Yokogawa's global network of 113 companies spans across 60 countries. Founded in 1915, the US$3.7 billion company has been engaged in cutting-edge researches and innovations. Yokogawa is active in the industrial automation and control (IA), test and measurement, aviation and other businesses segments. The IA segment plays the vital role in a wide range of industries including oil, chemicals, natural gas, power, iron and steel, pulp-and- paper, pharmaceuticals and food. Targeting this segment, Yokogawa helps companies to maximize their profits by offering a wide range of highly reliable products and together with the subsidiary KBC Advanced Technologies to provide premium solutions and services.