<>Automotive investment springing up in Wolsztyn <>Firestone Industrial Products, a manufacturer of air-springs for industry and the automotive sector, has entered into an agreement to purchase land in Wolsztyn, 70 km from Poznań (west of Poland). The firm is considering building a new factory, which would be the first of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe, and was said to be attracted by the city's available labour force and its good communication links. Colliers International acted as consultant for Firestone. Firestone Industrial Products is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc, which is also a major manufacturer of car tyres. <>New industrial park to battle unemployment <>The authorities of Bytom (nr. Katowice - southern Poland) are hoping to access EU structural funds in order to set up a new industrial park to combat unemployment. A 275 ha state-owned site has already been chosen for which a detailed plan will be prepared over the coming