Inspiring impulses for innovation and growth, fascinating anniversary moments, lots of fun, celebrating and saying thank you – that's what CEO Thomas Böck is looking forward to in the anniversary year.
Mr. Böck, Festo is turning 100. How does it feel to celebrate this important anniversary?
Celebrating 100 successful years – that is unique. Preparations for this are in full swing worldwide. Now the time has finally come. We are already looking forward to the many highlights of the anniversary year. We are all delighted and proud of what we have achieved and look forward to a promising future full of opportunities.
Festo has been keeping the world moving for 100 years. What is the secret of success, what makes the company unique?
The people at Festo! Their desire to innovate and their joy in making the impossible possible – that has always impressed me. We are fascinated by movement: pneumatic, electric, digital or everything in the mix. And we "move" people around the world with new impetus through training. Festo has always been characterized by inventiveness, holistic thinking and action, and a strong customer focus. For us, all of this is also the key driver for Festo's future success story.
Innovation is in Festo's DNA. How does the company remain innovative?
Openness, curiosity, willingness to learn and enthusiasm – that is our source of innovation, to think beyond boundaries and to dare to try something new. It is above all this ability to adapt to changing conditions and anticipate new trends that has made our company so successful to this day. This is what our more than 20,000 employees worldwide stand for – in their diversity, with their expertise, their ideas and their commitment.