Emerson Opens New Fluid and Motion Control Manufacturing Facility in Shanghai, Strengthening Local I
Time:2026-08-26 Browse: 0
Published: August 26, 2026
Emerson has officially opened a new manufacturing facility for its Fluid and Motion Control business in Shanghai, China, marking a new milestone in the company's long-term investment and localization strategy in the Chinese industrial automation market.
The opening ceremony brought together representatives from local government, customers, industry associations and business partners, along with Emerson's global and China leadership teams and employees. The new facility is expected to strengthen Emerson's local manufacturing capabilities and provide a more flexible platform for serving customers across China's industrial and manufacturing sectors.
New Shanghai Facility Expands Local Manufacturing Capacity
Located in Songjiang District, Shanghai, the new facility covers approximately 45,000 square meters.
The factory will support Emerson's localized manufacturing operations across industrial automation, factory automation and precision fluid control applications. Its flexible production capabilities are designed to help Emerson respond more efficiently to changing customer requirements and demand in the Chinese market.
Beyond manufacturing, the new facility is also positioned as a collaborative platform connecting customers, partners and Emerson engineering teams.
This model is intended to support closer cooperation on application engineering, product development and industrial automation solutions, particularly in sectors such as smart manufacturing, new energy and life sciences.
The investment also reflects the continuing importance of local manufacturing and engineering capabilities as industrial customers increasingly require shorter response times, application-specific solutions and localized technical support.
Emerson Fluid and Motion Control Portfolio
Emerson's Fluid and Motion Control business covers several critical control functions used in industrial and factory automation applications.
Its portfolio includes:
Fluid control
Pneumatic automation
Assembly automation
Precision pressure control
Valve position sensing
Discrete valve control
The business operates through six major brands: ASCO™, AVENTICS™, TESCOM™, AFAG™, AGI™ and TopWorx™.
These technologies serve a broad range of industries, including energy, chemicals, power generation, automotive, food and beverage, life sciences, electronics and semiconductor manufacturing.
The combination of fluid control, pneumatic automation, pressure control and discrete valve technologies allows industrial customers to address different control requirements across machines, production lines and process equipment.
Supporting Industrial Automation and Factory Automation
Fluid and motion control technologies are often critical components within larger industrial automation systems.
Pneumatic valves, solenoid valves, pressure regulators, valve position sensors and related control components can directly affect machine response, process stability and equipment availability.
For manufacturers operating in demanding environments, reliable control of air, gases, liquids and other media is essential for maintaining consistent production performance.
Emerson's expanded local manufacturing capability in Shanghai is therefore relevant not only to individual components, but also to the broader development of industrial automation and factory automation solutions in China.
The company says the new facility will help provide customers with more responsive manufacturing and application support while improving operational reliability and continuity.
Six Emerson Brands Support Multiple Industrial Applications
The new facility will support Emerson's Fluid and Motion Control business, which brings together several established automation technology brands.
ASCO™
ASCO specializes in solenoid valves, fluid control and pneumatic control technologies used in industrial automation and process applications.
AVENTICS™
AVENTICS provides pneumatic automation technologies, including pneumatic valves, cylinders, air preparation equipment and related automation components.
TESCOM™
TESCOM focuses on precision pressure control, supporting applications where accurate and reliable regulation of gases and fluids is required.
AFAG™
AFAG provides assembly automation and handling technologies for manufacturing applications, helping automate material handling, feeding and assembly processes.
AGI™
AGI technologies support industrial automation applications involving fluid and motion control.
TopWorx™
TopWorx provides discrete valve control and valve position sensing solutions, helping industrial control systems monitor and control automated valves.
Together, these brands address a broad range of control requirements across industrial production environments.
Localization as a Key Part of Emerson's China Strategy
Emerson's investment in the Shanghai facility also demonstrates the company's continued emphasis on localization in China.
According to Emerson Asia Pacific President Erik Lindhjem, the new factory represents another milestone in Emerson's commitment to its development in China and reflects the company's confidence in the country's long-term industrial growth potential.
The company also plans to use the facility to strengthen cooperation with customers and partners, combining Emerson's global technology capabilities with local engineering and manufacturing resources.
For industrial automation suppliers, localization can provide several practical advantages, including shorter supply chains, faster customer response, localized engineering support and greater flexibility in production.
These factors are becoming increasingly important as manufacturers seek to improve production efficiency while responding to rapidly changing market requirements.
Connecting Chinese Innovation With Global Markets
Anshuman Prasad, Emerson's Vice President and General Manager for Fluid and Motion Control in Asia Pacific, said the new factory would serve as a new platform for converting Emerson's global technology capabilities into localized services and solutions.
The facility is also expected to become an important node within Emerson's global manufacturing network.
This creates a two-way development model: global automation technologies can be adapted to meet local application requirements, while innovations developed in China can potentially be introduced to other markets through Emerson's global manufacturing and engineering network.
What the New Factory Means for Industrial Automation Customers
For customers purchasing industrial automation and fluid control equipment, the new Shanghai facility could provide additional manufacturing and service capacity for the Chinese market.
Its product scope is particularly relevant to applications involving:
Pneumatic control systems
Solenoid valves
Process and fluid control
Pressure regulation
Automated valve control
Valve position monitoring
Machine automation
Assembly automation
Industrial equipment
Semiconductor and electronics manufacturing
The facility's flexible manufacturing model is intended to support different application requirements while helping Emerson respond more quickly to changes in customer demand.
For system integrators and industrial equipment manufacturers, local access to automation components can also be an important factor when designing and maintaining production systems.
Emerson Continues to Expand Its Industrial Automation Footprint
The opening of Emerson's new Fluid and Motion Control factory in Shanghai comes at a time when industrial manufacturers are placing greater emphasis on automation, production efficiency, equipment reliability and localized technical support.
By expanding manufacturing capacity in China, Emerson is strengthening the connection between its global technology portfolio and the requirements of local industrial customers.
The new 45,000-square-meter facility in Songjiang is expected to play a role in this strategy by combining manufacturing, application support and collaboration with customers and partners.
For the industrial automation sector, the development highlights a broader trend toward localized manufacturing, flexible production and integrated automation solutions.
As demand continues to grow across smart manufacturing, new energy, life sciences, electronics and other advanced industrial sectors, technologies covering fluid control, pneumatics, pressure control and automated valve control will remain important building blocks for reliable industrial operations.
