WorldSkills Europe and FANUC renew sponsorship agreement to support vocational excellence
WorldSkills Europe is proud to renew its partnership with FANUC, the world's leading manufacturer of industrial robots, and WorldSkills Europe Premium Sponsor.
Representatives from WorldSkills Europe and FANUC met in Luxembourg on 26 November to formally renew their longstanding sponsorship agreement, reaffirming their joint commitment to advancing skills excellence in industrial automation and robotics across Europe.
This renewed partnership will see FANUC continue its role as a Premium Sponsor of WorldSkills Europe, providing technological expertise and strategic support for the Robot Systems Integration competition at the upcoming EuroSkills events.
With a shared vision to inspire the next generation of highly skilled professionals, this sponsorship extension marks a continued investment in young talent and the future of smart manufacturing.
“We are delighted to extend our collaboration with FANUC, a company that exemplifies technical innovation and training excellence,” said Laurence Gates, CEO of WorldSkills Europe. “Our partnership has not only strengthened the competition at EuroSkills, but also helped raise awareness among young people of the exciting careers available in automation and manufacturing. Together, we are shaping a more skilled and confident workforce for tomorrow.”
“As a company with 50 years of experience in industrial robotics, we are very proud to be a partner of WorldSkills and to give young people an opportunity to learn more about robot programming", said Marco Ghirardello, President & CEO of FANUC Europe.
FANUC is a global leader in factory automation and industrial robotics. The company has been active in factory automation since 1955 and manufactures a wide range of products, from CNC systems to industrial robots and machine tools to AI-integrated automation solutions. Since developing its first robot in the 1970s, FANUC has delivered more than 1 million robots to factories worldwide. With more than 9,000 employees at 280 locations serving over 100 countries, FANUC offers comprehensive support and training services to its industrial partners worldwide.
As part of this renewed agreement, FANUC will continue supporting young Competitors by ensuring they have access to cutting-edge equipment and training environments reflective of modern industry standards. Their commitment directly contributes to the high quality of EuroSkills Competitions and the development of practical, future-ready skills.
The next EuroSkills Competition will take place in Düsseldorf, Germany, in September 2027, where hundreds of young professionals from 34 countries will compete across a wide range of skill areas, including Robot Systems Integration, proudly supported by FANUC.