# Mars industrial operations in Poznań

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mars-industrial-operations-in-pozna
> Updated: 2026-10-02T11:38:48.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Mars is focusing on modernization and industrial expansion at its chewing gum facility in Poznań, Poland. As the largest chewing gum factory in Europe, the plant is projected to produce 33 billion pieces in 2025 for over 40 international markets.

To support decarbonization and automation, the company has invested approximately $120 million in the facility over the last five years. Further plans include a $26 million investment for a new autonomous warehouse and updated packaging lines designed for full recyclability. The site currently utilizes renewable energy and employs robotics and autonomous vehicles to assist production teams.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Mars expands production and automation at Poznan gum factory

Mars is investing heavily in its Poznan, Poland factory, the largest chewing gum plant in Europe, to expand automation, sustainability, and production capacity to 33 billion pieces by 2025.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mars-expands-production-and-automation-at-poznan-gum-factory

### 2026-09-28: Poznań job cuts: GSK and Mars announce major layoffs

GSK Services and Mars Global Services are announcing major job cuts and office closures in Poznań, Poland, affecting hundreds of employees as processes are relocated to India.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pozna-job-cuts-gsk-and-mars-announce-major-layoffs

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