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Moving forward to the Power of One

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As we are turning 100 years young and looking back at everything that we have achieved together — all 5 200 of us — we are driven to keep on building our incredible story. The story of thousands of people over the years — the story of one company, Premier Tech.

With a strong foothold in 28 countries and 48 manufacturing facilities across 16 of them, we believe in the power of connection. We believe in the multiple synergies that connect us as a collective and the bond that unites us across generations, industries, countries and local cultures.

People are truly what defines and puts Premier Tech in motion. The foundation of the company rests on the depth of knowledge, expertise and experience gained over the first century.

“I have worked at Premier Tech for nearly 50 years and it makes me feel very proud. It is amazing to have been able to contribute to Premier Tech’s growth over the years and to still do it today. Together, we have built something special, and I am grateful to have played a part in the company’s success story.”

 

Mario Dubé, DUBM4
Operations team member
Premier Tech Growers and Consumers

Premier Tech Growers and Consumers team member smiling

Yet, our potential is fuelled by the potent combination of people — made of the incredible talent density and experience of all team members and new generations of experts and leaders. This balance between past, present and future has been at the heart of how we create and deliver value to our customers, enabling our way forward and long-term development.

Our potential is fuelled by the potent combination of people — made of the incredible talent density and experience of all team members and new generations of experts and leaders. 

Every day we are inspired by those who came before us and are moving forward to the Power of One — where we have the individual power to make a difference and the collective power to win together as a team. It is through learning from each other and sharing knowledge that we are moving forward and creating long-term growth opportunities for ourselves.

“I have been working for Premier Tech in Saint-Malo, France, for five years when I took the plunge and moved to Rivière-du-Loup, Québec, in 2022 to work at the Campus. I have decided to continue my journey at Premier Tech for its Values and its Culture, as well as the professional and personal learning opportunities. Of course, moving to a new country was a challenge, but I am grateful for the resources and support offered by the company to help me adapt to my new environment. I have built strong relationships with my colleagues and I value the collaborative and supportive environment within the company. I’m more than happy I have dared to make the first step!”

 

Aurélie Pitard, PITA
Operations coordinator
Premier Tech Water and Environment

A team member during a meeting

Structured approach to learning

Driven by the constant will to develop a complete learning ecosystem, we create the right conditions through various lasting initiatives.

Over the years, we came to broaden our range of professional development programs through our own training and development centre — the University of Premier Tech (UPT). With more than 250 trainings on either our mobile platform or in-class programs, team members can learn, evolve and add to their competencies in a rich and engaging environment.

With more than 250 trainings on either our mobile platform or in-class programs, team members can learn, evolve and add to their competencies in a rich and engaging environment.

Thanks to trainings based on the current and future needs, this learning environment allows team members to stay up to date on the new ways of doing and to take part in the search for innovative ideas. By offering learning solutions meeting specific needs, UPT contributes to the sharing of knowledge and a common understanding of the organization’s challenges and goals, allowing to increase our collective learning capacity and fostering team work. Everyone contributes to the success of our clients and to the long-term continuity of the company.

“Premier Tech is a big company, yet still expanding. And that is exactly why I wanted to work here. There is still a lot of potential and challenges ahead, and I can’t wait to be a part of its future. I know there is a lot that I need to learn as well — as I am still at the beginning of my career, but I am confident that it is the perfect place to bring my contribution for the long term.”

 

Louis-Philippe Boehme, BOEL
Customer success manager
Premier Tech Automated Systems

Team members talking and smiling

We also have a string of events throughout the year to connect team members and build bridges across our industries and the regions where we are active.

The Premier Tech Summit, which is held halfway through our fiscal year around mid-September, brings together internal professionals as well as up-and-coming leaders and experts.

As we get ready to launch the new fiscal year, our worldwide business leaders and technological experts gather at the Top Managers Meeting in early February. These are opportunities to strengthen collaboration between team members from across the world and to elevate Premier Tech leaders and experts.

“Even as a young expert, I have been given interesting challenges and several opportunities to bring my expertise to the table. It feels empowering, as I am working alongside passionate leaders and experts who value my inputs and competence. At the same time, I have the chance to absorb their knowledge and learn from them. Developing my career in such a work environment is exciting and fun.”

 

Élizabeth Roy, ROYE
Innovation manager – intellectual property
Premier Tech

A team member doing a presentation at the Premier Tech Summit

*This story is from the Premier Tech Report 2023.