Andreas J. Schmid

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.

FCT Electronic GmbH engages in the manufacture of connectors and cable assembly solutions. Its products include hoods, connectors, contacts, tools for D-sub and IL, adapters for circular connectors, zinc die-casting, subassembly, RoHS, and molex. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Part of The Carlyle Group, Inc., Schaltbau GmbH is a German company that develops and manufactures electromechanical components and customer-specific solutions for railways and industry. The company is based in Munich, Germany. Schaltbau's rugged heavy-duty connectors are the first choice for ensuring the safety and health of personnel dependent on technology. The Schaltbau Media Centre provides access to a wide range of documents, including job vacancies, information about Schaltbau as an employer, videos, catalogues, brochures, flyers, and product photos. The company was founded in 1929. Michael Leuchte has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Part of Funkwerk AG, Funkwerk video systeme GmbH is a specialist in processes, rail and traffic. The company is based in Nuremberg, Germany. The German company offers tailored solutions for train radio, passenger information, and security systems. Since 1982, they have been developing and producing train radio technology for railway operations worldwide. The company specializes in voice and data communication over analog and digital mobile networks, including LTE, GSM-R, or analog. The CEOs are Lutz Otto, Norbert Meißner, Andreas J. Schmid. The company was founded in 2012.