German-based global instrumentation manufacturer, VEGA Grieshaber KG, has inaugurated a new production facility in Jiaxing, China. Following the expansion of its electronics manufacturing in the U.S. in October 2025, the company is now strengthening its global production strategy and laying the foundation for further growth.
VEGA has been active in the Chinese market for 37 years. The newly constructed building in Jiaxing comprises approximately 21,000 sq.metres of production, storage and office space. The facility accommodates around 180 employees.
The plant is located in a rapidly growing economic and technology hub in Jiaxing. The official opening was attended by senior management from Schiltach, the entire VEGA China workforce, numerous customers as well as invited guests.
The production capacity at the new facility is designed to meet the needs of the growing Chinese market, as it adopts manufacturing concepts and technical standards from the headquarters in Schiltach. This enables production of customer-specific products, optimised inventory management and automated quality control.
Local production allows VEGA to respond more quickly to the demands of the local market, shorten delivery times and reduce logistics-related CO₂ emissions. At the same time, local production enables a more flexible technical support for customers in the region.
Sustainability is one of VEGA’s corporate goals. During the planning, construction, and commissioning of the new plant in Jiaxing, the measurement technology company went beyond standard requirements, setting its own high standards for environmental protection and energy efficiency. This allowed the plant to achieve LEED Gold certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).
The new building is equipped with a ground-source heat pump system, a rainwater recycling system and a rooftop photovoltaic array. The building shell, including the external walls, windows and roof, is made entirely of high-grade, thermally insulating materials, which also helps to reduce energy consumption.
