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Growing with vision: Valk Welding and the connection between generations

At Valk Welding, a family business that will celebrate its 65th anniversary next year, a leadership transition from the second to the third generation has been set in motion in a thoughtful and fitting manner. It’s a transition that preserves culture and identity while confidently steering into the future. Valk Welding demonstrates that it is possible—with strategy, trust, and a widely supported vision for the future.

The third generation: more than just a family name

At Valk Welding, the term ‘third generation’ doesn’t automatically refer to a family member with the same surname. It represents a broader group of employees who have been contributing to the company for years and now hold key positions. They form the backbone of tomorrow’s organisation. This generation wasn’t chosen—it evolved, driven by commitment, experience, and shared responsibility.

As Remco H. Valk puts it: “The third generation consists of people who treat the company as if it were their own—a mentality deeply rooted in our culture.” It’s a generation that may not always be in the spotlight but certainly makes a difference. Not through tradition, but through and with dedication.

A proven growth model

What sets Valk Welding apart is its method of growth: controlled, independent, and guided by a clear strategy. “The growth we’ve experienced as a company has become a proven concept,” says Remco. “We started in the Czech Republic in 2004, and every expansion since has followed the same principle. No acquisitions, no shortcuts—we do everything ourselves.”

This model was recently reaffirmed with the successful launch of Valk Welding Finland. This approach not only ensures continuity but also preserves culture and quality. At Valk Welding, growth is not a goal in itself, but a natural outcome of vision and trust.

Group Leadership Team: building connections

A key element in connecting the generations is the Group Leadership Team (GLT). This team consists of colleagues from various countries who hold—or are preparing to hold—leadership roles within their local branches. The GLT was established to safeguard the future of the Valk Welding Group as a whole, rooted in the company’s ‘Strong Connection DNA’.
By meeting regularly, a network of current and future leaders is formed, leaders who are already contributing to Valk Welding’s strategy and direction today. The growth of the next generation within Valk Welding is therefore already clearly visible.

Trust as a foundation

Valk Welding shows that a successful generational transition is not about succession, but about development. By giving people the space to grow into roles that suit them—not because they have to, but because they want to—a resilient and agile organisation emerges. One where leadership is not imposed but cultivated.

“Dare to invest in people, in structure, and in culture. Because those who build trust, build the future.”
– Remco H. Valk, CEO, Valk Welding Group.

The third generation consists of people who treat the company as if it were their own—a mentality deeply rooted in our culture.

Remco H. Valk, CEO, Valk Welding Group

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