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Development and investment in Slovak industry

U.S. Steel in Košice

Which cities in Slovakia have the worst air quality?

28 locations in Slovakia listed in the ranking. Many affected by heavy industries.

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Carmakers were the most significant producers in January

If it were not for the automotive sector, Slovak industrial production would fall says analyst.

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Will robots take over jobs of Slovaks?

One third of jobs is jeopardized by automatisation. Another third has been already affected.

Which companies in Slovakia does Brexit put in jeopardy?

Slovakia's car industry already faces lower demand in Britain.

Electronics industry

Slovak industry doubles the number of robots installed

The International Robotics Federation sees Slovakia as the world's 15th largest robot market.

Robots assemble vehicles in the carmaker Kia Slovakia.

Robots can replace Slovaks at work

Industrial robots are likely to take over some jobs.

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Slovak glass scientist succeeded in EU schemes

No one invested a cent in scientific infrastructure between 1989 and when EU funds arrived, says Dušan Galusek.

Czech company Conrop expands in Slovakia.

Czech Conrop opens new plant for production of big bags in Trebišov

Engineering companies Punch and ZF head to the industrial park in Detva.

Insiders indicate that Jaguar Land Rover in Nitra will start production on September 3

The first model to be manufactured will be the Land Rover Discovery.

Construction of the Višňové tunnel.

Construction output increased in March, but industrial production declined

Analyst sees the strong basic effect behind the recent developments.

New Jaguars will have to be transported in a different way.

Crucial rail terminal needed for car industry will not be built

State company revokes promise of container terminal near Nitra, much needed by car maker Jaguar Land Rover.

The official launch of construction of two halls in Nitra

Logistics real estate developer building a new facility next to JLR in Nitra

Several companies have already shown interest in renting the space.

The Spinea company in Prešov

Manufacturer of high-tech products asks for investment stimuli of €20.3 million

Spinea promises to more than double the number of its employees

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450 new jobs to be created in Čadca

A supplier to the automotive industry plans to produce plastic components for cars.

Brose will employ 500 people

They will find jobs in a new production hall that will, among other things, focus on the production of prototypes and pre-production.

Paper mill Mondi SCP in Ružomberok

EC okays Slovakia’s investment aid for Mondi SCP

Mondi SCP wants to invest some €310 million while it asks for investment aid worth €49 million.

Another private investor sees potential for flying car

The AeroMobil flying car will be presented at prestigious 52nd International Paris Air Show 2017.

After talks on salary hikes fail at Volkswagen, trade union is still considering industrial action

Trade union requires a 16-percent hike in salaries; the carmaker is offering 4.3 percent.

Designing new components in Adient in Trenčín.

Adient technology centre announces major growth phase

It is looking for product designers, engineers and test technicians.

PTG assembly line in Lozorno.

Lozorno boasts most developed plant for assembling car wheels in Europe

The PTG company has developed tailor-made robots for this assembly plant near Bratislava.

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