At the Production Center in Jaworzno, at the beginning of January 2026, the process of implementing a new robotic workstation into production was completed. Designed as a 7‑axis welding portal intended for welding large‑scale structures made of high‑strength steels (grades S690QL and S960QL) using method 135 (MAG), the system consists of a suspended K6‑type robotic arm manufactured by IGM, equipped with a Fronius TPSi welding power source and an additional hardware application in the form of a supplementary torch for preheating the steel prior to welding. This is a fully developed and implemented concept created by a team of welding engineers and technology specialists from ZRE Katowice S.A.

The robotic welding portal is equipped with a range of functions that ensure an optimal and repeatable robotic welding process using the MIG/MAG method. The installation consists of two independent workstations:

• the first is equipped with an L‑type manipulator with a load capacity of 10 tons,
• the second is equipped with a positioner with a load capacity of up to 14 tons, enabling rotation of the mounted component around one axis.

The welding process itself, thanks to the use of the Fronius TPSi welding power source, is carried out using modern synergic welding lines such as Pulse and PMC, which significantly improves welding arc stability, provides better control of linear heat input, and minimizes weld spatter.

Thanks to the implementation of robotic welding, the following results have been achieved:

• increased welding process efficiency (the possibility of operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, without interruptions, on two independent positioners),
• repeatable welding quality combined with the required preheating of the components prior to welding,
• reduction of errors during the welding process (including a significant improvement in weld joint quality due to stable arc guidance and repeatable current‑voltage parameters),
• the ability to perform quick changeovers and flexibility in robotizing two different components,
• correction of inaccuracies in components prepared for welding,
• the possibility of involving a machine operator in the process (operator training takes considerably less time than welder training),
• ensuring occupational safety and reducing health hazards for employees (the process is carried out in a separated cell equipped with appropriate ventilation),
• optimization of operating costs (including reduced consumption of welding materials and electrical energy resulting from a repeatable process using modern synergic welding lines).

The workstation was supplied by IGM Robotersysteme AG, while assembly was carried out by Supra Elco sp. z o.o. We would like to thank both companies for their professional cooperation and efficient project execution.

We also extend our thanks to all employees and team ZRE Katowice Production Center in Jaworzno involved in the investment process.

ZRE Katowice S.A. has successfully completed an investment project involving the construction of a modern headquarters for the Testing and Measurement Laboratory in Jaworzno, located at 7 Martyniaków Street.

The new facility has been designed as a laboratory with an elevated technological regime, tailored for conducting specialized destructive testing (DT), non-destructive testing (NDT), and calibration of measuring instruments in the field of length and angle.

The implementation of the project required meeting stringent structural, installation, as well as legal and regulatory requirements. A particularly critical aspect was ensuring radiological safety. A key stage of the process was obtaining authorization from the National Atomic Energy Agency for the operation of X-ray laboratories and the storage of radioactive sources.

As part of the investment, the following facilities have been established:
– two X-ray laboratories (RT)
– a radioactive sources storage facility
– a length and angle measurement laboratory
– a mechanical testing laboratory
– a metallographic laboratory
– a non-destructive testing laboratory (NDT)
– a mechanical workshop
– two training rooms
– technical and administrative support facilities

The laboratory complies with the requirements of the PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025 standard and meets the highest quality and safety standards applicable in the energy and industrial sectors.

The general contractor for the project was Adamietz, to whom we extend our gratitude for their professional cooperation and efficient execution of the project. We would also like to thank all employees and teams of ZRE Katowice S.A. involved in the investment process.

Photo: Adamietz S.A.

1. Client:

Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne “Police” S.A

2. Object of the task:

“Execution and exchange of heat exchangers 17 / 18E601A and 17 / 18E601B”. Exchangers located in the area of ​​the Nitro Business Unit – Ammonia Synthesis Department at Grupa Azoty Zakłady Chemiczne “Police” SA

3. The scope of the works:

The scope of the task included the development of design documentation for the execution and acceptance, execution and delivery of exchangers, exchange of exchangers on the installation, carrying out the necessary tests, collection by the Office of Technical Inspection and commissioning for permanent operation. Designed, made and installed heat exchangers were manufactured based on and subjected to conformity assessment procedure by UDT-CERT against PED 2014/68 / EU including ASME sec.VIII div.2 and PN-EN 13445. After installation in the workplace, a new thermo-mechanical insulation was made cameras.

Number of exchangers: 4 pieces (17 / 18E601A and 17 / 18E601B) horizontal, undetectable, U-pipe heat exchangers.

Weight: 54.4 tons.

Dimensions: 6400×2500 (length / height). Diameter of the jacket: Ø1500; Diameter of the sieve chamber: Ø1930 (Ø2400 with nozzles)

Interesting facts :

Coat, sieve chamber (sieve bottom), cover made of forged materials (as individual elements) in the following grades: ASME SA350 LF2 CL2, ASME SA336 F22 CL3, ASME SA336 / SA336M. U-tubes Ø 19.05×2.77 for a special order in the grade ASME SA-213 Gr. T22.

Thickness of jacket wall 100mm, cover thickness 410mm, thickness of sieve bottom in the place of drilling holes of 305mm U-tubes. In each screen bottom 1938 holes Ø19.3mm were drilled to the U-tube. Before drilling, the inner side of the sieve bottom is padded with INCONEL 600 material (padding thickness after machining 6mm). The tightness of the tubular insert was ensured by rolling the U-tubes in the tube bottom (at the inlet and outlet) and by making a sealing joint from the cover side.

Hydraulic pressure tests (pressure test of the jacket and pressure test of the pipe space) were carried out on the exchangers made with UDT. The pressure of the jacket space was 275 bar while the pressure of the 387 bar pipe test (holding time min 30 min).

The cover of each exchanger is mounted using 20 pins M140x4 (mass set of stud + nut + washer = 125 kg). The assembly took place with the use of dedicated hydraulic tensioners powered by a 1500 bar hydraulic unit made to order ZRE Katowice S.A. Max. the pulling force during assembly of screw connections was about 2200 kN

The exchangers have been nitrogen-rich during transport and storage to avoid internal corrosion.

Oversize transport carried out by Globtrans Katowice.

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Heat exchanger

weight 54 T

Made for the AZOTY GROUP, Zakłady Chemiczne w Police

Another interesting project implemented by ZRE Katowice S.A. The mast with the flag of Poland is to be installed at the Dmowski roundabout in Lublin. It will be 35 meters high. ZRE Katowice S.A. thanks to its capabilities of the largest induction bending machine in Poland, the COJAFEX PB1200R made bending the arches under the mast base. Bows 914 x 16, bending radius approx. R = 6400 mm. Congratulations to the whole team!

In implementing the responsible business policy ZRE Katowice S.A. we have completed another initiative in the area of ​​our social involvement: we have supported the “Imperium Słońca” facility, which operates with people with disabilities in the field of rehabilitation, classes and training, as well as acquiring skills in professional work. The “Empire of the Sun” protégés can participate in projects that improve physical coordination and psychological abilities. They have at their disposal workshops such as: photographic, ceramic, culinary, carpentry, tailoring, plastic, music therapy, computer and football section. The last section was supported by ZRE Katowice S.A. We wish the successes of “Imperium of the Sun” to the mentors.

November 9 ZRE Katowice S.A. together with the High School No. 3 them. Jana Pawła II in Jaworzno signed a partnership agreement as part of a business school cooperation and support of a trained staff. Zakłady Remontowe Energetyki Katowice as a leader in the energy and industrial sector decided to appreciate the best student through a financial scholarship. Students or teachers do not hide their satisfaction with signing the contract. Also on that day, we had the pleasure to participate in the ceremony of the 100th anniversary of Poland regaining independence organized by the students of this school. at 11:00 the Polish national anthem was sung. An artistic part was prepared with a short slide of historical slides from the period 1918 to the present. The Local TV accompanied us throughout the event.

Link to the original source of the article and footage.

http://www.jaw.pl/2018/11/podwojne-swieto-w-zsp-3/

Heavy Lift Division of ZRE KATOWICE S.A. has finished heavy instalation of the Air Preheater APH weighting 410 tones on the construction of the boiler BFB (Bubbling Fluidize Bed) on the biomass of the Kalundborg power plant Asnæsværket in Denmark. Installation was realised by experienced workers team on the basis of own technology with usage of owned equipment.

On 19-21 September 2018 at the Faculty of Energy and Fuels at the AGH University of Science and Technology Stanisław Staszica in Cracow, took place
 Scientific conference p. "Energy and Fuels 2018". 
The conference was organized by the Faculty of Energy and Fuels of AGH and the Institute of Power Engineering and Machinery at the Cracow University of Technology. 
Tadeusz Kościuszko in Krakow. The aim of the conference was to expose the interdisciplinary nature of science and technology in the field of fuels and energy, 
establish and strengthen contacts and exchange of experiences between representatives of scientific and industrial environments in the area of ​​broadly understood conference issues.

On the first day of the conference, after the common part, two Mini Symposia were held, working under the name "Energetic" and "Coke".

As part of the energy minisymposaurus, dedicated to "Joint ventures of Industry and Science - energy and fuel technologies", ZRE Katowice S.A. presented not only the business profile, 
but also its achievements.

The speech was implemented in accordance with the agenda:

Basic information about the company,
The scope of services provided,
ZRE Katowice experience. Information on all major energy construction projects implemented in Poland in recent years.
Selected energy and fuel technologies. Areas of optimization and threats.
ZRE complexity Katowice: "From the Concept ...". Review of the most interesting projects carried out at the ZRE Katowice S.A. Design and Technology Department

Link connecting science with industry. ZRE Katowice S.A. in R & D projects
Cooperation offer with research centers, students, graduates. .
It was our first active participation in the 'Energy and Fuels' conference cycle, expressing our willingness to participate in subsequent editions.

In connection with the implementation of the Investment for the construction of new capacities in coal technologies in TAURON Wytwarzanie S.A. – Construction of a 910 MW power unit for supercritical parameters in Jaworzno III Power Plant – Elektrownia II Zakład Remontowe Energetyki Katowice S.A. with headquarters in Katowice, signed a contract for: “Design and implementation as part of the delivery and assembly of high pressure pipelines (LAB, LBB, LBC, LBA) together with fittings and auxiliary systems, as well as the selection and assembly of primary fasteners” to perform, inter alia: As part of the design work ZRE committed to develop an executive design for the aforementioned pipelines and the selection of appropriate primary fastenings. The prefabrication part includes in its scope material procurement, production and delivery for the construction of ready elements of high pressure pipelines together with the associated fittings. In the month of February in the Production Center ZRE Katowice S.A. the bending of the most important diesel pipeline line of the new 910MW power unit for the supercritical parameters in the Jaworzno III Power Plant has ended. The prefabrication part includes, among others, purchase of materials, prefabrication and delivery for the construction of finished elements of high pressure pipelines together with the associated fittings. The scope of work included induction bending of a fresh steam pipeline with an ID320x98mm internal diameter in the grade 10CrWMoVNb9-2 (the actual wall thickness of bent tubes with regard to metallurgical deviations amounted to approx. 110-112mm). It should be emphasized that, until now in Poland, induction bending for pipes with wall thickness above 100mm as well as pipelines with such dimensions (average mass of the so-called spool was about 7 – 10 tons) was not performed. ZRE Katowice S.A. as the only company in the country and one of the few in Europe, it has a machine for induction bending of pipes in the range of wall thickness from 5-120mm. The whole work in the field of prefabrication of high pressure pipelines for the new block in Jaworzno includes prefabrication of pipelines with a weight of over 2,000 tons. photos from prefabrication of high-temperature and high-pressure thick-wall pipelines at the ZRE Katowice S.A Production Center for the Jaworzno III project.

Widely understood assembly works will be carried out in the area of the boiler room, electric building and engine room of the newly created Power Block. In addition, ZRE Katowice S.A. it undertook to carry out horizontal and vertical transport of the generator stator from the Opole river port, and to place the main foundation of the turbine set on the upper plate. It is also worth mentioning that ZRE Katowice received orders for the assembly of rotary LUVO air heaters. It is worth mentioning that everyone has 16 meters in diameter and the weight of one and bins is about 600 tons, they are used to warm up primary and secondary air by means of flue gas.

Oddział Elektrownia Opole is a unit belonging to the company PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwencjonalna S.A. which is part of Polska Grupa Energetyczna. Due to the progressing construction of new units of Opole Power Plant as part of the strategy for the development of Polish electricity generation capacities, the delivery of engine room equipment has been achieved. The stator of the generator with a weight of approx. 450t with transport lids was delivered by rail to the construction site of the power plant. ZRE Katowice was a transport contractor within the so-called “Last mile”. The phrase “last mile” is called the last transport section for the load. In this case, the scope of ZRE Katowice’s work included: – takeover of a stator from a railway wagon using a mobile crane – transloading onto a self-propelled transport platform (SPMT, colloquially “kamag”) – stator displacement by means of SPMT under the transport hatch in the engine room – vertical transport using actuators rope (Strand Jacks) – rotation of the stator by 900 using a unique marketing system in Europe – horizontal transport by means of hydraulic skidding system – foundation and surveying in the target workplace on the engine room foundation The above works were performed in August 2016 .ZRE Katowice S.A. began transport and assembly of pipelines. ZRE Katowice S.A. also started work on the transport and assembly of the Turboset.

Zakłady Remontowe Energetyki Katowice S.A. they won a tender for repair work at the request of Grupa Lotos. Our company has been trusted once again and has been entrusted with it a very responsible undertaking which is the refurbishment stop of installations and equipment in the refinery, which takes place every few years. This year’s Repair Stand 2017 PR begins on 03/03/2017. and will last until 15/04/2017. It is referred to as “the historically largest overhaul shutdown” of the Gdańsk refinery. Preparatory work for the maintenance shutdown began about 1.5 years ago, and its main goal is to provide installations and equipment, secure operation and increase the efficiency of their use in the entire cycle of crude oil processing. The importance of the renovation works and the modernization of the installations is confirmed by the fact that the next overhaul shutdown is planned in five years, which means that by this time all devices and devices, including power supply systems and ACP and A must work practically without failure . It is estimated that during PR 2017, around 3 thousand people will work outside the refinery’s staff. employees from specialist external companies / parallel, approximately 2,500 people will be employed in the implementation of the EFRA program. The scope of PR 2017 renovation covers the renovation of: 56 installations, 1100 pcs of devices such as: heat exchangers, columns, reactors, tanks, process furnaces, air coolers and other apparatus, and 1,400 pipelines, 1,500 fittings including regulating valves and 2,000 items. automation elements. In addition, overhaul and overhaul will be carried out on power supply equipment and networks, security systems and ACP and A systems.

Zakład Kotłów ZRE Katowice S.A. is the main contractor for the modernization of boiler no. 3 at EDF Polska branch Rybnik. The scope of the contract includes both the delivery of boiler pressure elements and their replacement at the facility. Last year, ZK delivered the following components:

1st stage water heater
2nd stage water heater including collection chambers
III degree of primary steam superheater, including collection chambers
V stage of the primary steam superheater
II degree of primary steam superheater, including chambers
Assembly works are currently being carried out, the scope also includes: assembly of scaffolding, replacement of thermal insulation and refurbished concrete. The boiler plant as part of this renovation also carries out work related to the installation of the DENOx installation for Energotechniki – Energorozruch, the scope of works includes: replacement of evaporator pipes, installation of new dust burners, OFA nozzles,

May 13 this year The 15th Skawiński Run took place, in which employees of our company for the second year in a row took first place in the team competition. They won the team championship of Polish Power Engineers in a distance of 10 km. ZRE Katowice S.A. represented by: Jacek Seweryn, Mariusz Weronowicz, Rafał Śląski, Piotr Kolka, Rafał Kucharski and Robert Ciupek. Each of the competitors has traveled a distance of 10 km. Other companies were classified as follows: Rafako S.A., Amec Foster Weeler Runnig Team, PGNiG Termika S.A., PGE Bełchatów Power Plant, Tauron Team, MPEC S.A. Cracow, Izomar Polref, Pec Geotermia, Cez Skawina, Pile Elbud S.A. Representatives of ZRE Katowice S.A. and we congratulate all participants of the run.

The results of the 200+ Blocks contest

We are pleased to inform you about the results of the competition in which our consortium headed by the Wrocław University of Technology as the Consortium Leader and the Cracow University of Technology. Tadeusza Kościuszki, together with ZRE Katowice, that we were appreciated for innovation and we finally took the third place on the ranking list with the result 38.60 points. out of six contractors considering such a difficult task.

“Blocks 200+ program. Innovative technology for changing the work regime of 200 MWe power units”

The competition is part of the NCBR program and aims to create a comprehensive research program instead of financing research in the form of individual projects. It will cover the portfolio of projects that will contribute to the main objective of the program, ie solutions that are not yet available today, and result from the demand of the growing market. Polish power plants exploit many blocks with a capacity of approx. 200 MW. They require either modernization from scratch, or their permanent shutdown as it results from the BAT clause, which will radically change the existing parameters allowing the operation of these facilities, and will apply from 2021.
The Blocks 200+ program is aimed at supporting research and development works carried out in the area of ​​energy.

The results of the competition after recognizing the studies provided by the consortia from the Ranking list, were announced on 17 April 2018 and approved by Maciej Chorowski, Director of the National Center for Research and Development and published on the website and at the headquarters of the Employer.
The prize in the competition is co-financing a project of up to 90 million PLN based on an idea, plan, visualization along with the preparation of a modernization project for a selected power unit, and then the winner will be able to complete his plan with financial support.
Our company’s 60 years of activity have shown that ZRE Katowice as an engineering company is ready to meet the most difficult challenges in the area of ​​energy with the main assumption of being Innovative, which shows our experience and comprehensive work on energy facilities backed by references.
We have extensive experience in modernizing and adapting objects to new operating conditions and extending the life of blocks together with increasing their nominal power, which has just decided that our company will start operations in the second stage of the competition.
We keep our fingers crossed for the next stage of work.

more information at the address

In Septemeber 2016, Production Centre ZRE Katowice S.A., sucessfully completed the manufacturing of the biggest pressure housing of furnace for heat treatment of aircraft parts (BOEING and AIRBUS). The customer was SECO/WARWICK Group company.

The furnace housing weighs approx. 80 tons and consists of 3 parts – the main chamber and the closing doors.

The scope of our work included all activities, from purchasing the material, by welding, mechanical working, the assembly of the housing, to testing and performing trials.

The housing will be the base of construction for one of the biggest vacuum furnace in Europe. The furnace will be used for heat treatment of some parts for airplanes e.g. undercarriages legs, which will be installed in Boeing’s and Airbus’ machines.

The furnace housing complies with all the strict aircraft industry standards. The pressure of cooling furnace is 14 bar and the setting of safety is 14.3 bar.

We are grateful to SECO / WARWICK Group Company for trust and the opportunity to implement the project of great importance for the European and global industry.

In Septemeber 2016, Production Centre ZRE Katowice S.A., sucessfully completed the manufacturing of the biggest pressure housing of furnace for heat treatment of aircraft parts (BOEING and AIRBUS). The customer was SECO/WARWICK Group company.

The furnace housing weighs approx. 80 tons and consists of 3 parts – the main chamber and the closing doors.

The scope of our work included all activities, from purchasing the material, by welding, mechanical working, the assembly of the housing, to testing and performing trials.

The housing will be the base of construction for one of the biggest vacuum furnace in Europe. The furnace will be used for heat treatment of some parts for airplanes e.g. undercarriages legs, which will be installed in Boeing’s and Airbus’ machines.

The furnace housing complies with all the strict aircraft industry standards. The pressure of cooling furnace is 14 bar and the setting of safety is 14.3 bar.

We are grateful to SECO / WARWICK Group Company for trust and the opportunity to implement the project of great importance for the European and global industry.

From 13 till 24 September 2016 the students association BEST AGH organized a very interesting event: Autumn Course “WELCOME TO THE BUSINESS C(O)ALIFORNIA”. ZRE Katowice S.A. had a pleasure to become a partner of this event.

Workshops and visits in companies related to the theme of the project, were for students a great opportunity to meet industry professionals and see real facilities, which they learn at universities.

Our company representatives – Dr. Katarzyna Wojcik from Design and Technology Department and Dr. Marcin Kost – Director of the Project Management, gave a highly successful lectures for students from many European countries.

Students had the opportunity to listen about the construction of modern and efficient coal power plants and the technology of capturing CO2. Presentations encouraged the group to participate in interesting and long discussion in where everyone could show their own point of view on the Polish and European power sector.

On the 9th and 10th of September 2016, in MOSiR Tennis Centre in Katowice, the XIII Amateur Tennis Tournament ZRE Open was held.

Because of nice, summer weather and great sport matches, the tournament was really successful. Dozens of players admitted participation in the event, as well as tenis fans, who supported their favorites.

Traditionally, the main tournament referee was Mr Łukasz Kuboszek, who watched over the tournament matches. The Competition was divided into three categories: the Main Tournament, which was attended by as many as 27 players, the Masters Tournament, for the most advanced players (6 players) and the Women’s Tournament, which returned to the program of the competition after a few years break.

We congratulate this year’s winners. In the Main Tournament, they were: Piotr Kucjas (1st place), Piotr Adamek (2nd place), Tomasz Pluta (3rd place) and Mirosław Malinowski (4th place). The Masters Tournament winner was Mr Radosław Gabiga, who in the final, after a fierce battle, defeated Rafał Sasiak. Third place went to Julian Marek. Among women Karolina Szczepanik was triumphed. The awards ceremony was led by Mr. Waldemar Szolc – the Director of the Tournament, and Mr. Jerzy Kurzak, President of the ZRE Katowice.

As every year, the event had a charity character. Thanks to the commitment of sponsors and guests, the local foundations that helped children were supported.
On behalf of the charity organisations gifts were collected by Ms. Barbara Bryńska, Ms. Patrycja Domżalska and Ms. Danuta Cuper.

For the youngest fans of tennis additional attractions were organized. Everyone could check accuracy of basketball slot machine and test reflex on the “Blink” machine. Children could take part in tennis games, which were run by professional trainer Filip Szpindor.

During the tournament professional tennis match was organized During the match their skills presented Wojciech Marek, the player whose professional career is supported by ZRE Katowice S.A.

Additional accent of the Tournament was a motorcycle rally. In MOSiR Tennis Centre appeared several riders representing ZRE Katowice and friendly companies. Motorcycles arouse great interest among children.

We thank all the sponsors, players and MOSiR Katowice Tennis Centre. We hope to continue cooperation in the next editions of the tournament.

Sponsors:

The Company ZRE Katowice SA participates in the most advanced and modern investment in the Polish power sector. Many of our employees are involved in the construction of the new power unit (1075MW) in Kozienice Power Plant.

The work has entered a decisive phase. Most of the buildings are completed and the size of few of them is really impressive. The huge cooling tower dominates over the power plant’s area. It is 185 meters high. The instalation of Japanese generator is underway.

Almost 1200 employees are working at the construction site and many of them are specialists from ZRE Katowice S.A. The scope of our work includes installation of the steam turbine (1075MW), installation of the generator, steam condensers and installation of I&C. The implementation of these responsible tasks requires competence, experience and the use of advanced technology.

The new 1075MW power unit in Kozienice is the most advanced and efficient coal-fired unit in Poland and one of the most modern in Europe. The unit will work on supercritical steam parameters. Modern technological solutions will generate the same amount of energy, using less coal. The use of innovative ecological solutions will minimize emissions to the environment and what is important, the solutions eliminate the impact of external factors on the work of the new unit (eg. in 2015 the temperature of the water in Vistula river reduced power generation capacity).

ENEA SA Company prepares videos of progress on the construction of the new power plant unit in Kozienice. You can watch the impressive scale of this project and employees of ZRE Katowice in action.

*ENEA SA is the only owner of this video.

On 7 May 2016 the XIV Bieg Skawiński (Skawina Running Race) was organized. As part of the competition, the organizer prepared Polish Championships in Running for Power Sector representatives. It was the eight edition of this race. We are proud that the runners from ZRE Katowice SA took the first place as a team.

The company ZRE Katowice S.A. was represented by: Jacek Seweryn, Mariusz Weronowicz and Marcin Kwiecień. Each of them had to run the distance of 10 kilometers. The times of the top three participates at each team were added up and on this basis the final classification was prepared. Team ZRE Katowice SA with a summary time 1:57:48 won the competition and defeated the runners from Ethosenergy Poland, Rafako SA, PGE Jupiter – Bełchatów Power Plant, Termika PGNiG SA, CEZ Skawina, PSE Investments SA, PSE SA Katowice, AMEC Foster Wheeler, CES Runners Club, IZOMAR-POLREF, PEC Geotermia Podhalańska SA, PILE ELBUD and Centralne Biuro Konstrukcji Kotłów SA from Tarnowskie Góry.

It is worth mentioning that Jacek Seweryn finished power engineers rivalry with the second best time: 0:35:35.
Congratulations for ZRE Katowice representatives and all race competitors.

More about race at: http://skawina.biegskawina.pl

We are proud to announce that ZRE Katowice S.A. has finished manufacture of two furnace sets of components ordered by SECO / WARWICK GROUP.
Our products was delivered to the first European recycling titanium plant – ECOTITANIUM / Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France.

The scope of work carried out by ZRE Katowice included a comprehensive supply: from the purchase of materials, fabrication of weldments, machining, corrosion protection to the delivery the components to our customer.

We are glad that SECO / WARWICK has entrusted our company with the implementation of this responsible task. Manufacturing of the elements was difficult in terms of technology and required appropriate skills and production capabilities.

On the 27th November 2015 at the headquarter of NOSPR (National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra) the Jubilee Concert was held to celebrate 60 years of Zakłady Remontowe Energetyki Katowice.

Many guests and friends of ZRE Katowice arrived at the NOSPR concert hall, among them representatives of politics, science, local government authorities, as well as business partners and employees.

The official welcome of the guests and inauguration of the concert was made by the Chairman of the Board of ZRE Katowice, Mr. Jerzy Kurzak and the Prime Minister of Poland, the President of the European Parliament, Mr. Jerzy Buzek.

The evening was graced by the great performance of the world-famous soprano singer Aleksandra Kurzak and the National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Bassem Akiki.

All the guests could also see a film showing the history and development of ZRE Katowice Company. The unique architecture and acoustics of the NOSPR concert hall enhanced the artistic values of the event, standing ovation and a few encores confirmed the success of the concert.

We thank all the guests for attending our celebration and we hope it will stay in your memory for long, while our partners and ourselves wish more years of successful cooperation.

In the month of June we had the  pleasure to host in our Production Centre in Jaworzno representatives of Toyota company from Japan. This meeting was a result of the first order from TOYOTA  implemented in our factory and an opportunity to discuss the scope of cooperation for the coming years. We hope that cooperation between companies ZRE Katowice S.A. and Toyota will continue to expand, what  was declared at a meeting of representatives of both Parties.

The event has met with great interest among the representatives of business and science world. President of Board of ZRE – Mr Jerzy Kurzak opened the Event and described the idea of ​​meeting as a platform for exchange the experience and initiated speeches and debates.

The conference referred to the history of 60 years of the company’s power and industrial construction. Participants have taken discussions on current topics in the field of modifying repairs and modernization solutions in the power industry, as well as unusual conditions of implementation. Invited guests discussed many issues such as: new cleaning technologies, sealing and gland sets or protective coatings used in the power industry, as well as risk management of construction and assembly and methods of dealing with stress at work.

We are extremely gratified that the second time we were able to meet with such distinguished guests. We would like to thank for the active participation in the conference and for the positive comments about the high level of technical and organizational issues during the conference.

ZRE has begun works on the  NOx reduction system in Rybnik EDF. Installation works are carried out at the request of the Austrian company Yara. The order includes the installation of two boilers OP650 .
New regulations and directives regarding  minimum reduction of emissions of nitrogen oxides from power plants require special installations building reducing emissions of harmful nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere. Therefore similar investments are carried out in many objects. For Yara (previously Strabag) ZRE already implemented several similar projects :in Łaziska (4 installation on boilers OP650) and in Bialystok on two boilers OP230 (range included the assembly of technological pipelines).

ZRE in cooperation with the Israeli company Koor Metals commissioned by Alstom executed the mechanical assembly of two steam turbine, two gas turbines with installation of instrumentation systems for each of the two blocks.

It was already another order with Alstom for this type of service. Previous concerned the installation of 425MW blocks in Pembroke Power Station (5 blocks) in Wales and Grain Power Station (3 blocks) in England.

ZRE obtained an order from Mitsubishi Hitachi Power System in 2014. The scope of work includes the installation of 1,075 MW of mechanical turbine set, pre-erection with development and installation of the steam condenser I&C system. According to the schedule the work is to be completed by the end of 2016. The turbine for Kozienice power plant is the second of this size turbine mounted by the ZRE. Previous order for Alstom related to the installation of turbine set of 858 MW in Bełchatów Power Plant.

On 17/03/2015 ZRE obtained an order from Polimex Project Opole Sp. with o.o on “Installation primary of the generator stator ” for new blocks in  Opole Plant. The order concerns the unloading, horizontal and vertical transport and building on the foundation of two 910 MW generator stator. ,  Technology based on hydraulic cylinders mounted on a special steel structure will be used for transport and installation of stators weighing about 460 tons each.

ZRE carried  out such projects  several times, among others, in 2014 Nikola Tesla Power Plant in Serbia, where for the needs of the 324 MW generator stator , ZRE has finished disassembling and assembling the stator weighing 310 tons.

The first work orders on the new units at the Opole  ZRE gained from Polimex Project Opole Ltd. at the end of 2014. The order also applies to professional transport tasks and is intended to safeguard the possibility of heavy transport  of  transformers for units 1-4 at the time of construction of units 5 and 6. The scope of the order includes project development, execution of specialized equipment for rotatation and horizontal transport of transformers blocks 360Mw.

ZRE Katowice by promoting local talents and caring for the development of local sport began cooparate with the Foundation “We have talent”. The agreement with the foundation includes support of a tenis player Wojtek Marek enabling the further development and tournaments in the country and abroad. Not to mention that Wojtek Marek is a hall polish champion up to 14 years as well as a winner in international tournaments.
We wish Wojtek many success!