Festo SE & Co. KG, established in 1925 in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany, is a leading global provider of automation technology and technical education solutions. The company specializes in pneumatic and electrical control systems and drive technology for factory and process automation. Festo operates in approximately 60 countries, employing around 20,500 people worldwide.

In addition to its core automation products, Festo offers industrial education and consultation services through Festo Didactic, aiming to prepare individuals and organizations for the digital future in production and new technologies.

Festo is committed to sustainability and aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040. The company has already made significant progress, achieving CO₂ compensation in Scope 1 emissions since 2024 and planning to reduce Scope 1 emissions by around 30% by 2030.