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Manufacturing (26 - 27) Manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical products 27.4 - Manufacture of lighting equipment 27.40 - Manufacture of lighting equipment
150 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
27 October 2025
Employment effect (start)
27 October 2025
Foreseen end date
28 June 2026
Description
Signify, a global leader in lighting, is expanding its operations in Poland by introducing 3D printing technology at its factory in Piła, creating 150 new jobs.including positions for production and technical specialists. The company offers employment in full-time, permanent roles, with no specific prior qualifications required beyond standard education for production roles, while technical positions may require relevant expertise.
The restructuring responds to rising demand for personalised and sustainable lighting solutions. Implementation will start in December 2025, with full production capacity expected by mid-2026.
Signify, formerly Philips Lighting, has operated in Poland for decades and continues to invest strategically in advanced and eco-friendly manufacturing.
Eurofound (2025), Signify, Business expansion in Poland, factsheet number 203572, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/203572.
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