Fig. 1.
Concentration of industrial entities by the intensity of R&D work (A – high, B – medium high, C – medium low and D – low technology) in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship in 2009.
Source: own study based on the Local Data Bank.
Fig. 2.
Concentration of industrial entities by the intensity of R&D work (A – high, B – medium high, C – medium low and D – low technology) in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship in 2020.
Source: own study based on the Local Data Bank.
Fig. 3.
Concentration of industrial entities by the intensity of R&D work (A – high, B – medium high, C – medium low and D – low technology) in the largest cities and suburban zones in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship in 2009.
Source: own study based on the Local Data Bank.
Fig. 4.
Concentration of industrial entities by the intensity of R&D work (A – high, B – medium high, C – medium low and D – low technology) in the largest cities and suburban zones in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship in 2020.
Source: own study based on the Local Data Bank.
Table 1.
Selected companies working within the Lower Silesian Automotive Cluster in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship in 2020.
| Company | Location | Area of economic activity |
|---|---|---|
| Aircom Automotive | Pietrzykowice | Production of tyre repair kits |
| BASF Polska | Środa Śląska | Production of car catalysts |
| Eldisy Polska | Komorniki (Śląska) | Production of sealing elements |
| Sika Automotive Złotoryja | Złotoryja | Production of bitumen mats for companies in automotive industry |
| Faurecia Automotive Polska | Legnica, Walbrzych, Jelcz-Laskowice | Design and production of car equipment elements (car seats, technologies of emission control, car interiors, IT solutions) |
| Gates Polska | Legnica | Production of rubber stripes and wires |
| GOTEC Polska | Komorniki (Środa Śląska) | Processing of surface of undercarriage elements |
| Hester | Pieszyce (Dzierzoniów) | Production of technical fabrics |
| HMT Heldener Metall Technik | Środa Śląska | Sheet metal forming |
| Pitssburg Glass Works | Komorniki (Środa Śląska) | Production of car glass |
| Pneumat System | Wroclaw | Production of pneumatic systems |
| Ritex Logistics | Gniewomierz (Legnica) | Transport, freight, logistics |
| Sanden Manufacturing Polska | Polkowice | Production of compressors for car AC |
| Schurholz Polska | Komorniki (Środa Śląska) | Production of coachwork, elements of undercarriage, interior and parts for electronics |
| Sitech | Polkowice | Production of metal chassis for car seats |
| Voestalpine Rotec | Komorniki (Środa Śląska) | Production of steel and aluminium elements |
| Wezi-tec | Legnica | Production of car modules |
| Autoliv | Oława, Jelcz-Laskowice | Production of car safety systems (seat belts, airbags) |
| Mobile Climate Control | Oława | Production of vehicle A/C and heating systems |
| Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Polska | Jawor | Production of engines and batteries for electric cars |
1 Source: own study based on Dolny Śląsk… 2020.
Fig. 5.
Changes in the distribution of industrial entities of A – high, B – medium high, C – medium low and D – low technology in the largest cities in the region depending on the distance from the core centre in the years 2009–2020.
Source: own study based on the Local Data Bank.
Table 2.
HHI value for the industry by the intensity of R&D work in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship in the years 2009–2020.
| Level of technology | 2009 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| HHI value | ||
| Industrial entities total | 836 | 714 |
| High technology | 2,974 | 3,372 |
| Medium high technology | 1,479 | 1,404 |
| Medium low technology | 879 | 646 |
| Low technology | 669 | 630 |
Fig. 6.
Types of units based on the LQ value in 2020 and its change in the years 2009–2020 in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship for high-technology – A and low-technology – B industries.
LQ – location quotient Source: own study based on the Local Data Bank.