Festo marked 40 years of doing business in India with the launch of its new Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru, which is a major step towards Industry 4.0, automation, and smart manufacturing. This latest facility, spread over 71,000 square feet in the vicinity of Electronics City, is expected to house 600 employees.
This new GCC will serve as an important hub for the company for advanced engineering, digital solutions, software development, data analytics, and process excellence, which will boost the company’s global operations. The new GCC in Bengaluru will also upgrade the skill sets of existing employees and support activities in global process optimization and innovation.
Innovation and Industry 4.0:
As stated by Ravi Sastry, Managing Director, “Our GCC in Bengaluru is in sync with Festo’s vision of automation for a sustainable future; the centre will be a major contributor to our global R&D efforts and will also facilitate collaboration with India’s diverse technology and engineering talent pool.”
Empowering industries and talent:
Alok Maheshwari, Head of GCC, Festo India, commented, “India has been an important growth market for Festo for the last four decades. The company is committed to empowering industries, skill for tomorrow through technical education, and shaping the future of automation through innovation, collaboration, and long-term impact. After achieving this milestone, our team in India will expand 2x.”
A legacy of trust and growth:
Sebastian Beck, Member of Management Board HR & Finance, Festo, said, “Forty years of Festo in India is a testament to our long-term strategy and trust in the country’s industrial and technological capabilities. What started as a presence in the market has grown into a successful partnership based on trust, engineering expertise, and shared values. Looking ahead, India will remain an important driver for shaping Festo’s global innovation, digitalization, and sustainable growth.”
A crucial part of industrial automation:
Festo began its operations in India in 1963 and was incorporated in 1986. With more than 1,000 employees, the company has played a crucial part in improving industrial automation and technical education by working together with 25,000 customers and partners to deliver innovative solutions and develop future talent.
