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Pioneers in the automation industry ”The continuous growth of our company is characterized by a steady stream of innovations that significantly influence the latest trends in automation. This is the way we achieve our ambitious goals.” Hans Wimmer Managing Director, B & R headquarters

Our headquarters in Eggelsberg, Austria, is where we manufacture every single product in our portfolio in addition to carrying out advanced research and development. This close cooperation between development and production at a central location is part of our company's philosophy and guarantees unparalleled innovations.

From a vision to an international company 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 The pioneering spirit of company founders Erwin Bernecker and Josef Rainer, together with the vision of accomplishing something exceptional for the automation industry, still influences the company’s strategy today. This conviction led to the establishment of the first international subsidiaries in 1983. Entrepreneurial courage, along with remarkable foresight, allowed B&R to prosper into an international company within the last quarter of a century. Excellent intuition...

Perfection in Automation Perfection in Automation – this motto has shaped our business activities for over 30 years. This means ensuring availability of the most innovative technologies at any time and any place around the world, as well as working closely with customers to develop the best possible solutions. The development of integrated industrial automation is the primary focus of our business. Perfection in Automation also means establishing long-term relationships with our customers, partners, employees and suppliers based on mutual trust and a high level of expertise. Another point...

From prototype to series production, all components are manufactured at our headquarters in Eggelsberg, Austria. State-of-the-art production methods, the latest technologies and fully automated test procedures guarantee end products of the highest quality. Each component undergoes 100% in-circuit testing and complete function testing before leaving our production facility. With exceptionally high standards, the frequency and extent of our testing far exceed the mandatory levels. Numerous certifications are a confirmation of our high quality standards as well as our innovations and...

Our employees make us strong ”Our employees are the foundation of our growth and success. The cooperation at all B&R locations is characterized by international flair, innovative thinking and strong team spirit.” Nicole Rainer Human Capital Manager As a young, dynamic and dedicated team with excellent qualifications, we provide exceptional support to all of our customers worldwide. An open and trusting working environment also fosters an exceptionally strong sense of identification with the company among employees. Just like with our customers, we maintain a partnership with our employees...

”Our high-quality software products enable the customer to implement efficient and comprehensive engineering processes.” Manfred Hackl “Compact, modular hardware with excellent EMC characteristics and made with the highest quality components remains the basis of our product philosophy.” Herbert Maier

Innovation as a driving force Our global perspective as well as our knowledge of all the different machine building industries enables us to recognize market trends at an early stage and incorporate these new trends into our developments. This is the foundation for an increasing number of high-tech innovations that allow machines and plants to be more precise, more effi cient and more economical than ever. 75mm

Complete automation from a single source ft Automation Studio PL C system exceed our customers’ expectations for integrated automation solutions from a single source. In addition to our integrated standard components, we also develop all kinds of customer-specifi c solutions. These innovations continue to shape the industry. So With creativity in development, we set trends instead of copying solutions. This includes the seamless programming tool Automation Studio, the integration of visualization and control in Power Panel devices, compact and highspeed X20 and X67 I/O modules and the...

“B&R products are the result of intensive research and development based on the absolute latest technologies.” Anton Meindl Business Unit Manager “Our state-of-the-art products cover the entire spectrum of today’s automation requirements.” Raimund Ruf Business Unit Manager

Solutions for all industries Companies specializing in packaging, plastics, printing and paper, textiles, automobiles, food and beverages, semiconductors, wood, metal and mining, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and process automation rely on B&R's expertise. Our integrated solutions allow customers in all industries to achieve decisive competitive advantages. This broad orientation toward all areas of machine automation and process control technology is the foundation that makes us a strong and reliable partner. We offer our customers an integrated automation solution from a single source – with...

“Efficient support means understanding the necessary requirements in order to systematically address customer issues. B&R possesses a vast knowledge base that spans many industries. In close cooperation with our customers, we develop revolutionary solutions.” Franz Eder Global Account Management - Energy

On location, anywhere in the world Frank Winter Germany Xiao Weirong China Marc Ostertag USA P.V. Sivaram India Evandro Avancini Brazil

In over 68 countries worldwide, our well trained employees provide our customers with support ranging from project design and application development to expert training programs. This ensures that the customer can rely on qualified project support at any time. Local warehouses and global coordination ensure streamlined logistics. This gives our customers access to our full product spectrum while allowing them to reduce their own storage capacities at the same time. “Our focus is always on providing our customers with a competitive edge – via increased productivity of their machines, as well...