Global Capability Centre to Drive Industry 4.0, Automation & Smart Manufacturing
Bengaluru, February 19, 2026: Festo, a global leader in automation technology and technical education, celebrated 40 years of operations in India with the inauguration of its new Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru. The milestone underscores the company’s long-term commitment to advancing Industry 4.0, automation, and smart manufacturing, while creating capacity for 600 professionals and strengthening its strategic investment in the region.
71,000 Sq. Ft. Strategic Hub Near Electronics City
The newly inaugurated 71,000-square-foot Global Capability Centre, located near Electronics City in Bengaluru, represents a significant step in Festo’s global growth journey. The centre will serve as a high-impact hub for advanced engineering, digital solutions, software development, data analytics, and process excellence—supporting Festo’s worldwide operations.
The GCC will also build on the expertise of existing teams, driving global process optimization and fostering innovation across functions.
Leadership Speaks on the Milestone
Marking four decades of growth built on trust, innovation, and shared progress, Ravi Sastry, Managing Director, said:
“Our GCC in Bengaluru is aligned with Festo’s vision of automation for a sustainable future. The centre will play a significant role in driving global R&D initiatives while fostering collaboration with India’s rich technology and engineering talent pool.”
Alok Maheshwari, Head of GCC, Festo India, added:
“India has been a key growth market for Festo for four decades. We remain focused on empowering industries, enabling skills for tomorrow through technical education, and shaping the future of automation through innovation, partnership, and long-term impact. Following this milestone, our team in India will grow 2X.”
Reflecting on the anniversary during his visit to India, Sebastian Beck, Member of the Management Board HR & Finance, Festo, said:
“Forty years of Festo in India is a powerful reflection of our long-term vision and belief in the country’s industrial and technological potential. What began as a market presence has evolved into a strong partnership built on trust, engineering excellence, and shared values. India will continue to play a strategic role in shaping Festo’s global innovation, digital capabilities, and sustainable growth.”
Four Decades of Innovation in India
Festo entered the Indian market in 1963 and established its incorporated presence in 1986. Over the past four decades, Festo India—now with over 1,000 employees—has played a pivotal role in advancing industrial automation, technical education, and Industry 4.0 readiness.
The company works closely with more than 25,000 customers, institutions, and industry partners to deliver cutting-edge automation solutions and nurture future-ready talent.
About Festo
Headquartered in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany, Festo is an independent, family-owned global leader in automation technology and technical education. With over 20,000 employees across approximately 250 locations worldwide, the company generates annual revenues of around €3.5 billion and invests more than 8% of its turnover in research and development.
As a “partner in motion,” Festo delivers integrated pneumatic, electric, and digital drive technologies—including software and AI solutions—serving 300,000 automation customers across 35+ industries and 56,000 education customers globally.
