Beckhoff implements open automation systems based on PC Control technology. The product range covers Industrial PCs, I/O and Fieldbus Components, Drive Technology and automation software. Products that can be used as separate components or integrated into a complete and seamless control system are available for all industries. The Beckhoff “New Automation Technology” philosophy represents universal and open control and automation solutions that are used worldwide in a wide variety of different applications, ranging from CNC-controlled machine tools to intelligent building automation.
Beckhoff South Africa
Beckhoff Automation globally has a strongly-integrated sales network with branch offices and distributors all over the world. The South African wholly-owned subsidiary, Beckhoff Automation (Pty) Ltd, is located in Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg, and was opened in August 2006. In 2010 the Cape Town branch was opened to cover the Western Cape region. The KwaZulu-Natal region is now covered by the Durban branch which opened early in 2011. Beckhoff South Africa has a highly-competent sales and technical support team, as well as a fully-equipped training centre where monthly courses are presented. Beckhoff SA supports their customers directly through experienced staff, as well as through a network of certified system integrators. Beckhoff South Africa therefore guarantees proficient customer service and advice throughout the country.
Beckhoff Automation
Headquarters Verl, Germany
346 million € (+46 %)
Turnover 2010
2,130
Staff worldwide
(as of 10/2011)
9
Sales/Technical Offices Germany
28
Subsidiaries/
Branch Offices worldwide
more than 60
Distributors worldwide
Turnover development
Worldwide presence on all continents
The central divisions of Beckhoff, such as development, production, administration, distribution, marketing, support and service are located at the Beckhoff Automation GmbH headquarters in Verl, Germany. Rapidly growing presence in the international market is taking place through subsidiaries in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Norway, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom as well as in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Israel, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the USA. Through worldwide co-operation with partners, Beckhoff is represented in more than 60 countries.
PC-based control technology
Since the foundation of the company in 1980, continuous development of innovative products and solutions using PC-based control technology has been the basis for the continued success of Beckhoff. Many automation technology standards that are taken for granted today were conceptualised by Beckhoff at an early stage and successfully introduced to the market. The Beckhoff PC Control philosophy and the invention of the Lightbus system, the Bus Terminals and TwinCAT automation software represent milestones in automation technology and have become accepted as high-performance alternatives to traditional control technology. EtherCAT, the real-time Ethernet solution, makes forward-looking, high-performance technology available for a new generation of leading edge control concepts.
