2026 04 03
Grigeo Group, one of the largest paper and wood processing groups in the Baltics, has announced a new partnership with Dakar champion Rokas Baciuška. The partnership aims to inspire young people to pursue their career ambitions with confidence, encourage interest in engineering and technology, and highlight the importance of discipline, precision, and teamwork both in motorsport and modern manufacturing.
According to Tomas Jozonis, CEO and Board Member of Grigeo Group, today’s manufacturing industry is inseparable from automation, robotics, and highly skilled professionals.
“Modern manufacturing is no longer what many people imagine it to be. We work with advanced technologies, automated processes, and exceptionally high precision standards. That is why it is important for us to collaborate with ambitious and promising young talents and to show that engineering and technology can open up a wide range of opportunities. In many ways, just like in Dakar, the key factors in manufacturing are teamwork, preparation, and the ability to make quick decisions,” says T. Jozonis.
The partnership began with events at higher education institutions, where Rokas Baciuška and representatives of Grigeo Group met with students from Vilniaus kolegija (VIKO) and Vilnius TECH to discuss speed, decision-making, technology, and the experience gained both on the rally track and in modern manufacturing.
“Many people want to choose the ‘right’ path immediately, but in reality every journey is built on trial and error. The most important thing is to find something you genuinely enjoy,” says Dakar champion Rokas Baciuška.
According to the athlete, the greatest achievements in both motorsport and professional life are built through teamwork.
“Dakar reveals who you really are. It’s not only about speed – everything comes down to preparation, decision-making, and the people around you,” says R. Baciuška.
Grigeo Group sees the partnership with the Dakar champion as a long-term initiative focused on topics that matter to young people today – engineering, technology, responsibility, and career opportunities.