On April 9–10, 2026, Essegi Automation officially celebrated the opening of its Chinese headquarters in Shanghai, marking a key milestone in the company’s international expansion journey.
This important achievement represents much more than a simple opening: it is a clear confirmation of Essegi’s commitment to strengthening its presence in Asia, and particularly in China, one of the most dynamic and strategic markets in the global electronics industry.
A Global Vision
During the ceremony, Matteo Padoan, CEO of Essegi Automation, together with Tsujioka Keiji, General Manager of Juki China and strategic partner, officially inaugurated the new facility in front of customers, partners, and stakeholders.
The opening of the Chinese headquarters represents a fundamental step forward: Essegi is evolving from a remote support model to a structured local presence, capable of delivering faster, more effective, and closer support to customer needs.
“Trade cooperation between Italy and China has deep roots. The enormous scale and continuous innovation of China’s electronics industry have always been a key element in our global strategy.”
Matteo Padoan, CEO of Essegi Automation
With this new facility, Essegi aims to strengthen collaboration with local distributors, provide more immediate support, and improve its understanding of local requirements ultimately accelerating the implementation of its solutions.
“China is a country full of opportunities. Being here today for the opening of Essegi China is an extremely meaningful moment.”
Marika Lovato, Head of Marketing and Sales
The goal is clear: to become an even closer partner to Chinese manufacturing companies, supporting them in their transition toward increasingly efficient and digitalized production models.
Hands-on Experience in the Demo Room
DDuring the event, guests, guided by Sales Area Manager Moke Xiong, explored some of the key challenges faced by the electronics industry:
- complex material management
- long line changeover times
- traceability difficulties
- production characterized by small batches and high variability
Thanks to its extensive field experience, Essegi is able to provide reliable and practical solutions to address these challenges, significantly improving operational efficiency.
Following this, participants attended a complete live demonstration of Essegi Automation solutions, experiencing firsthand an integrated ecosystem for intelligent material management.
- ISM Ultraflex 3600 F.A.
An automatic storage system designed to ensure high density, fast access, and full material traceability. Ideal for high-turnover production environments, it optimizes space while reducing operational time. - ISM Ultraflex 3900
Designed to support production growth, ISM Ultraflex 3900 expands storage capacity while maintaining full integration with existing systems. It offers a scalable and flexible solution to increase efficiency without altering established workflows. - ISM Incoming Material Station 2.0
Developed to optimize incoming material management, it automates registration, inspection, and traceability processes, ensuring accuracy from the very first step.
- ISM Smart Rack Mobile
A smart and flexible system for line-side material management. It enables quick and organized access to components, supporting picking activities and reducing time during production changeovers. - ISM 500
Designed for medium-low volume production environments, ISM 500 combines compactness with performance, ensuring precise and fully traceable material management while optimizing available space.
