Airtac

What Airtac does

Airtac International Group is a Taiwanese manufacturer of pneumatic components, founded in 1988 and publicly listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 1590). The company designs and produces a comprehensive portfolio of pneumatic products organized into five categories: preparation units (GA, GP, A/B series, pressure switches, vacuum components); control components (solenoid valves, flow control valves, pneumatic control valves, coils); actuators (a wide range of cylinders including standard, mini, compact, slide table, guided, rodless magnetic, air grippers, rotary table, clamp, and pin clamp variants); fittings, tubing, and accessories (one-touch fittings, PU/PA tubing, shock absorbers); and linear motion products (self-lubricator, caged ball, and miniature linear guides). The company holds 263 approved patents and 150 trademarks across 35 countries, supported by TIPS A-level intellectual property management certification, reflecting sustained investment in proprietary technology and global brand positioning.

The company serves industrial automation customers globally across four primary verticals: industrial automation (factory and assembly line motion control), electronics assembly (precision pick-and-place and test equipment), automotive parts automation (high-volume production), and packaging machinery (high-speed handling and labeling). Airtac competes in the global pneumatic components market alongside larger incumbents such as SMC, Festo, Parker Hannifin, CKD, and Camozzi. Its operations span a headquarters and primary manufacturing base in Tainan, Taiwan, an additional manufacturing facility in Ningbo, China (visited by US customers in March 2025), and a sales/service presence in North America (dedicated US-English portal and service hotline). Distribution is executed through direct enterprise sales, regional language-specific online portals, downloadable 3D CAD software and product catalogs, and participation in international exhibitions including AUTOMATION EXPO India 2026.

Airtac generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of pneumatic components under quote-based pricing typical of the B2B industrial components industry. The company has received external recognition including the Forbes Asia Best Under A Billion list in 2024 and the Taiwan FINI 100 in 2026, and maintains TIPS A-level IP management certification. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales, regional e-commerce-style portals, engineering content marketing (3D CAD downloads, product catalogs, lifespan calculators), and trade show participation, with a product strategy organized around five major categories and a steady cadence of new series introductions.

Name

Airtac

Legal name

Airtac International Group

Website

https://global.airtac.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Airtac International Group is a Taiwanese public manufacturer of pneumatic components — including cylinders, solenoid valves, fittings, tubing, and linear guides — serving industrial automation, electronics, automotive, and packaging machinery customers globally through direct sales and regional distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Pneumatic Components

NAICS

Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Actuators & Motion Devices (Linear, Rotary, Electric Actuators for Motion Control) (IMAHAGAG)

Keywords

• Pneumatic components
• Industrial automation
• Pneumatic cylinders
• Solenoid valves
• Linear motion guides

Headquarters

HQ city

Taipei

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Pneumatic Components Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling pneumatic components including valves, cylinders, fittings, and accessories to industrial automation customers globally

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Airtac manufactures and supplies pneumatic components and systems for industrial automation, including preparation units (GA/GP/A-B series, pressure switches, vacuum components), control components (solenoid valves, flow control valves, pneumatic control valves), actuators (standard, mini, compact, guided, rodless magnetic cylinders, air grippers, rotary table cylinders), fittings and tubing, and linear guide systems. Products are sold globally to factory automation, electronics assembly, automotive, and packaging machinery manufacturers through direct sales and regional portals.

Product overview

Airtac International Group is a manufacturer of pneumatic components offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into five main product categories: Preparation Units (including GA Series, GP Series, A/B Series, Pressure Switches, and Vacuum Components) for air preparation and conditioning; Control Components (Solenoid Valves, Flow Control Valves, Pneumatic Control Valves, and Ordinary Coils) for system control; Actuators (Standard Cylinders, Mini Cylinders, Compact Cylinders, Slide Table Cylinders, Guided Cylinders, Rodless Magnetic Cylinders, Air Grippers, Rotary Table Cylinders, Multi-mount/Free Mount Cylinders, Clamp Cylinders, Rotary Clamp Cylinders, Pin Clamp Cylinders, and Cylinder Accessories) for motion generation; Fittings & Tubing & Accessories (Shock Absorbers, One-Touch Fittings, Stainless Steel One-touch Fittings, PU Tubes, PA Tubes/Flame resistant tubes, and Pneumatic Indicators) for connectivity and system integration; and Guide products (Linear Guides and lifespan calculation software) for precision linear motion. The company also provides downloadable 3D software, full product catalogs, and a product part numbers cross-reference tool.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preparation Units Air preparation and conditioning units including GA Series, GP Series, A/B Series, Pressure Switch, and Vacuum Components used to filter, regulate, and condition compressed air in pneumatic systems for industrial customers.
• Control Components (Valves and Coils) Solenoid valves (4STV, 4SV, 7SV series), air valves (4STA, 4SA, 7SA series), flow control valves, pneumatic control valves, and ordinary coils used to control air flow, pressure, and direction in pneumatic systems for industrial automation customers.
• Pneumatic Actuators (Cylinders) Comprehensive line of pneumatic actuators including standard, mini, compact, slide table, guided, rodless magnetic cylinders, air grippers, rotary table, multi-mount/free mount, clamp, rotary clamp, and pin clamp cylinders, plus cylinder accessories for converting compressed air into linear or rotary motion in automation lines.
• Fittings, Tubing and Accessories Quick-connect one-touch fittings, stainless steel one-touch fittings, shock absorbers, PU tubes, PA tubes and flame-resistant tubes, and pneumatic indicators used to connect, route, and monitor compressed air lines in pneumatic systems.
• Linear Guides Linear motion guide systems including self-lubricator standard linear guides, caged ball type linear guides (LSQH), and widened miniature linear guides (LRW), with a theoretical lifespan calculation program, used for precise linear motion in automation and machinery applications.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Emerson (ASCO/AVENTICS): US-based industrial automation giant; its ASCO and AVENTICS brands compete with Airtac in solenoid valves, pneumatic valves, and cylinders across process and discrete automation markets.
• Parker Hannifin (Pneumatic Division): US-based diversified motion and control giant; its Pneumatic Division competes directly with Airtac in cylinders, valves, and air preparation, but as part of a much broader fluid power, aerospace, and filtration portfolio.
• Norgren (IMI plc): UK-based pneumatic and fluid control specialist within IMI plc — directly comparable product line (cylinders, valves, FRLs) but operates as part of a broader industrial conglomerate, similar to Parker's pneumatic division.

Direct peers

• Camozzi: Italian manufacturer of pneumatic components, motion control, and automation — directly comparable in cylinders, valves, FRLs, and fittings, with similar global mid-market positioning to Airtac.
• Tolomatic: US-based manufacturer of pneumatic and electric linear actuators — competes with Airtac's guided cylinders, rodless cylinders, and rod actuators, particularly in North American packaging and automotive applications.
• SMC Corporation: Japanese global leader in pneumatic components (cylinders, valves, actuators, air preparation) — the dominant direct competitor to Airtac across virtually every product category and a benchmark for Airtac's market-share ambitions.
• MISUMI Corporation: Japanese manufacturer and e-commerce distributor of factory automation components — overlaps with Airtac in pneumatic cylinders, fittings, and linear guides, and competes via catalog-based direct-ordering similar to Airtac's digital channels.
• CKD Corporation: Japanese pneumatic and automation components manufacturer — competes head-to-head with Airtac in pneumatic cylinders, valves, and air preparation, particularly in Asia-Pacific factory automation.
• Festo: German premium pneumatics and automation supplier — directly comparable to Airtac in FRLs, cylinders, valves, and grippers, but positioned at the higher end with stronger European OEM relationships and Didactic/industrial education adjacencies.

Regional players

• Bimba Manufacturing: US-based pneumatic cylinder and actuator manufacturer — primarily serves the North American market with a comparable pneumatic actuator portfolio (round-body, stainless, guided cylinders), making it a regional overlap with Airtac's US push.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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