We are PIA. Close all over the world.

PIA stands for best in engineering quality and is growing expansively, all over the world.

We build on experience and we live innovation. Customers around the globe have appreciated the reliability of our production solutions for decades.

Vision

We make high-quality products available to everyone - sustainably and worldwide

Mission

Companies around the world want to manufacture their products better, smarter, more sustainable and cost-efficient. With our production systems and service partnership, PIA succeeds.

History

60 years of experience worldwide

1963 - 2004

1963 - 2004

1963 Foundation of Evana

1975 Foundation of IMA

1982 Preh founds Industrie Ausruestung 1989 Foundation of M&R Automation

1989 Foundation of M&R Automation

2004 Foundation of Special machinery department of Joyson CN

2014 – 2016

2014 – 2016

Acquisition: IMA Automation Amberg GmbH

Change of name: Preh IMA Automation

Foundation: Ningbo Joyson Preh Industrial Automation & Robot Co.Ltd., China 

Takeover: Evana Automation

2017

2017

Founded: PIA Automation GmbH

Acquisition: Preh IMA Automation M&R Automation

2019

2019

Foundation: PIA Automation Co. Ltd (Suzhou)

Change of name: Ningbo PIA Automation Holding Corp.

2021

2021

Foundation: PIAMEX AUTOMATION, S. de R.L. de C.V.

2022

2022

IPO of NPIA on the STAR MARKET of the Shanghai Stock Exchange under the share number 688306

2023

2023

Foundation: Shanghai PIA Medical Technology Co.,Ltd.

Foundation: Ningbo PIA AI & HR Research Institute Co., Ltd.

2024

2024

Foundation: Ningbo PIA Software Technology Co.,Ltd.

12
locations
worldwide
8,700
systems
worldwide
Experience
60
years
employees
worldwide
1,850
smart
apps
10

PIA locations

Our globally networked teams enable fast and seamless access to specialized know-how. The advantages for our customers: efficient project management, combined with the service strength of a global player and the accessibility of a local partner.

PIA Location Amberg

PIA Automation Amberg GmbH

Wernher-von-Braun-Str. 5
92224 Amberg

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PIA Location Esslingen

PIA Automation Service DE GmbH

Facility Esslingen
Röntgenstraße 12/2
73730 Esslingen am Neckar

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PIA Location Grambach

PIA Automation Austria GmbH

Teslastraße 8
8074 Raaba-Grambach 
Austria

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PIA Location Zagreb

PIA Automation Croatia D.O.O.

Strojarska cesta 9c
Sesvete-Kraljevec (Zagreb) 10361
Croatia

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PIA Location Bad Neustadt

PIA Automation Bad Neustadt GmbH

Theodor-Jopp-Straße 6
97616 Bad Neustadt a. d. Saale

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PIA Location Erfurt

PIA Automation Service DE GmbH

Facility Erfurt
Stotternheimer Straße 37b
99087 Erfurt

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PIA Location Shanghai

Shanghai PIA Medical Technology Co., Ltd.

No. 201, Shenxue Road, Minhang district
Shanghai
Post code: 201108
PRC

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PIA Location Ningbo

Ningbo PIA Automation Holding Corp.

Building 4#
No. 99, Qingyi Road
Hi-Tech Park | Ningbo, Zhejiang Province
Post code: 315040
PRC

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PIA Location Suzhou

PIA Automation (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

No. 12, Baiyu Road
Suzhou Industrial Park | Suzhou, Jiangsu Province
Post code: 215028
PRC

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PIA Location Toronto

PIA Automation Canada Inc.

355 Norfinch Drive
Toronto, North York, Ontario
M3N 1Y7 Canada

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PIA Location Evansville

PIA Automation US Inc.

5825 Old Boonville Highway
Evansville, IN 47715 USA

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PIA Location Leon

PIAMEX Automation

La Vid 107, Tablas de la Virgen
León, Guanajuato, C.P. 37140
Mexico

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PIA Location Amberg

PIA Automation Amberg GmbH

Wernher-von-Braun-Str. 5
92224 Amberg

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PIA Location Esslingen

PIA Automation Service DE GmbH

Facility Esslingen
Röntgenstraße 12/2
73730 Esslingen am Neckar

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PIA Location Grambach

PIA Automation Austria GmbH

Teslastraße 8
8074 Raaba-Grambach 
Austria

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PIA Location Zagreb

PIA Automation Croatia D.O.O.

Strojarska cesta 9c
Sesvete-Kraljevec (Zagreb) 10361
Croatia

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PIA Location Bad Neustadt

PIA Automation Bad Neustadt GmbH

Theodor-Jopp-Straße 6
97616 Bad Neustadt a. d. Saale

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PIA Location Erfurt

PIA Automation Service DE GmbH

Facility Erfurt
Stotternheimer Straße 37b
99087 Erfurt

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PIA Location Shanghai

Shanghai PIA Medical Technology Co., Ltd.

No. 201, Shenxue Road, Minhang district
Shanghai
Post code: 201108
PRC

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PIA Location Ningbo

Ningbo PIA Automation Holding Corp.

Building 4#
No. 99, Qingyi Road
Hi-Tech Park | Ningbo, Zhejiang Province
Post code: 315040
PRC

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PIA Location Suzhou

PIA Automation (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

No. 12, Baiyu Road
Suzhou Industrial Park | Suzhou, Jiangsu Province
Post code: 215028
PRC

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PIA Location Toronto

PIA Automation Canada Inc.

355 Norfinch Drive
Toronto, North York, Ontario
M3N 1Y7 Canada

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PIA Location Evansville

PIA Automation US Inc.

5825 Old Boonville Highway
Evansville, IN 47715 USA

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PIA Location Leon

PIAMEX Automation

La Vid 107, Tablas de la Virgen
León, Guanajuato, C.P. 37140
Mexico

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Our guiding principles

Our guiding principles serve as signposts, showing us how to realize our vision and underscoring our commitment to conducting business with integrity.

Quality and Certifications

Quality and Certifications

We always strive for the highest quality and regularly have our processes, machines, and services certified to ensure the highest standards.

Download: Company policy.

 

Certificates:

ISO: 9001:2015


14001:2015


VDA 6.4:2017

Awards:

  • Automation App Award 2025
  • Stars of Styria 2024
  • Automation App Award 2023
  • Stars of Styria 2022
  • Innovation Award 2019

Sustainability

Sustainability

Our actions are guided by a deep awareness of ecological responsibility. We actively employ sustainable practices to protect the environment.

For us, sustainability begins as early as the development and manufacturing phases. We continuously assess the efficiency and resource-saving use of all components. Our specially developed PIA I4.0 systems enable us to design energy-efficient production systems and test them extensively during the development phase. This provides a decisive advantage - not only for us, but also for our customers.

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Compliance

Compliance

Respectful and cooperative collaboration, along with a strong sense of social responsibility, forms the foundation of our long-term corporate success.

PIA Code of Conduct EN

Compliance with laws, regulations, and internal guidelines is a top priority at the PIA Group. We expect everyone to abide by them and to demonstrate a willingness to report any potential rule violations.

Information from business partners, customers, and third parties is also important to us.

Only by adhering to these rules can we prevent harm to our company, our employees, and our partners. Our whistleblower reporting system enables both internal and external individuals to anonymously report serious violations of regulations or the law.

Whistlebower reporting system

Social responsibility

Social responsibility

We are convinced that entrepreneurial thinking and action are closely linked to social responsibility. That’s why we support numerous initiatives that contribute to the common good.

  • Proactive support for science and research
  • Inspiration and support for young, new talent
  • Building and promoting a healthy society

Membership & Partnership

Membership & Partnership

When working with our partners, we rely on trust, transparency, and mutual respect to achieve success together.

 

Memberships:

  • VDMA
  • National Instruments
  • AC Styria

 

Partnerships:

  • Stäubli Strategic Partner
  • FANUC Authorized System Integrator
  • Siemens Solution Partner
  • Robotics Industry Association Member
  • Dualis Solution Partner

 

Automation Control Platforms:

  • Siemens TIA
  • Beckhoff TwinCat3
  • National Instruments Labview
  • Allen Bradley
  • Bosch Neexed Automation

Our Management

Chief Executive Officer
(CEO)

Shilai Xie

Chief Sales/Technical Officer
(CSO/CTO)

Thomas Ernst

Chief Financial Officer
(CFO)

Ran Tao

Chief Operating Officer
(COO)

Peter Richter

Investor Relations

PIA Automation stands for open dialogue with investors and market participants worldwide. Our goal is to ensure an appropriate valuation of our shares in the capital market. To achieve this, we continuously share valuation-relevant information and updates on our performance. PIA places great importance on transparency in communicating the company's value perspective.

PIA Automation

Contact for Investor Relations

Address: Building 4#, No. 99, Qingyi Road, High-Tech Park | Ningbo, Zhejiang Province

Post code: 315040

T: +86 (0) 574-87908676

F: +86 (0) 574-89078964

Please click here to visit the Chinese Investor Relations page.

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