November 2025
Nardò Technical Center celebrates 50 years of innovation: an evening dedicated to people and the future.
On Thursday, November 13, Nardò Technical Center (NTC) celebrated a milestone that goes beyond numbers: fifty years of people, passions, courageous choices, and shared visions.
An evening designed to honor the heritage of NTC and the people who contribute every day to the growth of the Center. A special moment to come together, share smiles, and relive the memories and experiences that, over time, have helped build the company’s value and identity.
The Managing Director, Antonio Gratis, opened the evening, emphasizing the deep connection with the region and the vision guiding every step of Nardò Technical Center.
“In these fifty years, we have welcomed generations of professionals from all over the world."
"Here, in the heart of Salento, we have helped shape the future of global automotive, testing technologies and building a unique heritage of expertise and passion.”
Following this, the Porsche Engineering management reiterated the strength of the international collaboration and the strategic role of the Nardò Technical Center as a hub for testing, research, and development.
“NTC is not just a track, it is above all a place where people shape technology. A long-standing point of reference for automotive innovation, our mindset will remain the same: look ahead and move at maximum speed,” emphasized Markus Eberl, Managing Director of Porsche Engineering.
The evening continued with music, toasts, and moments of genuine participation. Among these was the award ceremony of the company contest which, in the weeks prior, saw employees enthusiastically challenge each other, turning the competition into an opportunity for sharing, curiosity, and fun.
This celebration was not just an event but a moment of shared pride: an opportunity to recognize what has been built together and to renew the commitment to look to the future with enthusiasm and determination.
Because NTC is not only made of curves, speed, and innovation. NTC is above all made of people, expertise, relationships, and moments that become part of its history.