ZEISS in Greater China
ZEISS’ history in Greater China dates back to 1957. ZEISS is now represented in Greater China market with all segments including Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industry Quality & Research, Medical Technology, and Consumer Markets. Since 2021, China has become ZEISS’s biggest single market in the world, and one of the most innovative and fastest-growing markets. In fiscal year 2022/23, ZEISS in Greater China generated annual revenue totaling 13.5 billion RMB, with a 22% increase compared to the prior year. About 7,000 employees through up the country with 22 sites of manufacturing factories, sales & service offices and R&D centers strongly support our customers in the region, and guarantee every related business internationally.
The headquarter of ZEISS Greater China locates in Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone. It is home to a wide range of activities: China Sales & Service headquarters, competence and training center, manufacturing facility for the ZEISS Industrial Metrology business group and Shanghai Innovation Center, ZEISS Group’s first corporate innovation and research and development center outside of Germany. ZEISS regional headquarters and China Innovation and R&D Center in Shanghai, together with the Suzhou R&D and manufacturing site and Guangzhou Knowledge Manufacturing Base are creating a closed-loop industrial chain consisting of high-end optical lenses and medical consumables. ZEISS is committed to supporting domestic R&D and works closely with Chinese partners to ensure the high-quality and sustainable development of China’s cutting-edge industries.