Phoenix Contact

Phoenix Contact

Brief Company and Industry Description
Phoenix Contact — a German engineering and technical company, one of the world leaders in electrical engineering, industrial automation, and data/energy connection and management systems. Founded in 1923.

Main Products/Services and Key Markets

• Products: terminal blocks, connectors, interface modules, industrial switching systems, network and communication equipment for automation.
• Solutions for: industrial automation, electrification, infrastructure, management processes, "Industry 4.0" — power supply, equipment management, network communications.
• Geography: global — factories, offices and branches in many countries, international partnerships and supplies.

Year of Foundation, Revenue, Number of Employees, Presence by Country

• Founded: 1923 in Essen, Germany.
• Number of employees: ~ 20,300 worldwide.
• Revenue: approximately 3 billion euros (as of 2024).
• Production facilities, R&D centers and divisions — in more than 10 countries, covering Europe, Asia, America and others.

What Makes Their Office/Factory/Production Interesting, What Can Be Seen and Understood About the Business
Phoenix Contact factories are a striking example of "smart manufacturing": high-precision assembly of electrical engineering modules, automated testing and quality control systems, integration of production, development and logistics. Visiting such facilities provides insight into how industrial standards, digital automation and sustainable solutions for industry, infrastructure and "All-Electric Society" are formed.