Manz Automation AG develops and manufactures systems and components for automation,
quality control and laser process technology. The company's core competences are to be
found in robotics, image processing, laser technology and control technology. Manz
Automation AG thus unites bundled expertise from elementary technology areas to achieve
optimum results for its customers. The company has three divisions: photovoltaic
(systems.solar), LCD (systems.lcd) and components and OEM systems (systems.aico) for
automation in various sectors of industry. In addition, Manz Automation AG is planning to
equip laboratory systems in the pharmaceuticals and life science sector with its technology
(systems.lab). Reutlingen-based Manz Automation AG was formed in 1987 and has
branches in the USA, Taiwan, Korea, China and Hungary. The total revenues of the Manz
group after nine month in fiscal year 2007 rose to approximately EUR 46.8 million, up almost
50% year-on-year. More than 60% of revenues are recorded abroad, in particular in Asia.