From its collaboration with Università21 to the projects that involve people within the company every day, Emak is pursuing a growth path that originates in the Reggio Emilia area and is built on inclusion, respect for diversity and equal opportunities.
Bagnolo in Piano (Reggio Emilia), 20 July 2026 – For Emak, talking about inclusion means creating concrete opportunities and contributing to building a more open and welcoming community. This vision translates every day into initiatives aimed at people, both inside and outside the company, with the goal of enhancing talents, differences and potential.
One of the most significant projects is the collaboration with Università21, the first association in Italy that enables young people with intellectual disabilities to experience authentic university life, promoting independence, personal growth and social relationships. Emak has supported the project since 2022, accompanying a journey that goes beyond education and aims to foster real integration into the world of work. This commitment has found tangible expression in Arianna’s experience: after completing her university programme and a training period within the company, she joined the Emak team.
This achievement was made possible not only by her abilities and dedication, but also by a work environment that pays close attention to people, where listening, support and collaboration become concrete tools for inclusion. A journey built step by step, generating value for everyone involved: the young employee, her colleagues and the company itself.
“We believe that every person should have the opportunity to express their value and talent. Inclusion is not only a matter of opportunity, but above all of relationships: when a person is welcomed, supported and valued for what they can contribute, the benefit extends to the entire working community,” comments Guido Ghinazzi, Human Resources and Organization Director at Emak.
Within the company, this commitment also takes shape through the “TUtti siamo Emak” campaign, a project that tells the stories of people before their professional roles. Different stories, passions and experiences become the face of a community that grows thanks to everyone’s contribution. A concrete way to promote inclusion and a sense of belonging, recognising differences as a resource and reminding everyone that each person is an essential part of the company’s shared history.
In recent years, Emak has strengthened its commitment to gender equality by obtaining the UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification and by developing tools to make professional growth paths increasingly transparent and accessible. This represents a significant step forward in a manufacturing sector traditionally characterised by a strong male presence, where the issue of equity takes on an even more tangible value. The goal is to build an inclusive workplace where skills and merit are the only criteria for recognition, regardless of gender, contributing to a corporate culture based on respect and equal opportunities.
This commitment is rooted in the Reggio Emilia industrial community and reflects its distinctive characteristics: an industrial model that combines innovation and social responsibility, recognising people and local communities as a central element of its growth.