Yaskawa Siemens Automation & Drives Corporation was founded in the year 1999 as a joint venture between Yaskawa Electric Corporation Japan and Siemens AG Germany, thus combining Japanese and German know-how in systems and solutions engineering. As an engineering company specialized for industrial automation, we have been offering cutting-edge technologies and the highest quality products to a vast area of industry. Our parent companies are Siemens AG, one of the world's largest technology company for electrical and electronics equipment, and Yaskawa Electric Corporation, a large worldwide electric company, which specializes in mechatronics, robotics technology, and servo control. Both were established during the early stages of electrical and electronics industry development (over 150 and 90 years, respectively) focusing on research and development and also accumulating extensive experience in engineering. In inheriting this vast experience, we offer state-of-the-art electric and electronics products in many industry segments such as paper, film, presses, cranes as well as textiles and printing. We will continue to set the trends in our markets worldwide and offer the best possible customer satisfaction with our highest quality products, superior engineering technologies, and optimal services to be the best partner for you