A Fresh Spin on Poland's Iconic Bebok Figurines!
Katowice municipality and our company jointly reveal a book-like figurine, symbolizing a railway worker regulating train movement, situated outside our office.
In an exciting turn of events, our company, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has collaborated with the Katowice municipality to introduce a new addition to the city's ever-growing collection of bebok figurines! Located right outside our Katowice office on Modelarska Street, this latest sculpture, known as Zwusik, will surely grab your attention.
Crafted by the talented Katowice-based artist Grzegorz Chudy, Zwusik stands tall by a railway signal, controlling the flow of trains – a noteworthy nod to our Katowice facility's specialization in producing modern railway signaling systems! With nearly 1,000 employees, including skilled engineers, electronics specialists, and electromechanics, our Katowice branch continually pushes the boundaries to ensure the safety and efficiency of rail traffic across Europe.
Zwusik takes on a significant role as we approach our company's 100th anniversary next year. This newest addition to the family of over 100 beboks scattered across Katowice stands as a testament to the unparalleled impacts generations of our employees have had on the industrial development of the city. As Adam Juretko, Managing Director of our Poland's Katowice branch, shared, "We’re proud that Zwusik will serve as a reminder of the tremendous contribution made by generations of our employees to the development of Katowice's industry."
Marrying the old and the new, Zwusik represents an intriguing blend of Katowice's history and the groundbreaking innovations taking place in the city today. As Mariusz Jankowski, Head of the Investor Service Department, the City of Katowice stated, "Zwusik symbolizes not only our long-standing industrial heritage but the incredible technologies being developed in Katowice."
First appearing in 2021, the bebok figurines have become a true symbol of Silesian culture in Katowice. Each unique figurine is a friendly creature, adorned with attributes or attire specific to its location. Many tourists follow the "Bebok Trail," collecting stamps and earning the "Bebok Hunter" badge. As you explore Zwusik and Katowice, you'll discover the city's rich history and legacy in the railway industry.
The origins of beboks date back to Polish folklore, where these creatures were used to caution children against misbehavior. However, in the modern context, these figurines have evolved into beloved symbols of Katowice's cultural identity, representing various characters tied to Silesian culture and history.
The new Zwusik figurine at our company's Katowice office is more than just a charming addition to the city; it's a fusion of the past, present, and future, symbolizing our commitment to innovation, cultural heritage, and the ever-evolving Katowice landscape. So come by and check out our latest bebok addition, Zwusik – we can't wait to share it with you!
As we move towards our company's 100th anniversary, the new Zwusik figurine, located at our Katowice office, serves as a tribute to the significant impact our employees have had on the city's industrial development. This smart and sustainable mobility leader, known for its expertise in railway signaling systems, has collaborated with the Katowice municipality, incorporating a train theme in the design of Zwusik. The figurine not only represents Katowice's rich history in the railway industry but also symbolizes the ongoing maintenance and innovation in the sector, promoting a sustainable lifestyle in home-and-garden settings.
