-year-old from Graz

The history of the G-Class began in the sum-mer of 1969. Daimler-Benz AG and the Austrian company Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG (today Magna Steyr) began talks about possible cooperation. Both manufacturers had vehicles with excellent off-road properties - Mercedes-Benz Unimog and Puch Haflinger and Puch Pinzgauer. In 1971, for the first time, the concept of joint off-road car development was formulated, and agree-ment on the joint development of a light off-road vehicle probably took place in autumn 1972. In April 1973, a wooden car model was made, and in 1974, a prototype test was started with the ability to drive on roads. The production of the first Gelenda began in February 1979, shortly after the world premiere of the vehicle. The company Geländefahrzeug Gesellschaft (GfG) which was founded by both companies in 1977 claim responsibility.

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Traditionally, during the largest automotive trade fair in Central Europe, Mercedes-Benz Polska presented cars which until now could not be seen in Poland. The biggest attraction of the stand were electric models signed with the new product and technology brand EQ. The EQC appeared first, ie the first Mercedes ex-clusively for electricity, electric eVito and a prototype of a car without a driver - an autonomous smart vision EQ. Other “hot” novelties are the Polish premieres of CLA Shooting Brake, AMG GLE 53 4Matic +, Marco Polo Horizon from the refreshed V-Class family and the latest GLC.

New Mercedes Benz news at the Poznań Motor Show

The companies most involved in the promotion of sustainable transport in Poland were awarded by the Alternative Fuels Market Observatory (ORPA). The awards were presented during the MOVE Mobility & Vehicles Congress held at the Poznań Motor Show in 2019. The Laureates were indicated by enthusiasts of electromobility and modern technologies, read-ers of the ORPA.PL portal, the publisher of which is the Polish Alternative Fuels Association (PSPA) and respondents of a nationwide opinion poll. Mercedes-Benz Poland has been recognized for information and promotion, educational and marketing activities that build social awareness in the field of electric vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz recognized for promoting sustainable transport

At the end of March, Daimler AG and the Chinese Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding) an-nounced the creation of a joint venture with a 50/50 share ratio. The purpose of the newly appointed entity is global service and development of the smart brand towards exclusively electric cars. The sale of new models will start in 2022.

From 2022, smart only for electric!

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At the end of April, a new part of the European Logis-tic Centre (ELC) of Mercedes was opened in Ołtarzew near Warsaw, which is over 60% larger than the previous one, put into use in 2001. The area measures a total of 15 thousand. sq m, which corresponds to the area of about two football pitches. The gala was attended by managers and employees of ELC, local authorities and partners of the Mercedes-Benz dealer network. The centre in Ołtarzew supplies the original spare parts dealer network in Poland, Ukraine, Bela-rus, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

At the March motor show in Geneva, Mercedes-Benz presented not only novelties among serial cars, but also its racing machines - including the Mercedes EQ Silver Arrow 01. This is the preview of the first com-pletely electric car with which the Mercedes-Benz EQ team will start this year in the sixth season of Formula E. Thus, Mercedes will be the only car manufacturer in the world that will take part in both Formula One and Formula E.

In March, the management of MPK Wrocław and representatives of EvoBus Polska, in the presence of Wrocław’s president Jacek Sutryk, signed a contract for the supply of 50 new Mercedes-Benz Citaro G. buses. The vehicles meet the highest requirements regarding Euro 6 emission standards currently in force in the automotive market. The new eight-meter low-floor buses will be equipped with air conditioning, a very rich passenger information system with nu-merous monitors inside the vehicle, ticket and ticket vending machines, as well as USB ports for charging smartphones.

Enlarged Logistics Centre in Ołtarzew

The electric Mercedes-Benz “silver arrow” in Formula E

50 new Citaro buses in Wroclaw

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Emil Jellinek, a businessman from Vienna, a diplomat and enthusiast of the automotive industry developing in the 19th century, was born 166 years ago, on April 6, 1853. It was his wish to create the first modern car - a 35 HP Mercedes. Jellinek placed it in a race, won, and then ordered another 36 to sell them! From 1902, all Daimler cars were named Mercedes - from the name of Jellinka’s daughter.

...which birthday would Emil Jellinek celebrate this year?

Bertha Benz, the first woman-motorist, was born on May 3, 1849. As the wife of Karl Benz, she supported him financially in the construction of a patent vehicle. The first one also believed in his success. Wanting to help in the promotion of the auto, it covered 106 km.

...how old the Mercedes-Benz three-pointed star is?

...that Bertha Benz was born 170 years ago?

110! According to the creators’ plan, the arms of the three-pointed star symbolize the presence of the brand on land, in water and in the air. Further views of the logotype, up to the modern version, can be seen at the exhibition “Jawor. A new chapter in the history of Mercedes-Benz” at the Regional Museum in Jawor.

Daimler is an innovator not only in safety systems, but also in zero-emission driving technologies! 25 years ago, in April 1994, the company presented the

“New Electric Car” - the world’s first fuel cell vehi-cle that converted hydrogen and oxygen into water, which generated electric power to drive the electric motor. The first hydrogen trip took place in 2011, which took it around the world and covered a total of 30,000 km.

...when did the NECAR hydrogen make its debut?

Contact the editorial team:Renata Dworak e-mail: mbmpl@kawalekswiata.plEwa Łabno-Falęcka e-mail: ewa.labno-falecka@daimler.comwww.mercedes-benz-jawor.com.plwww.facebook.com/MercedesBenzManufacturingPoland