{"id":14473,"date":"2026-07-07T12:35:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T10:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tekniagroup.com\/?page_id=14473"},"modified":"2026-07-08T14:13:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T12:13:35","slug":"managing-the-generational-handover-at-teknia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tekniagroup.com\/en\/who-we-are\/sustainability-report-2025\/managing-the-generational-handover-at-teknia\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing the generational handover at Teknia"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\">main {padding-top: 195px !important;} h1 {color: var(--grayscale-05); background: var(--primary); font-size: 46px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; text-align: left; text-wrap: balance; padding: 0.75em; margin-bottom: 1em;} @media (max-width: 480px) {img {width: 100% !important;height: auto !important;}}<\/style>\n<p>At Teknia, we are convinced that the future of the industry is built on two fundamental pillars: innovation and people. At a time when the European automotive industry is facing a profound transformation marked by electrification, digitalisation, disruptions to global supply chains, shifting social trends and new global challenges, managing the generational handover effectively has become a strategic factor in ensuring long-term competitiveness.<\/p>\n<p>The industry has always been characterised by the transfer of knowledge between generations. This has been the case since the emergence of the first factories and the creation of the assembly line. For decades, the development of industrial companies has been underpinned by the experience accumulated by their professionals\u2014knowledge that can only be acquired through practical work experience. Today, that knowledge coexists with new capabilities linked to digitalisation, automation and the use of emerging technologies. That is why at Teknia we believe that the key lies not in replacing one generation with another, but in integrating the best of each.<\/p>\n<p>At Teknia, we work actively to ensure that this exchange of knowledge happens naturally within the organisation. Our industrial project has been built up over more than three decades thanks to the commitment of thousands of professionals in different countries and factories. That legacy is, precisely, one of our main assets.<\/p>\n<p>With this conviction, we launched the corporate campaign #PartByPart, an initiative that seeks to highlight the value of intergenerational collaboration within the company. Through conversations between professionals from different generations, roles and locations, we show how the exchange of experiences and perspectives helps to strengthen our corporate culture and prepare the organisation for the challenges of the future and those we face today.\u00a0The conversations are shared across the company\u2019s internal and external communication channels.<\/p>\n<p>For us, generational renewal is not merely a demographic issue; it is a genuine driver of competitiveness and the way we adapt to the world of today and tomorrow. Adaptability is part of our values: we are versatile and decisive.\u00a0We have the ability to anticipate change and identify real needs.<\/p>\n<p>In this sense, we see how more experienced professionals bring experience, technical knowledge and an understanding of the business that are a fundamental part of the company.\u00a0At the same time, we see how the younger generations bring fresh perspectives, digital skills and a great ability to adapt to constantly evolving environments.\u00a0The combination of both approaches is what will enable us, as is already happening, to move forward with solidity, and that is precisely what we are seeking.<\/p>\n<p>This generational transition is also part of Teknia\u2019s own evolution. The company began as a start-up in 1992 and has grown to become an industrial group with an international presence and a network of production plants spread across the globe. Throughout this journey, the continuity of the project has always been linked to the ability to integrate new generations who bring energy, vision and new skills.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond leadership, this process is lived out every day in our plants and teams. Our factories are home to professionals with very diverse backgrounds, creating an environment of mutual learning where knowledge is shared and passed on. Whilst more experienced staff contribute their technical expertise and knowledge of the sector, younger colleagues bring new skills and a fresh perspective on the challenges of the future.<\/p>\n<p>With the aim of strengthening this dynamic, at Teknia we also promote various initiatives focused on developing young talent, ranging from internal training programmes such as \u201cMoving Talent\u201d to collaborations with universities, vocational training centres and business partnerships to promote Dual Vocational Training.\u00a0We are convinced that strengthening the link between academia and industry is essential to attract new talent to the industrial sector and ensure that companies have the talent they will need in the coming years.<\/p>\n<p>At a time when Europe is seeking to strengthen its industrial base and strategic autonomy, investing in talent is more important than ever. Industry is not only a driver of innovation and technological development, but also a key factor in the competitiveness of our economies and the creation of quality jobs.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, at Teknia we believe that properly managing the generational transition means ensuring business continuity, preserving the industrial culture that defines us, and preparing the organisation to adapt to the challenges and changes that are shaping the future. Step by step, we are laying the foundations for a project with a clear commitment to thriving and guiding the future of European industry.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"At Teknia, we are convinced that the future of the industry is built on two fundamental pillars: innovation and people. 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