THE HISTORY

of Deftrans Group

Learn more about us, our history and the philosophy we follow both in everyday life and in business

THE HISTORY

of Deftrans Group

Learn more about us, our history and the philosophy we follow both in everyday life and in business

History

Spearheaded by the Defra brand and including institutions supporting social development – the Creative Multifunctional Facility (KOM) educational and arts centre, and the Astrid Lindgren Primary School – the Deftrans Group creates a harmonious organisational system where business, education and culture intersect.

Identity

Defra is a collection of furniture created for the needs of modern users, with a sense of responsibility for nature and attention to good design and aesthetic detail.

The KOM Foundation, established by Deftrans, promotes educational and cultural development in the region. Its main project is the Astrid Lindgren Primary School in Milicz, which runs innovative educational programs that instil responsible attitudes and develop key skills for the future.

KOM (Kreatywny Obiekt Multifunkcyjny, which translates directly into English as Creative Multifunctional Facility) operates on the site of the former Milicz glass Christmas tree ornament factory. This educational and tourist centre located in the Barycz Valley also features the Bauble Museum and the Lower Silesian Template Embassy. It deals with anything that falls under the umbrella of education, culture and tourism, supporting regional cultural heritage and local artists.

The Deftrans Group’s values – reliability, respect and responsibility – are reflected in the implementation of innovative solutions for the natural environment, and in the actions of the KOM Foundation at Deftrans to ensure the well-being and development of future generations, while also preserving the natural and cultural heritage of the region. Our social responsibility is also exemplified by our ethical conduct towards employees, business partners and competitors alike.

Social activity

We believe that smart and responsible business in the 21st century is not just about manufacturing and selling furniture. We have been proudly supporting local culture and education for over a dozen years now.

Astrid Lindgren Charter Primary School is located in Milicz, in a building of a former Christmas ball factory, which has been rebuilt and readjusted to the school’s needs. The first school bell in KOM school rang in September 2014. The founding and managing body of the school is the KOM foundation.

In our school, creating and learning is a passion shared by both the teachers and students. We’re not afraid of asking questions and we’re eager to find answers. We perceive learning as an adventure, challenge and search for precious knowledge. Apart from maths, two foreign languages or computer graphics, we teach our pupils how to express their own opinion effectively, solve complex problems, enhance communication and group-work skills.

The teaching staff is characterised by high professional qualifications in the fields of pedagogy, psychology, art and education facility management. A friendly and safe school building – spacious, modern and well-equipped classrooms – enables the teachers to plan and conduct classes in a way that favours group integration – via working in project groups or via creative tasks.

See more at www.szkolakom.pl/

KOM is located Milicz, in loft-style interiors of a former Christmas ball factory. Here, in the largest manufacture of glass Christmas decorations, Christmas balls were being formed and decorated by hand for over 50 years and sold to multiple countries all over the world. When the assembly halls of the factory were emptied, a perfect space for creative thinking and working emerged. Since that time, KOM has been focusing on implementing modern teaching methods and educational programs for schools and kindergartens, providing creative play for children, business meetings and a relaxation spot for tourists visiting Baryczy Valley.

The visitors will find the Christmas Ball Chamber particularly engaging – it’s a museum exhibition of over six thousand Christmas decoration patterns. Also, the Gallery of Scout Bolek – Icebreaker 2009, which includes the documentation, trophies, medals, photographs, and a specially adjusted sports equipment used by Bolesław Zajiczek, a distinguished sportsperson and community worker from Milicz.

Art and design enthusiasts will be delighted by an adaptation and decor of this industrial building originating from the 20th century. In 2013, KOM was placed in the top three in the finals of the prestigious Dofa’13 architecture festival in the Interior & Design category.

See more at www.kom.edu.pl