Festo Experience Centre (FEC) inaugurated in Noida

Noida, India, 2^nd July 2026 : Festo India, a leading provider of automation technology and technical education solutions inaugurated its new Experience Centre in Noida.

Festo Experience Centre (FEC) has been designed as a collaborative innovation hub where visitors can experience live demonstrations, application-based solutions, and interactive technologies spanning factory automation, electric automation, pneumatics, motion technologies, digital engineering, and Industry 4.0 concepts.

Commenting on the inauguration, Frank Notz, Member of the Management Board, Sales, Festo SE, said: “The opening of the FEC in Noida reflects our commitment to staying close to our customers and supporting their transformation towards smarter and more sustainable manufacturing. By creating a space where innovation can be experienced firsthand, we are enabling meaningful collaboration and accelerating the adoption of future-ready automation solutions.”

FEC aims to strengthen customer engagement by enabling hands-on interaction with automation solutions and facilitating technical discussions that help address manufacturing challenges related to productivity, flexibility, energy efficiency, sustainability, and machine performance.

On this significant milestone, Ravi Sastry, Managing Director of Festo India, said, “today is indeed a great day as we inaugurate FEC while celebrating 40 years of Festo India.” He emphasized that customer success is our success and highlighted that this initiative comes at the right time to empower industries to enhance their competitive advantage in the market. With this, Festo India stands ready for the future, delivering best-in-class automation solutions to its customers.

Highlighting the importance of the FEC, Ranajay Sarkar, Head of Market Management, Festo India, said: “North India continues to be a key growth region for manufacturing and industrial development. The Noida Experience Centre will provide customers, OEMs, system integrators, and educational institutions with direct access to Festo latest technologies and expertise. We look forward to fostering stronger partnerships and supporting innovation across industries in the region.”

In addition to showcasing advanced automation technologies, the centre also features solutions from Festo Didactic, highlighting the company’s commitment to technical education and workforce development. The facility will host customer workshops, training programs, technology demonstrations, and industry engagement initiatives aimed at bridging the gap between innovation and practical implementation.

Speaking about the significance of the new facility, Vikas Makhija, Sr. Director, Sales & Marketing, Festo India, said: “FEC serves as a gateway for customers to explore how seamless automation can create tangible business value. Through live demonstrations, expert interactions, and application-focused solutions, we aim to help industries unlock new opportunities for efficiency, flexibility, and sustainable growth. The centre reinforces Festo India’s commitment to being a trusted partner in our customers’ automation journey.”

The inauguration ceremony was attended by customers, industry leaders, technology partners, educational institutions, and members of the Festo leadership team, further reinforcing long-term commitment to supporting India’s manufacturing ecosystem.

FEC will be open for guided visits, technical consultations, workshops, and live demonstrations, offering visitors an opportunity to discover how innovative automation solutions can contribute to enhanced productivity and sustainable industrial growth.

About Festo India

Festo India is a leading provider of automation technology and technical education solutions. With a comprehensive portfolio of pneumatic and electric automation products, software, and services, Festo supports customers across a wide range of industries in improving productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Through Festo Didactic, the company also contributes to workforce development and technical education, helping prepare talent for the factories of the future.