How we operate at Piab

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How we operate

At Piab Group, innovation is at the core of everything we do. Our business is organized into four specialized divisions, Vacuum Automation, Lifting Automation, Vacuum Conveying, and our dedicated China Division, each focused on delivering industry-leading solutions tailored to customer needs around the world. 

With a decentralized model, we gain deeper market insight, accelerate product development, and provide more agile, customer-focused support. This structure enables us to respond rapidly to industry trends, allocate resources strategically, and deliver smarter automation solutions with measurable impact. 

Vacuum Automation (Gripping)

The Vacuum Automation Division provides high-quality vacuum technology to boost productivity, safety, and efficiency across industries. With standard and custom solutions, we ensure secure operations with minimal energy use and waste.  
 
Our Vacuum Automation product range includes vacuum pumps, suction cups, large area vacuum grippers, cobot gripping solutions, tooling solutions and mechanical grippers.  
 
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Piab logo    Joulin logo    Kenos logo    Coval logo

piSOFTGRIP vacuum gripper
Tawi lifting device

Lifting Automation (Lifting)

The Lifting Automation division specializes in smart lifting solutions with a base in vacuum equipment that can be implemented in almost any industry – logistics, food & beverage, pharma, automotive, woodworking, or aviation.  
 
Our Lifting Automation product range includes vacuum tube lifters, mobile vacuum lifters, hoists, overhead systems, lifting trolleys and container unloader.  
 
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Tawi logo   Manut logo  Alum-a-Lift logo

Vacuum Conveying (Moving)

The Vacuum Conveying division provides powder handling solutions based on the cutting-edge vacuum conveyors that move powders, granules, and small parts from one process step to the other in a production line.  
 
Our Vacuum Conveying product range includes Vacuum conveying systems, Spare parts and Accessories.  
 
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Piab logo   IB logo

piFLOWp vacuum conveyor
China map

China (All solutions)

The China Division offers high-quality vacuum technology solutions tailored for the Chinese market, driving productivity, safety, and energy efficiency across industries. By combining global expertise with local innovation, we deliver reliable products and customized solutions to meet diverse customer needs. 
 
Our China Division product range includes vacuum pumps, suction cups, grippers, tooling solutions, industrial robots, and automated solutions. 
 
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Piab logo   Airbest logo   FeiYun logo