VEGA opens new plant in China
VEGA officially commissioned and identity celebrated the opening of a new location in Jiaxing, China, at the end of May.
Schiltach/Jiaxing. The measurement technology manufacturer VEGA Grieshaber KG from Schiltach is further expanding its international presence. At the end of May, the company officially commissioned and celebrated the opening of a new location in Jiaxing, China. Following the expansion of electronics production in the USA in October 2025, the company is strengthening its global production strategy and creating the basis for further growth. Production at the headquarters in Schiltach will remain in place and will be supplemented by the new plant.
VEGA has now been active on the Chinese market for 37 years. The newly constructed building in Jiaxing comprises around 21,000 square meters of production, warehouse, and office space. The location provides space for about 180 employees.
The start of production was preceded by several years of intensive planning. Construction was completed on schedule: following the start of construction in December 2024, the project was completed as planned.
The plant is located in a dynamically growing economic and technological development zone in Jiaxing. The official opening was attended by the management from Schiltach, all employees of VEGA China, numerous customers, and invited guests.
Production for regional markets
The production capacity is designed for the growing Chinese market. The facility adopts production concepts and technical standards from the headquarters in Schiltach. This enables the manufacturing of customized products, optimized inventory management, and automated quality testing.
Through local production, VEGA will be able to react faster to the requirements of the local market in the future, shorten delivery times, and reduce logistics-related CO₂ emissions. At the same time, local production enables even more flexible technical support for customers in the region.
Focus on sustainability
Sustainability is one of VEGA’s corporate goals. During the planning, construction, and commissioning of the new plant in Jiaxing, the measurement technology manufacturer went beyond standard requirements and defined its own high standards for environmental protection and energy efficiency. As a result, the LEED Gold standard (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) was achieved.
Among other things, the building is equipped with a geothermal heat pump system, a rainwater recycling system, and a photovoltaic system on the roof. The building envelope, including the outer walls, windows, and roofs, consists entirely of highly heat-insulating materials, thus contributing to the reduction of energy consumption.
In the coming months, specialists from Schiltach will accompany the production ramp-up to ensure a smooth transition into series operation.
