Students of the customs and taxation uniformed class visited the Ima Polska production plant, where they learnt about the stages of alcohol production and the specifics of the work of customs and taxation officials. The visit of the customs and treasury uniformed class provided an excellent opportunity to learn about the realities of their future profession in a practical industrial environment.
Stages of alcohol production at the Ima Polska plant
During the visit to the production facility, the young people had the opportunity to learn about the complex process of alcohol production. The students became acquainted with the various stages of production, from raw materials, through the fermentation and distillation processes, to the final product ready for distribution. Ima Poland as a producer bioethanol and industrial spirits has state-of-the-art technological facilities that enable production to be carried out to the highest quality standards.
Operation of the tax warehouse
One of the key educational elements of the visit was the presentation of the principles of a tax warehouse. A tax warehouse is a place where excise goods are produced, processed, stored or moved using the excise duty suspension procedure. The students learnt about the legal and procedural requirements for this type of facility and the day-to-day cooperation between the company and the customs and tax authorities.
Daily tasks of customs and tax officials
The visit of the Customs and Taxation uniformed class also included a presentation of the daily duties of officials working at the production facility. Representatives of the Customs and Fiscal Service discussed the scope of their remit, which includes supervising the production of excise goods, controlling documentation and verifying the compliance of processes with current regulations. The young people were able to talk directly to the officials and ask questions about the specifics of the service.
Guided tour by Ima Polska executives
The pupils were shown around the plant by the President, Jakub Ima, and the Managing Director, Krzysztof Ima. The direct involvement of the management attests to the importance of the the company Ima Polska attaches to the education of the younger generation and cooperation with institutions training future professionals. During the tour, the company's history, scope of activities and development plans were discussed.
Production procedures and quality control
The students of the uniformed class learnt about the detailed procedures in place for alcohol production. The programme of the visit included a presentation of laboratory tests, which are essential to ensure product quality and safety. The young people were also familiarised with the bottling process and the banding of finished products. Banding is one of the key elements of the excise product control system and is closely supervised by customs and tax services.
Importance of practical vocational education
The visit of the customs and taxation uniformed class to the Ima Polska plant is part of a model of education that combines theory and practice. The students of the customs and treasury profile had the opportunity to see the company from the operational side and understand what working in an industry subject to special state supervision is really like. Educational initiatives of this kind allow young people to consciously plan their career paths.
Cooperation of Ima Poland with educational institutions
Ima Poland regularly engages in educational activities and supports the development of the skills of future professionals. The company opens its doors to pupils and students, enabling them to learn about the realities of working in the alcohol industry. The cooperation with uniformed classes with a customs and tax profile is part of building relations between the private sector and public administration.
Product and service offering of Ima Polska
Ima Poland is a company with a long tradition in the production of alcohols and bioethanol. The company offers a wide range of products and services for customers in various sectors of the economy. A state-of-the-art production facility and qualified staff allow orders to be realised according to individual customer requirements.
We invite you to contact all persons and institutions interested in educational or business cooperation with Ima Poland. We are happy to share our knowledge and experience with further groups visiting our facility.