Agenda 2010
January 2010
LOTOS E&P Norge acquires a 50% working interest and operatorship of the PL 556 production licence. The shares are distributed by the Norwegian Ministry of Oil and Energy within the APA 2009 Licensing Round. The PL 556 licence is located in the Norwegian Sea.
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January 2010
Grupa LOTOS receives the award and title For the Renovator of the Polish Industry for the second time. In the 10th edition of the award, Grupa LOTOS was honoured for the 10+ Programme. The organiser of the programme is the Nowy Przemysł monthly and the business portal wnp.pl.
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January 2010
Inter Cars and LOTOS Oil conclude an agreement on strategic cooperation within the development of trading and distribution activities.
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January 2010
Grupa LOTOS, LOTOS Tank and Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowe ‘Porty Lotnicze’ sign a letter of intent concerning cooperation in delivering aviation fuel, lubricants and other technical materials for aircraft operating at the Chopin Airport in Warsaw.
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January 2010
The Minister of the State Treasury sells 14 million shares in Grupa LOTOS. The 10.8% stake is acquired by financial investors for over PLN 400m (PLN 29 for one share).
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February 2010
LOTOS Paliwa launches the first pair of Motorway Service Areas – Rachowice and Kozłów – at the A4 motorway near Gliwice.
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February 2010
Paweł Olechnowicz, who has managed Grupa LOTOS for 8 years, is awarded the title of the President CEO of the Year 2009. which is granted by the Parkiet daily. The President of the Board of Grupa LOTOS receives the statuette of the Bulls and Bears in the listing hall of the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The annual ceremony is to award and thus promote institutions and professionals who contribute to the development, propagation and expansion of the capital market.
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February 2010
Grupa LOTOS and Windsor Energy Group organise the North European Energy Security Forum in Gdańsk. It is the first such a prestigious meeting of the representatives of the EU, the Polish government, the business and experts of the energy sector from all over the world ever held in Gdańsk.
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February 2010
LOTOS Kolej receives the Forbes Diamonds 2010 title. The winning companies are awarded for the most dynamic growth in the last 3 years. It is the second Forbes Diamond for LOTOS Kolej.
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February 2010
Following a resolution of the General Shareholders Meeting of Grupa LOTOS, the composition of the Supervisory Board is changed. Mr. Jan Stefanowicz, Mr. Radosław Barszcz and Mr. Mariusz Obszyński are removed from the Supervisory Board and in their places, Mr. Rafał Wardziński, Mr. Michał Rumiński and Mr. Oskar Pawłowski are appointed by the General Shareholders Meeting.
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March 2010
Mr. Ireneusz Fąfara resigns from his position of a Member of the Supervisory Board of Grupa LOTOS.
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March 2010
During the international Intellectual Property Management Forum, Grupa LOTOS receives the 1st award for professional management of intellectual property and building a competitive advantage based on the Company’s intellectual capital.
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March 2010
LOTOS Oil launches its new modern semi-synthetic concentrate of emulsifying oil – Emulsin Color Plus. It can be used for steel, cast iron and copper alloy machining, both in machine tools with digital steering and in conventional ones. Emulsin Color Plus is particularly suitable for cutting, grinding, rolling, machining, stamping, drilling and forming.
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March 2010
The chain of LOTOS petrol stations is recognised in the ranking of Service Quality 2009, which summarizes the observations of customer service at petrol stations. According to the consumers, last year the LOTOS station chain improved the quality of its services almost twofold, earning it the 1st place among all assessed stations, including for service time and the personnel's competence. The ranking was published by the Rzeczpospolita daily. The organisers of the report collected opinions from 200 thousand customers who filled in questionnaires after a visit to a shop or a petrol station.
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March 2010
The CDU/VDU system of the 10+ Programme is put into operation at the Gdańsk refinery. With this new system, Grupa LOTOS will increase its production capacities of top-quality diesel fuel.
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March 2010
LOTOS Kolej starts the lease of another 6 (out of 9) modern Bombardier TRAXX F140 MS locomotives with electrical drive.
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March 2010
LOTOS Oil’s oil service is awarded with the European Medal granted by the Office of the Committee for the European Integration, the Business Centre Club and the European Economic-Social Committee, one of the most important institution in the EU from the entrepreneurs’ point of view.
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March 2010
In the Responsible Business in Poland 2009. Good Practices report prepared by the Responsible Business Forum, Grupa LOTOS was mentioned in 3 out of 4 management categories:
business versus workplace – for the Let’s talk about LOTOS programme of direct meetings between the employees and the management which is put in place in all companies of the LOTOS Group,
business versus environment – for its cooperation with the Foundation for the Development of the University of Gdańsk and the Hel Marine Station of the University’s Institute of Oceanography
business versus society – for the CSR Report of the LOTOS Group
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March 2010
The basketball players of LOTOS Gdynia win the Polish Cup for the 11th time in the history of the club.
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April 2010
LOTOS Paliwa opens its 150th own station in Ząbki, near Warsaw.
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April 2010
In recognition of his outstanding performance and professional competence, Mr. Mariusz Machajewski – the Vice-President of the Management Board and the Chief Financial Officer of Grupa LOTOS – receives the main award and the prestigious title in this year’s edition of the Chief Financial Officer of the Year competition.
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April 2010
The 3rd edition of the Navigator loyalty programme commences. Under the programme, customers can collect points and pick up prizes at over 250 LOTOS stations all around Poland.
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May 2010
In Brussels, Grupa LOTOS signs the founding act of the Central Europe Energy Partners (CEEP) – a non-profit organisation which associates business entities, research and development institutions and other organisations from Central Europe which are active in the energy sector.
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May 2010
LOTOS Gdynia – the female basketball team – wins the Polish Cup for the 11th time. After an injection of fresh blood, LOTOS Gdynia played better and better in the basketball league regular season, although not all games ended in a victory. In the playoffs, the contest became even tougher, but in the final games the players managed to stand up to the challenge and win.
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May 2010
LOTOS Paliwa and Alior Bank conclude an agreement to launch a new product – a personal account with the LOTOS Navigator loyalty programme.
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May 2010
LOTOS Oil is awarded by the Business Centre Club with the title of The Ambassador of the Polish Economy in the Exporter category. According to the data from the Ministry of Finance, more than 70% of lubricant exports from Poland last year came from LOTOS Oil and its products reached 45 countries all around the world.
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May 2010
Grupa LOTOS comes second in the CSR 24/7 rating that assesses the social responsibility of companies. It is the second ranking summing up the results of research on CSR policies in Polish companies.
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May 2010
Grupa LOTOS receives the title of The Pearl of the Polish Stock Exchange, thus becoming the most valuable listed company in the Raw Materials and Energy category. This prestigious title is granted by the Parkiet daily, the newspaper of the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
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June 2010
The LOTOS Group releases the Annual Report 2009 entitled Sustainable development in the 10+ perspective which is the first integrated report in the Company’s history. The publication presents basic figures, the management approach and plans for all aspects of the company’s activities: economic, social and environmental.
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June 2010
Grupa LOTOS receives the Golden Statuette and the title of The Leader for remarkable achievements in all areas of HR management at the 11th ceremony of the Leader of Human Resources Management Competition.
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June 2010
Grupa LOTOS concludes an agreement with the Polish Oil and Gas Company (PGNiG) for supplies of natural gas to the refinery in Gdańsk. The estimated value of this agreement shall reach over PLN 2.2bn in the next five years.
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June 2010
LOTOS Oil is among the winners of the prestigious Leaders of Export to the East ranking conducted by the Dziennik – Gazeta Prawna daily.
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June 2010
Grupa LOTOS signs a declaration on sustainable development of the energy sector in Poland, herewith supporting the initiative aimed at increasing the efficiency and energy security of Poland.
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June 2010
LOTOS Kolej receives two MOBILE 2010 awards in the ranking of leading Polish companies from the transport, spedition and logistics sector. The company is declared winner in the Railway transport as a main source of income in 2009 category and the runner-up in the Gross Profit in 2009 listing.
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June 2010
Ms. Ewa Sibrecht-Ośka and Mr. Rafał Lorek are appointed as new Members of the Supervisory Board of the 7th term.
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June 2010
The Corporate Press Association awards the intranet portal of Grupa LOTOS Lotostrada with the highest prize in the category of electronic publications in the Columns of the Year 2010 competition. Lotostrada is awarded for the clear layout, the possibility to put up own photographs by the employees, house-made multimedia materials, etc.
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July 2010
In the Gdańsk refinery of Grupa LOTOS, the modern railway diesel oil loading facility is launched. It is yet another investment completed on schedule and within budget under the 10+ Programme. The annual capacity of the loading facility from both arms amounts to 2.6m tonnes.
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July 2010
LOTOS Kolej concludes an agreement with the German Railpool group to lease another 5 electric locomotives Bombardier TRAXX MS.
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July 2010
The Integrated Management System certificate in the areas of quality management, environment management and HSE for Grupa LOTOS is renewed. Auditors of the Polish Centre for Testing and Certification confirm the compliance of the Company’s activities with the requirements of the PN-EN ISO 9001:2009 (quality management), PN-EN ISO 14001:2005 (environment management) and PN-N-18001:2004 (HSE management) standards.
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August 2010
The Polish Ski Federation and Grupa LOTOS sign a cooperation agreement for the coming years. In the 2010/2011 season, Grupa LOTOS shall be the General Sponsor of Polish Skiing. Also, the letter of intent is signed concerning cooperation during the preparation period of the Polish national team for the 22nd Winter Olympic Games in Soczi in 2014.
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September 2010
LOTOS Oil launches new products suitable for technologically advanced motor cars, including LOTOS Quazar K oils dedicated for KIA cars.
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September 2010
Grupa LOTOS is awarded with the statuette of Business Innovation Award for the execution of the 10+ Programme, one of the largest CAPEX projects in the Polish economy in the last 20 years judging by its scale and value. The award is granted by the Polish Market magazine and the Centre for Eastern Studies, the organiser of the Economic Forum in Krynica.
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September 2010
Grupa LOTOS is chosen to become the exclusive representative of all refineries producing or importing petroleum products in the EU in the REACH Programme. It reflects the trust of e.g. the members of CONCAWE – the scientific organisation gathering European and non-European refineries.
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September 2010
Mr. Kajetan Kajetanowicz and Mr. Jarek Baran, who are sponsored by LOTOS Dynamic and LOTOS Oil, win the Polish Rally Championship 2010.
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September 2010
LOTOS Jantar, the Standard Formation Dancing Club from Elbląg, wins the Polish Standard Dancing Championship for the 16th time in a row.
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September 2010
LOTOS petrol station chain receives the prestigious statuette of the Customer Service Quality Emblem 2010. LOTOS stations are ranked among the companies with highest quality of customer service. According to the customers, LOTOS stations were the best in terms of offer, price and range of products among all other petrol stations surveyed. Also, the service time and service organisation as well as the knowledge and competence of its personnel were acknowledged. What is more, LOTOS was listed in the TOP 100 of Service Quality, taking into account all sectors in Poland.
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October 2010
Grupa LOTOS becomes the new titular sponsor of the Gdańsk men handball team – LOTOS Trefl Gdańsk – in the 2010/2011 season.
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October 2010
Mr. Wojciech Szczurek, the Mayor of Gdynia, awards Mr. Paweł Olechniewicz, the President of the Board of Grupa LOTOS, with the Civitas e mari – The City of the Sea medal. The occasional medal is awarded to outstanding figures from the business world who over the years have contributed to the development of the economy of the town of Gdynia.
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October 2010
The Minister of the State Treasury initiates the privatisation process of Grupa LOTOS. The invitation is published on October 30 and is directed to all interested entities, particularly those with petroleum production as their objects of economic activity.
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October 2010
LOTOS Jantar, the Standard Formation Dancing Club from Elbląg, wins the World Standard Dancing Championship for the 2nd time.
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October 2010
Grupa LOTOS is awarded with the title of the Best Business Partner in the category of corporate social responsibility in the competition organised by the Home&Market monthly.
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October 2010
Gear oil Transmil Synthetic is awarded with the golden medal at the Trade Fair for Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Drive and Control Systems in Katowice.
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November 2010
Grupa LOTOS and Mitsubishi International GmbH conclude a 3.5-year agreement for sale of xylene fraction to Mitsubishi International GmbH. The estimated value of the contract is PLN 805.3m.
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November 2010
Engine oils LOTOS Quazar are awarded with the European Medal which is granted to products and services meeting the European standards. Other factors taken into account are the company’s dynamics as well as the awards and certificates it received.
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November 2010
The Management Board of Grupa LOTOS unveils its new development strategy for 2011-2015, along with long-term development directions until 2020. The key elements of the new strategy for the coming years are rapid development of exploration for and production of hydrocarbons (upstream segment) and further development of the sales force.
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November 2010
Grupa LOTOS is declared leader of the most actively investing companies in 2009 in the ranking prepared by Dziennik – Gazeta Prawna daily.
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November 2010
Grupa LOTOS and Lechia Gdańsk sign a sponsorship contract. The agreement for sponsoring the senior team shall last for 3 years.
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November 2010
In the Platts Top 250 Global Energy Company Rankings of the most valuable energy companies in the world, Grupa LOTOS is ranked on the high 21st place among the world’s top performing oil production companies.
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November 2010
The National Programme for the Development of Ski Jumping “Szukamy Następców Mistrza” (Looking for the Champion’s Successors) – organised by the Polish Ski Federation and Grupa LOTOS – wins in the DEMES 2010 Sport and Business Awards in the category Youth Sport Programme.
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December 2010
LOTOS Petrobaltic acquires full operating control over the Lithuanian oil exploration company – AB Geonafta.
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December 2010
For the second time ina row, LOTOS Dynamic fuels are awarded with the Golden Consumer Laurel 2010 in the Premium Fuels category. Consumer Laurel is a consumer programme held annually aimed to reward the most popular products and brands in different categories.
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December 2010
In the 7th edition of the Most Valuable Polish Brands ranking published by the Rzeczpospolita daily, the value of the LOTOS brand is estimated at PLN 675m, which constitutes an increase of 10% as compared to 2009. The LOTOS brand upholds its high 18th position among 330 other ranked brands.
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December 2010
LOTOS Tank and P.P. Porty Lotnicze conclude a lease agreement of the land located at the Chopin Airport in Warsaw, on which an aviation fuel handling facility will be built.
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December 2010
For the 10th time, LOTOS Czechowice is awarded with the certificate and the Platinum Statuette of The Fair-Play Company of the Year 2010 by the Polish Chamber of Commerce.
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December 2010
Grupa LOTOS signs a PLN 4bn contract for petrol supplies to be delivered to Shell Polska Sp. z o.o. in 2011. Thanks to this contract, LOTOS becomes the major supplier of PB95 petrol and diesel oil to the Polish chain of Shell petrol stations in 2011.
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December 2010
Grupa LOTOS is honoured with the title of the Super Patron of the Year 2010 at the 8th Gdańsk Sport Gala Event. The winner is chosen by the jury comprising persons appointed by the Gdańsk Sport Council, including Mr. Leszek Blanik, Mr. Maciej Turnowiecki, Mr. Maciej Polny, Mr. Mateusz Kusznierewicz and Mr. Dariusz Michalczewski.
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December 2010
In the 4th edition of the Social Reports competition, Grupa LOTOS receives a distinction for the first of its kind publication Sustainable development in the 10+ perspective. Grupa LOTOS is awarded for the successful attempt at including social and environmental issues in its integrated reporting. The annual report of the Company receives the jury’s recognition in the competition organised by PricewaterhouseCoopers, Responsible Business Forum and CSR Consulting for the 3rd time in a row.
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January 2011
Grupa LOTOS signs a PLN 1.7bn contract for petrol supplies to be delivered to BP in Poland in 2011. Thanks to this contract, LOTOS becomes the major supplier of petrol and diesel oil to the Polish chain of BP petrol stations.
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January 2011
LOTOS Czechowice and its President, Mr. Tadeusz Szkudlarski, are awarded with the Platinum Laurel of Skills and Competence of The Socially Responsible Company. For 19 years, the awards have been granted by the Regional Chamber of Commerce to persons and companies that actively support the process of changes in the region and in the entire country.
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January 2011
In the Gdańsk refinery of Grupa LOTOS, the mild hydrocracking (MHC) installation is launched. It is the penultimate installation under the 10+ Programme.
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January 2011
In the poll by Gazeta Wyborcza daily, Grupa LOTOS receives the title of the Sport Patron of the Year 2010 in the Pomeranian voivodeship.
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January 2011
Grupa LOTOS is again included in the exclusive group of 16 companies comprising the new index of socially responsible companies – the RESPECT Index.
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January 2011
LOTOS Exploration & Production Norge AS – a subsidiary of LOTOS Petrobaltic – is granted the operatorship and a 25% working interest in the PL 503B license, situated in the south of the North Sea. It is already the 8th licence of Grupa LOTOS in Norway.
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February 2011
Grupa LOTOS is ranked among the leaders of the BI-NGO 2010 Index. The Index evaluates how well the 500 largest companies listed by the Rzeczpospolita daily communicate their CSR efforts over the Internet.
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February 2011
Grupa LOTOS receives the first award in the Investor Relations category of the Listed Company of the Year 2010 ranking, prepared by the Pentor Research Institute for the Puls Biznesu daily.
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February 2011
LOTOS Kolej, LOTOS Asfalt and LOTOS Parafiny are awarded with the titles of Forbes Diamonds 2011, granted every year by the Forbes monthly to companies whose value has risen most dynamically over the last 3 years.
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March 2011
In the Gdańsk refinery of Grupa LOTOS, the Residium Oil Supercritical Extraction (ROSE) installation is launched. It is the last installation under the 10+ Programme.
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March 2011
Grupa LOTOS receives the Business Superbrand Polska title in the third edition of the prestigious Business Superbrands project. The decision to honour Grupa LOTOS was taken by the Brand Council, an independent collective body of experts on marketing, advertising and branding, based on the brand recognition, its unique character and customer loyalty.
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