Beckhoff Automation

Beckhoff implements open automation systems using PC-based control technology. The product spectrum comprises these main areas: Industrial PCs, I/O and fieldbus components, drive technology and automation software. Product series are available for all areas, which can be used as individual components or function collectively as a complete, harmonized control system. Our New Automation Technology philosophy stands for universal and open control and automation solutions that are used worldwide in a wide variety of applications ranging from CNC machine tools to intelligent building automation systems.

Since Beckhoff’s foundation in 1980, the development of innovative products and solutions on the basis of PC-based control technology has been the foundation of the company's continued success. We recognized many standards in automation technology that are taken for granted today at an early stage and successfully introduced to the market as innovations. Beckhoff’s philosophy of PC-based control as well as the invention of the Lightbus system and TwinCAT automation software are milestones in automation technology and have proven themselves as powerful alternatives to traditional control technology. EtherCAT, the real-time Ethernet solution, provides a powerful and future-oriented technology for a new generation of control concepts.

• 2019 worldwide sales: €903 million (-1%)
• Headquarters: Verl, Germany
• Managing owner: Hans Beckhoff
• Employees worldwide: 4,350
• Engineers: 1,750
• Subsidiaries/representative offices worldwide: 39
• Sales offices in Germany: 23
• Representatives worldwide: 75

The corporate headquarters of Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG in Verl, Germany, is the site of the central departments such as development, production, administration, sales, marketing, support and service. Beckhoff’s presence in the international market is guaranteed by its subsidiaries. Beckhoff is represented in more than 75 countries by worldwide cooperation partners.

A detailed overview of our worldwide locations is available here.

Beckhoff has been represented in Singapore since 2010. The foundation of our Singaporean headquarters followed the installation of the world’s largest moving sculpture, “Kinetic Rain”, at Singapore Changi Airport in 2009. Under managing director David Chia, a knowledgeable and competent team closely works with our customers in the South East Asian market, providing them with the right Beckhoff products and solutions for their specific applications. Beckhoff Singapore strengthens our global sales, service, and support network by catering to the needs of the local factory automation, building automation, and infrastructure sectors. Since being founded, Beckhoff Singapore has become an integral part of the local economy, with memberships in different relevant associations.