SMC: Expertise – Passion – Automation
With a market share of more than 38%, SMC is the world's number 1 in drive and control technology for pneumatic and electrical systems. Listed on the Japanese stock market, the company has a global presence and employs more than 20,800 people. SMC's portfolio comprises more than 12,000 product groups and over 700,000 variants in the fields of air treatment, valve technology, actuators, vacuum technology, sensor technology and electrical control and drive technology. In addition, the development of customer-specific high-tech solutions as well as services and professional consulting to increase productivity and energy efficiency are important elements of the competence spectrum. Comprehensive advice on machine safety adds an additional component to the unique competence spectrum.

Innovative strength provides a competitive edge
Technicians and engineers work in state-of-the-art research and development centres in Japan, China, the USA and Europe and set trends for the entire industrial automation. More than 160 million EUR are invested annually in research and development to secure the company's innovative edge. For example, micro-pneumatics were invented in SMC laboratories and innovations for high-vacuum applications and highly resistant PFA/PTFE products were developed. Specialized teams of experts for the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Packaging and Life Science industries work closely with customers to develop innovative solutions for a decisive competitive advantage.

SMC Austria as CEE headquarters
The Austrian headquarters in Korneuburg is also the headquarters for 14 countries in Central and Eastern Europe. More than 250 employees work on the more than 37,000 m² site. The technical competence along the entire value chain is powerful and flexible, with production, a state-of-the-art technology centre, prototype construction, test laboratories, endurance testing facilities and training centres bundled at the location.

Know-how, sound advice and personal contact make SMC a competent and reliable partner for diverse industries. With a dense network of sales organisations and sales offices, SMC is present throughout CEE. Customers are personally looked after on site and benefit from a consistently high international quality standard. Continuous process improvements, state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies and local warehouses in the countries guarantee systems and products of the highest quality and short delivery times.

Facts & Figures
- Founded in 1959
- Group headquarters in Tokyo, Japan
- Component portfolio of more than 12,000 proven individual products and 700,000 variants
- More than 20,800 employees worldwide
- Technicians in 5 research centres in Japan, China, USA and Europe (UK, Germany)
- 34 production facilities worldwide
- 82 offices around the globe