ZAWIERCIE, Poland — Odlewnia Zawiercie S.A., the Polish leading manufacturer behind the EE brand and a member of Meide Group, celebrated its 140th anniversary on 15 October 2026 at its Zawiercie plant. Customers from Poland and abroad joined government officials, industry association representatives and retired employees to mark the occasion and see the results of the company's ongoing modernisation.
Founded in 1886, EE manufactures malleable iron pipe fittings and has been part of Meide Group since 2022. The anniversary brought together its longstanding foundry heritage and its developing role within the group's European manufacturing and sales operations.
Investment in Manufacturing and Market Development
In his opening address, EE President Yelei Gao reflected on the company's history and outlined the progress made since it joined Meide Group. He thanked customers, industry organisations and the local community for their continued trust and support.
Chief Financial Officer Agnieszka Przybył presented recent investments in equipment upgrades, manufacturing processes and production lines, explaining how these initiatives support product quality and operational efficiency. Baolin Wang, Assistant General Manager of EE's representative office in Poland, outlined sales and market development priorities.
Zawiercie Mayor Anna Nemś and representatives of the Polish Foundrymen’s Technical Association and the Polish Foundry Chamber of Commerce also addressed the gathering, recognising EE's contribution to the local economy and the foundry industry.
Factory Tours Highlight Manufacturing Upgrades
Guided tours led by Gao gave guests a first-hand view of changes across the plant, including its core-making and casting workshops. Visitors saw improvements to equipment and production processes, demonstrating how Meide Group’s smart manufacturing experience is being applied at the Polish facility.
Customers and representatives of local development and industry organisations shared their impressions following the tours. They welcomed the progress made in modernising the plant, with customers expressing confidence in EE's continued operations following its sustained investment in technology and equipment.
Meide Group Broadens Choice for European Customers
The showroom introduced visitors to Meide Group's wider product portfolio, including grooved fittings, press fittings, ductile iron pipes, valves and power fittings. Discussions centred on opportunities to source additional product categories through EE, extending cooperation beyond its established malleable iron fitting range.
“Now that we know EE and Meide offer such a wide range of products, we can source them all through EE,” one customer commented.
The visit illustrated the showroom's role in helping European customers explore more of the group’s products through an established local business. It also created opportunities to discuss new requirements with existing customers and develop relationships across additional product categories.
Meide Group will continue to support EE's development in Europe and strengthen the showroom’s role as a regional product showcase and customer contact point. Combining EE’s foundry expertise with the group’s global manufacturing resources will remain central to its approach to serving European customers and building long-term partnerships.
