Jan Hofmann

Bürkert GmbH & Co. KG engages in the manufacture and marketing of fluid control systems. Its products include solenoid valves, process and control valves, electromotive valves, microfluidic valves and pumps, pneumatics and process interfaces, mass flow controllers, solenoid control valves, filtration modules, and sensors, transmitters and controllers. The company was founded in 1946 by Christian Bürkert and is headquartered in Ingelfingen, Germany.

FESTO AG & Co. KG provides pneumatic, servo-pneumatic, and electric automation technology solutions for factory and process automation. The firm operates through the Automation and Didactic segments. The Automation segment offers products, systems, and services related to pneumatic and electrical control, as well as drive technology. The Didactic segment focuses on learning systems, training, and consulting. Its products include pneumatic and electro-mechanical drives, servo-pneumatic positioning systems, motors and controllers, handling systems and grippers, vacuum technology, valves and valve terminals, sensors, vision systems, compressed air preparation, pneumatic and electrical connection technology, control technology and software, as well as complete handling systems, mounting plates, and control cabinets. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Esslingen, Germany.