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The Strategic Industrial Zone Holešov is growing with a major player in the engineering sector. International CZ, spol. s r.o., has begun construction of its new premises, which will become not only the company’s headquarters, but also a modern center for production, service, and education in the field of custom-made machines and CNC machining.

The strategic industrial zone Holešov is changing before our eyes. Large-scale buildings, heavy machinery and newly growing halls – all of this indicates that Holešov is becoming a truly vibrant center of business and investment in the Zlín Region.

The strategic industrial zone Holešov has welcomed another investor. Dinel, s.r.o., which specializes in the development and production of measuring equipment for controlling technological processes, has started construction of a new facility here.

The planned transport artery for cyclists and pedestrians in the Strategic Industrial Zone Holešov is taking on more concrete outlines. After earlier preparatory work and partial stages, the construction of a new three-kilometer route continues, which will significantly expand the possibilities of ecological transport in the location and connect key points in the Zone with the surrounding city. This will connect Všetulská Street with the western part of the industrial zone and will lead to the roundabout intersection of Holešovská and Martinická Streets. The route will continue north along Holešovská Street to the former airport.

The Zlín Region continues to maintain its reputation as a region with a low unemployment rate. According to the latest data from the Czech Statistical Office, unemployment in the region reached 3.70% at the end of February 2025, which corresponds to approximately 14,400 job seekers (about 4.1 applicants per 1 vacancy). The Zlín Region thus achieved the fifth lowest unemployment rate among the regions of the Czech Republic.

One of the most significant investment projects for the next few years was launched in the Strategic Industrial Zone Holešov in January of this year. The project, entitled “SPZ Holešov – Construction 11 – Technical and Transport Infrastructure within SPZ Holešov – West and Center”, will bring extensive modifications to the transport and technical infrastructure, which will significantly increase the attractiveness of this location for new investors.

The Holešov industrial zone continues to develop thanks to the further expansion of Plastix Trade, which specializes in the production of plastic parts using vacuum forming technology.

On Thursday, December 19, 2024, a ten-kilometer section of the D49 motorway between Hulín and Holešov was opened. This section represents an important step in improving the traffic situation in the region. Completion of the remaining 7.8-kilometer section to Fryšták is planned for this year.

The strategic industrial zone of Holešov will be the site of further development of the Fire Rescue Service of the Zlín Region. Based on the decision of the Zlín Region Council, a donation agreement was approved, thanks to which the firefighters will acquire a new plot of land with an area of 0.4 hectares, which is connected to their existing facilities.

The Holešov strategic industrial zone is getting another important investor. The company Oxalis, known for its quality production of teas, coffee and chocolate specialties, plans to build a new production and logistics center here. The new contract concluded with the company is a key step for the further development of this location.