Federal World-Wide Co.

Name

Federal World-Wide Co.

Legal name

Federal World-Wide Co., Ltd.

Website

https://kgn.com.tw

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Components

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF), Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)

Keywords

• Industrial automation components
• Pneumatic equipment distribution
• Precision dispensing systems
• Static elimination equipment
• Industrial robotics

Headquarters

HQ city

Taipei

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Federal World-Wide Co., Ltd. (KGN) designs and sells industrial automation components and systems through its own KGN brand and as a regional distributor for major Japanese automation brands. The portfolio covers pneumatic and hydraulic equipment (solenoid valves, vacuum units, filters, cylinders), precision automatic dispensers, static electricity removing equipment, inspection and measuring sensors, and industrial robots for factory automation customers in Taiwan, China, and Southeast Asia.

Product overview

Federal World-Wide Co., Ltd. (KGN/飛泰貿易有限公司) is a distributor and provider of industrial automation equipment with over 50 years of experience. The company operates on a multi-brand distribution model combined with proprietary KGN-branded products. The product portfolio spans five main categories: (1) Pneumatic & Hydraulic Equipment including solenoid valves, vacuum units, fittings, filters, and air preparation from KGN, CKD, and FUJIKURA; (2) Precision Automatic Dispensers including dispensers, spray valves, diaphragm valves, and pressure tanks for fluid control; (3) Static Electricity Removing Equipment including ionizers in various types; (4) Inspection & Measuring Equipment including fiber optic sensors, photo sensors, light curtains, and displacement sensors from TAKEX; and (5) Industrial Robots including robo cylinders, intelligent actuators, and controllers from IAI, THK, and CKD. The company serves Taiwan, China, and Southeast Asia through 22 branches and agents, positioning itself as a comprehensive automation solutions provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KGN: Own brand covering pneumatic components, ionizers, dispensers, sensors, and other automation equipment.

Products and services

• Pneumatic & Hydraulic Equipment Comprehensive range of pneumatic and hydraulic components including solenoid valves (B, M, V, K series), vacuum units (VA.VB.VC), pressure switches (PG3A), fittings, filters, mufflers, vacuum ejectors, cylinders, and air preparation equipment from KGN, CKD, and FUJIKURA brands. Targeted at factory automation and manufacturing customers.
• Precision Automatic Dispensers Precision dispensing equipment including dispensers, valves, needles, barrels, stainless tanks, and accessories for precision fluid control applications. Includes KGN precision dispensers (SM-AX, SM-EX2), spray valve ATS613, air-operated PTFE diaphragm valves (ATV120S/ATV120P), and UNICONTROLS pressure tanks (TM/TA/TB series). Targeted at industrial adhesive and coating applications.
• Static Electricity Removing Equipment Static elimination and dust removal equipment including KGN ionizer fan types, blow types (KIB-025, KIB-050), multi-ionizer types, and air gun types for industrial static control applications in manufacturing and cleanroom environments.
• Inspection & Measuring Equipment Sensors and measurement equipment including KGN fiber optic cables, fiber optic sensors, embedded amplifier photo sensors, light curtain sensors, wafer detection sensors, displacement sensors, leakage sensors, and weight sensors from KGN and TAKEX. Targeted at inspection and measurement integration in automation systems.
• Industrial Robot

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CKD CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes CKD brand pneumatic and hydraulic equipment including solenoid valves, cylinders, fluid control components, and vacuum equipment.
• IAI (Intelligent Actuator)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes IAI industrial robots including Robo Cylinder, SCARA robots, 6-axis robots, intelligent actuators, linear servo actuators, and controllers.
• FUJIKURAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes FUJIKURA products including BF cylinders, regulators, clean room type components, check valves, pressure relief valves, and electric pneumatic valves.
• NKE CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes NKE pneumatic components including air chuck series and conveyor series.
• THKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes THK electric actuators for industrial automation applications.
• TAKEXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes TAKEX fiber optic sensors and related measurement equipment.
• UNICONTROLScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes UNICONTROLS pressure tanks for precision dispensing applications.
• CITIZENminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes CITIZEN precision measurement equipment videos and products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Festo: Festo is a German global pneumatics and automation manufacturer offering pneumatic components, servo-pneumatic systems, and automation training. Comparable as a supplier into KGN's customer base and as a competing broad-line pneumatic/automation provider across the Asia-Pacific manufacturing market.
• SMC Corporation: SMC is the global market leader in pneumatic components manufacturing, with a comprehensive product line of solenoid valves, actuators, and air preparation equipment. Comparable to KGN's own-brand pneumatic product portfolio (solenoid valves, vacuum units, filters) and its distribution relationships.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin is a global motion and control technologies manufacturer offering pneumatics, hydraulics, electromechanical, and filtration products. Comparable to KGN in serving industrial automation customers with motion control and pneumatic component solutions across the Asia-Pacific manufacturing market.
• RS Components: RS Components is a UK-headquartered global industrial and electronic components distributor serving design engineers and maintenance buyers. Comparable to KGN as a multi-brand industrial distribution model with broad product portfolio and B2B technical customer base.

Direct peers

• MISUMI: MISUMI is a Japanese-headquartered industrial components manufacturer and distributor offering factory automation, pneumatics, motion control, and sensors globally with strong Asia-Pacific presence. Directly comparable to KGN as a multi-brand/own-brand FA components distributor serving East and Southeast Asian manufacturers.
• AutomationDirect: AutomationDirect is a US-based direct distributor of industrial automation products including PLCs, sensors, pneumatics, and motion control with own-brand and partner-brand offerings. Comparable to KGN's distributor-plus-own-brand model for serving industrial automation buyers with mid-market components.
• Mindman Industrial: Mindman is a Taiwan-based pneumatic components manufacturer offering solenoid valves, cylinders, and fittings with strong Asian manufacturing presence. Direct competitor to KGN's own-brand commodity pneumatic portfolio with overlapping customer base in Taiwan and Southeast Asia.
• Airtac International Group: Airtac is a Taiwan-listed pneumatic components manufacturer competing directly in solenoid valves, cylinders, and air preparation equipment across Asian markets. Closely comparable to KGN's own KGN-branded pneumatic product line and its Greater China distribution footprint.

Others

• CKD Corporation: CKD is a Japanese pneumatic and automation equipment manufacturer whose products KGN distributes in Asia. Included as both a principal supplier relationship and as a reference point for the types of components KGN sells and competes against in the regional automation market.
• IAI Corporation: IAI is a Japanese manufacturer of electric actuators, robo cylinders, and cartesian robots whose products KGN distributes. Comparable as a principal supplier and as a benchmark for the motion control / industrial robot segment of KGN's portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@KGN-TW
• Facebookfacebook.com/KGNTAIWAN

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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