WE RESPOND with our value proposition: MANAGING TECHNOLOGIES
PURPOSE:
We generate technological knowledge and innovation by managing technologies and talent.
MISSION
We manage technologies to create sustainable social, environmental, economic and industrial value, transferring this value to companies and entities through research and technological processes.
VISION
To be a global benchmark for the management of innovative technologies, stimulating people's creativity and talent.
VALUES
Enthusiasm, achievement, and respect.
SKILLS:
Innovation talent, professionalism, positivity, innovation, resilence, honesty and integrity.We manage technologies in a flexible and agile manner in order to foster:
PROACTIVITY
Our structure is designed to give a quick and effective response, based on adaptability, responsibility and transparency.
PROXIMITY
We strive for communication and openness with our environment, with a global perspective, confidentiality and commitment.
COLLABORATION
We take part in the development of R&D and industrial innovation projects by providing knowledge and experience, with economic and social return.
COOPERATION
We work together to create sustainable and innovative value and respond competitively in a global environment.
With Leitat towards a sustainable future
We research and innovate to transform emerging technological challenges into solutions of high social, environmental, economic and industrial value.
Technological development implies the creation of new production and business models that must be sustainable and aligned with the challenges set out in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the not so distant future, 2030. At Leitat, we work with the conviction that technological innovation will be key to achieving a sustainable and equitable model of progress. For several years, we have adhered to the United Nations Global Compact, and faithful to our commitment to society, in 2021, Leitat created the SDG Office with the aim of measuring and growing the impact of our contribution to the SDGs. This will be achieved by generating and applying technological knowledge to develop and strengthen the competitive capacity of companies in the field of technology and innovation. To this end, Leitat has set 5 strategic SDGs:
ORIGINS
In 1906, a group of industrialists concerned about quality, certification and research projects in the wool industry decided to create an association to support the competitiveness of businesses, which they named Acondicionamiento Tarrasense. These industrialists successfully anticipated solutions for the needs of business groups and laid the foundations of the current concept of Leitat.
Over the years, and thanks to the work carried out, the association has expanded its activities and is now identified by the brand name Leitat.
During this time, its dedication to serving companies and entities has remained unchanged, although the type of activities, its organisation chart and in-house working systems have changed considerably, specialising now in various areas of knowledge that seek out the best technological solutions for companies.
The results achieved in recent years prove that Leitat’s passionate commitment to knowledge generation and the transfer of this to the production sector is an effective model for the fast, efficient and sustainable growth of the economy, while also creating new spaces and models for talent development and employee performance.
ORGANISATION
Acondicionamiento Tarrasense is a non-profit association with its own legal status and assets, established in 1906. It regulates its activities pursuant to Law 4/2008 of 24 April of the Third Book of the Civil Code, relating to Legal Entities (Official Catalan Government Gazette No 5123 of 2 May), Organic Law 1/2002 of 22 March regulating the Right of Association (Official Spanish Government Gazette 73 of 26 March), and its bylaws.
Governing bodies
The Board of Directors is made up of eight members who come from manufacturing, business and professional backgrounds and business associations. The General Assembly is the supreme governing body of the entity, in which all its partners are represented.
The Board of Directors has the powers to represent, direct and administer the association. The Board of Directors must also implement the decisions made by the General Assembly in accordance with the established regulations, instructions and guidelines.
Board of Directors
Chairperson:
Sr. Jordi William Carnes Ayats
Vice President:
Sr. Francesc Roca i Llongueras
Representing FINISH S.A
Secretary:
Mr Joan Serra Albesa
Non-member
Member:
Mr Ricard Cimà i Julià
Representing the INDUSTRIAL INSTITUT OF TERRASSA
Member:
Ms Dolors Puig Gasol
Representing TALENTUM ASSOCIATS, S.L.
Member:
Mr Joan Romero i Circuns
Representing the AGENCIA PARA LA COMPETITIVIDAD DE LA EMPRESA (ACCIÓ)
Organisation chart
From a traditional structure to a flexible and dynamic organisation, prioritising operational and project-specific teams with cross-sectional communication and a definition of responsibilities, with the aim of meeting the technological expectations of customers and society.
APPLIED RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (ARTS)
- Health & Biomedicine (H&B)
- Digital Industry
- Applied Chemistry & Materials (ACM)
- Circular Economy & Decarbonization (CED)
- Advanced Technological Services (STA)
NOTIFIED BODY
- Certifications of personal protective equipment (PPE)
PROMOTED PROJECTS
- IAM 3D hub
- Healthcare Living Lab Catalonia
SINGULAR INITIATIVES
- WELAB
- 3D INCUBATOR
- DFactory
INNOVATION
- Innovation and new technologies
STRATEGIC AND SUPPORT STRUCTURES
- Finance and Corporate
- Operations Administration
- Science and Technology
- Promotion and Security
- Reputation Management
- Development and People Management
Leitat carries out projects with Non-Competitive Public Financing with the support of the Departament d’Empresa i Treball de la Generalitat de Catalunya through l’Agència per a la Competitivitat de l’Empresa, ACCIÓ.
ACTIVE MEMBER
Leitat is an active member of the main associations of technological centres both nationally and internationally.
