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Festo China

Deeply Rooted Locally, Shaping the Future of Smart Manufacturing

Since initiating our business in China in 1985 and officially establishing Festo (China) Co., Ltd. in Jinqiao, Pudong, Shanghai, in 1993, Festo has been deeply committed to the Chinese market for over three decades. As a globally leading provider of automation technology, Festo currently employs more than 2,300 people in the Greater China region and has built a robust network of over 200 sales offices and authorized distributors.

We are dedicated to providing comprehensive "pneumatic-electrical integration with both hardware and software" solutions for factory and process automation in China. Our core service sectors include:

  • New Energy Vehicles (from battery manufacturing to final vehicle assembly)
  • Electronics and Light Assembly
  • Semiconductors and Solar Energy
  • Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, and Medical Technology
  • Chemical Industry, Water Treatment, and Food & Packaging

Additionally, Festo Didactic provides comprehensive industrial training solutions for enterprises, universities, and vocational colleges across Greater China, ranging from laboratory setup to curriculum development.

Festo Jinan Global Production Center (GPC)

Rooted in China, Serving the World

As one of the most significant strategic investments of the Festo Group, the Festo Jinan Global Production Center (GPC), located in the Jinan High-Tech Zone, Shandong Province, will become Festo's largest production center worldwide upon its full completion.

  • Unified Global Standards: Adhering to Festo's rigorous global quality standards, the center extensively utilizes top-tier global machine tools, automated processing, and assembly technologies.
  • Smart Manufacturing and Logistics: Incorporating advanced smart manufacturing and automated logistics systems to provide more reliable and faster delivery services for customers in China and Asia, delivering high-quality and cost-effective automation products.
  • Comprehensive Functional Campus: The park features modern production workshops, a smart logistics center, a dual-system training center, professional laboratories, a smart manufacturing platform, and office buildings.

Learn More: Festo Jinan GPC

Festo Technology Engineering Center (TEC)

Driving Innovation, Creating Custom Value

To rapidly respond to China's growing market demands and provide customized products that perfectly align with customer applications, Festo established the Technology Center Asia Pacific (TEC) in Shanghai in 2001. Following an expansion in 2013, it has evolved into a core hub with comprehensive R&D capabilities, serving global markets.

  • Top-Tier R&D Team: A team of over 200 senior product engineers.
  • Global R&D Standards: Based on globally unified testing equipment and standards, providing new product development and technical support for Festo's sales companies and production centers across the Asia Pacific.
  • Customized Solutions: Dedicated to providing custom products and region-specific solutions for the ever-expanding customer base in the Asia Pacific.

Find out more on Festo Glolal R&D strategy

Festo Experience Center (FEC)

Turning Innovative Inspiration into Practical Applicationsooking into the future

The Festo Experience Center (FEC) is a comprehensive innovation platform integrating testing, experimentation, exhibition, and training. The center boasts a fully equipped industrial environment featuring Festo pneumatic and electric drive systems, backed by professional technical teams.

  • Covering Cutting-Edge Industries: Spanning automotive, electronics and light assembly, food & beverage and end-of-line packaging, life sciences, water treatment, and process handling.
  • Sparking Innovative Inspiration: Beyond providing powerful automation solutions, it serves as an automation laboratory for creating test environments and inspiring customer innovation.
  • Nationwide Presence: To date, Festo has established four experience centers in the Greater China region, located in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Taipei..

Explore the Festo Experience Center

Festo Hub Asia

Building an Efficient International Supply Chain Hub

In 2019, construction officially commenced on the Festo Hub Asia project, located in the Shanghai Jinqiao Comprehensive Bonded Zone. By adding a 42,000-square-meter modern facility to the existing site, Festo has significantly enhanced its supply chain operational capabilities in the Asia Pacific region. As a vital hub in Festo Group's global supply chain, Hub Asia has markedly improved order fulfillment efficiency, ensuring products are delivered to customers quickly and accurately.