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Ing. Ladislav Glogar, Moravskoslezský automobilový klastr, z.s., Ing. arch. David
Kotek, PROJEKTSTUDIO EUCZ, s.r.o., Marek Pokorný, PLATO Ostrava, příspěvková
organizace, Ing. Petr Koudela, Dolní oblast VÍTKOVICE, z.s., Mgr. Petr Žižka, KLACR.cz,
klastr cestovního ruchu, Ing. Přemysl Soldán, CSc., IT Cluster, z.s., Mgr. Ivo Helebrant,
1st International School of Ostrava – mezinárodní gymnázium, s.r.o., Zbyněk Pavlačík,
Jagello 2000, Mgr. Klára Janoušková, Moravskoslezský kraj, Zlata Holušová, Colours
of Ostrava, Ing. René Janosch, Agel, a.s., Mgr. Radka Šušková, New Dimension, s.r.o.,
Ing. Aleš Vítek, maxPositiv s.r.o., Ing. Radúz Mácha, Sdružení pro rozvoj Moravskoslezského kraje z.s., – předseda rady
Ing. ladislav Glogar
Moravskoslezský automobilový klastr, z.s.
Addressing the editors of POSITIV Magazine
to speak on the topic of the automotive
industry in the MS Region works as
a challenge, and a way to appreciate the
activities of the Automobile Cluster, where
I have been working for over thirteen years.
120 years ago, the first car in our country
was manufactured in Kopřivnice. It was
produced by the Kopřivnice based TATRA,
and it was called the Präsident. Nowadays,
the MS Region is the second-biggest region
in Czechia with a well-functioning automotive
industry. We have a new car manufacturer
and many top-shelf suppliers. I am convinced
that this branch of industry was, is, and always
will be the bearer of technical progress, as it
influences a wide spectrum of other fields,
activities, and even people’s behavior.
The automotive industry is demanding in
every way. It creates demand for a diverse
scope of experts in all categories. It generates
extraordinary opportunities for work in
a supranational environment with the most
modern technologies and progressive
methods. These days make way for new
The Moravian-Silesian
Region is Very Distinctive,
an Apt Descriptor for the
local Automotive Industry
As Well
startups, which come up with fresh and
innovative approaches that are applicable to
new products, processes, and also business
models.
Nonetheless, it is people that are key.
They decide what, when and where things
are possible and where capital should be
invested effectively. That is another reason
our region is globally sought after. In the past
years, investments and work opportunities
in this field have experienced great growth.
We need to stress the importance of
advancement in the fields of research and
development. Technical, developmental
and research centers employ thousands of
people. The lack of professions in this field,
however, is beginning to impede progress.
Value added to work as well as earnings,
which are high above the average not only in
Czechia but also specifically in our region, are
growing demonstrably.
We are witnesses to a drastic increase in the
speed of change, and need to be able to use
everything at our disposal to keep up with
this new pace, mainly in implementing new
discoveries for practical use. This is crucial,
and decides upon the winner! It is about
the transfer of knowledge gained in schools
into applicable abilities. We have high
quality educational facilities - technically
- oriented high schools, a universities. What
is becoming apparent, however, is that these
facilities still have some major differences
among them, and there is still room for
improvement and cooperation. This is the
role we try to play at our Autocluster, which
is among the leaders in the Czech Republic,
but is also involved in cooperation between
the best clusters in the EU.
Having the motivation and desire to do things
better, with commitment, but also at ease and
with a positive attitude towards life is what
led to the development of the automotive
industry in the world, in our country, and our
region. “Where there is a will, there is a way!”
Ing. ladislav Glogar
Člen redakční rady / Member of Editorial Board
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