The LUMAG company actively uses the programs of the European Union. Initially, these were projects implemented under Phare 2000 and 2001 and national funds for promoting exports. Since 2005, we have applied for support for investment activities under the structural funds – ERDF – SOP ICE 2.3, SOP ICE 2.2.1, WROP for 2007-2013, POIG for 2007-2013 – measures 4.4 and 8.2, WROP for 2014-2020 – measure 1.5.2 and POIR – measure 3.2.1 – “Market research, sub-measure 3.2.2. – “Credit for technological innovations” and sub-measure 3.3.3 – Support for
SMEs in promoting product brands – GO TO BRAND. 99% of our applications were qualified for grants in the amount applied for. Each of them was correctly implemented and settled. We have obtained a total of over PLN 46.8 million in subsidies for implementing our projects.
Re_Open UK Program – Post-Brexit adjustment reserve
As part of the Post-Brexit Operational Program (PBAR) LUMAG has successfully been granted the adjustment reserve, priority axis: PBAR.02.00.00 Entrepreneurs, Action: PBAR.02.01.00 public and private enterprises‘ funding, in particular small and medium-size enterprises, self-employed, local communities and organizations, which have been severely influenced by United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union. LUMAG has been awarded funds for a project titled „Increasing competitiveness of LUMAG as a response to the effects of Brexit“.
The aim of the project is counteracting negative consequences of United Kingdom exiting European Union as well as a significant increase in competitiveness of the Applicant by the purchase of pad printing machine.
Project value: 161 704,83 EUR
Requested funding: 131 467,35 EUR
Project implementation: Feb 2022 – Sep 2022
Structural Funds – ERDF – SG OP for 2014-2020
Lumag Sp. z o. o. received under the Intelligent Development Operational Program, Priority Axis 3, Support for innovation in enterprises, Measure 3.3, Support for the promotion and internationalization of innovative enterprises, Sub-measure 3.3.3 – Support for SMEs in the promotion of product brands – GO TO BRAND, co-financing for the implementation of the project entitled „Continuation of LUMAG’s foreign expansion thanks to the implementation of
the Go to Brand program.”
The project aims to promote the LUMAG and BRECK brands and increase the company’s export sales in foreign markets.
Project value: PLN 736,900.00
Co-financing requested: PLN 423,717.50
Implementation period: March 2020 – December 2022
Structural Funds – ERDF – SG OP for 2014-2020
Lumag Sp. z o. o. received under the Smart Growth Operational Program, Priority Axis 3, Support for innovation in enterprises, Measure 3.2, Support for the implementation of R&D results, Sub-measure 3.2.2 – „Credit for technological innovations,” co-financing for the implementation of the project entitled „Implementation of technology for the production of a
disc brake friction pad with increased performance parameters.”
It is an investment project aiming to increase the company’s competitiveness in the international market by implementing its innovative technology for producing multi-layer friction pads with increased wear resistance, reinforced with an intermediate layer based on a standard system of binding agents. The new product, which will be implemented as a result of the implemented
project, was developed based on its R&D works.
Project value: PLN 14,226,700.00
Co-financing requested: PLN 4,979,345.00
Implementation period: October 2020 – December 2021
Structural Funds – ERDF – SG OP for 2014-2020
Lumag Sp. z o. o. received under the Smart Growth Operational Program, Priority Axis 3, Support for innovation in enterprises, Measure 3.2, Support for the implementation of R&D results, Sub-measure 3.2.1 – Research for the market, co-financing for the project entitled “Increasing the competitiveness of Lumag Sp. z o. o. by introducing brake pads with improved parameters and reduced copper content to the market.”
It is an investment project to increase the company’s competitiveness in the international market. This goal will be achieved primarily through introducing improved brake pads for trucks to the market, based on an ecological, proprietary mixture with significantly minimized heavy metals, mainly copper. The new products implemented due to the project have been developed based on our R&D works.
Project value: PLN 24,415,623.00
Co-financing requested: PLN 6,947,535.00
Implementation period: May 2019 – December 2020
Structural Funds – ERDF – SG OP for 2014-2020
Lumag Sp. z o. o. received under the Smart Growth Operational Program, Priority Axis 3, Support for innovation in enterprises, Measure 3.2, Support for the implementation of R&D results, Sub-measure 3.2.1 – Research for the market, co-financing for the project entitled “Increasing the competitiveness of Lumag Sp. z o. o. by implementing the results of research and development works related to introducing new products.”
It is an investment project to increase the company’s competitiveness in the international market. This goal will be achieved primarily by introducing improved brake pads for trucks to the market and by optimizing the production process. New products and techniques that will be implemented as a result of the implemented project have been developed based on the results of
own and commissioned R&D works.
Project value: PLN 32,119,851.00
Co-financing requested: PLN 9,139,795.00
Implementation period: April 2017 – December 2018
Structural Funds – ERDF – WROP for 2014-2020
Action 1.5.2. – Project: “Increasing the competitiveness of LUMAG Sp. z o. o. by introducing the product, process, and non-technological innovations related to expanding the product range with new and improved brake pads for passenger cars”.
The Project aims to increase the competitiveness of LUMAG Sp. z o. o. on the market by implementing an investment project consisting of 4 activities:
1. Purchase and installation of a line for the production of anti-squeak pads, including: BSTA 510-150B2 devices, label printing equipment, belt conveyors
2. Purchase of a set of tools dedicated to the BSTA 510-150B2 device
3. Purchase of ironing tools
4. Purchase of equipment necessary for storage and transport: a set of shelves, a forklift
The result of the project is the implementation of product innovation (introduction of new and improved products) and process innovation consisting of the use of a highly innovative line producing anti-squeak caps and the introduction of changes in the production process. The project is being implemented from 12/2015 to 06/2017. Information on the scheme is available from Alicja Jankowiak, e-mail: a.jankowiak @lumag.pl
Structural Funds – ERDF – OPIE for 2007-2013
Measure 4.4 – Project: „Increasing competitiveness by implementing innovative brake pads on the global market.”
SUBSIDIES FOR INNOVATION LUMAG SP. Z O.O. implements a project entitled
„Increasing competitiveness by implementing innovative brake pads on the global market.” under the Operational Program Innovative Economy, Measure 4.4.
The Project aims to expand the LUMAG company by purchasing and launching a new production line to implement all brake pad production processes, which will significantly increase the company’s technical, production, and human resources potential. As a result of the investment, the company’s processing capacity in the truck block field will increase by approximately 50%. The following machines and devices will be purchased under the project: – glue application line; – linear ironing center with a set of 12 tools; – a brick heating furnace connected to the ironing center; – powder coating line; – grinding line; – sandblasting pipe; – stand for shear strength testing. The result of the project will be the launch of an innovative, improved product in the form of a new type of brake pad, which will be a competitive solution in the entire industry. The project is implemented in the period from 01/07/2013 to 31/12/2014. Information on the scheme is available from Alicja Jankowiak, e-mail: a.jankowiak @ lumag.pl
Measure 8.2 – Project: „Implementation of an innovative B2B system in Lumag Sp. z o. o. an opportunity for its further dynamic development.
SUBSIDIES FOR INNOVATION LUMAG SP. Z O.O. implements a project entitled
“Implementation of an innovative B2B system at Lumag Sp. z o. o. an opportunity for its further dynamic development.” under the Operational Program Innovative Economy, Measure 8.2.
The project consists in implementing a B2B system that will automate the following business processes carried out by LUMAG Sp. z o. o. with business partners: price management, development of promotional activities, tracking customer management assessment metrics, sales management, planning and acquisition of necessary resources, purchase of materials and services, product production/manufacturing/delivery, logistics, and warehousing management,
product demand management and services, customer complaint management, cost accounting, customer invoicing, receivables management. The B2B system will significantly increase the efficiency of cooperation with partners. The new B2B system will constitute a comprehensive set of solutions meeting all the needs of LUMAG Sp. z o. o. and its Partners in mutual communication and about the implemented business processes. The project is implemented in the period 01/01/2014 – 31/05/2015. Information on the project is provided by: Janusz Marciniak, e-mail: j.marciniak @ lumag.pl
More information on EU subsidies is available at: www.parp.gov.pl, www.poig.gov.pl, www.mrr.gov.pl, www.europa.eu
PROJECT CO-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION FROM THE EUROPEAN
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
Structural Funds – ERDF – WROP for 2007-2013
Project: „Innovative solution for heating brake pads to increase the competitiveness of LUMAG.”
Project: „Modernization of brake lining production technology as a way to increase the level of innovation and competitiveness of LUMAG.”
Project: „Scorching technology in the friction materials industry as an important process of improving products and improving the competitiveness of LUMAG.”
Project: „Modernization of the brake lining manufacturing process at LUMAG by automating the packaging and dosing of friction material.”
