LPP S.A.

The big company winner is LPP S.A., owner of the popular CROPPTOWN accessories boutiques and RESERVED clothing stores. The group has become a true force on the Polish retail market. Founded in 1995, the company's design headquarters remain in Gdańsk, including the selection of appropriate materials for their different lines of clothing and accessories. In addition, the packaging is designed here and the logistics operation that is behind their successful venture was also developed in the port city. The group has successfully expanded into markets outside of Poland: The first RESERVED store in Estonia opened in February 2002 in Talin. Today, the company has 32 stores abroad (in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Russia, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Ukraine) and 47 in Poland.

Fabryka Maszyn FAMUR SA

Mid-size company winner in this category is Fabryka Maszyn FAMUR SA, the largest Polish manufacturer and supplier of technologically advanced equipment and machines for the mining industry. A global player in this sector, the group encompasses an expansive, highly diversified range of equipment and machines used in underground and open-pit mining, and in crude oil and gas extraction. In addition, their equipment is used in the railroad and cement industries.

Koelner S.A.

Also a mid-size company winner in this category is Koelner SA is the Polish and European leader in the production of building fastenings and tools and electrotools. The company was valued for the strategy of development across canvassings, dynamic international expansions and investments into productive powers. To these successes the significant increase of incomes contributed: in years 2002 - 2006 the incomes increased four times from 106 millions to 427 millions PLN.

PKN Orlen

PKN Orlen, winner of the only BEB Cross-border Mergers & Acquistions is a major European oil refiner, and petrol retailer. As of June 2006 the company is Poland's and Central Europe's largest publicly traded firm with major operations in Poland, Czech Republic, Germany, and the Baltic States. It operates a wide network of retail outlets across. In May of 2006 PKN Orlen announced its largest investment ever, when it took over majority share of Lithuania's Mažeikių Nafta, the largest company in the Baltic States, from Yukos. When the takeover is complete PKN Orlen will be Central Europe's largest company

Stocznia Remontowa im. J. Pilsudskiego S.A.

The large company winner in this category is Gdańska Stocznia Remontowa im. J. Piłsudskiego S.A., a leader amongst European ship repair yards and a major player on the world market. Established in 1952, Remontowa specializes in ship repairs and conversions, design and construction of new ships, offshore units and steel structures. Over 200 vessels and offshore units from all over the world, are repaired or converted at Remontowa annually. The Group's slipways and docks allow for the construction of: ferries, container carriers, training and research ships, offshore units, floating docks and steel structures.

Inter Groclin Auto S.A.

Last year's winner in the 'Europeanness' category - Inter Groclin Auto S.A. - is this year's mid-size company winner in international competitiveness. The automotive supplier firm generates more than 98% of its sales abroad, mostly in Sweden, Belgium, France, Germany, and . Portugal. Its core business remains in car seat upholstery. Thanks to the high quality of its products, the Polish supplier now counts Audi, Mercedes, Renault and Volvo among its customers. In 2003, Inter Groclin began building production facilities in the Ukraine to expand further east.