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SMC Corporation (TYO: 6273) is a JapaneseTOPIX Large 70 company founded in 1959, which specializes in pneumaticcontrol engineering to support industrial automation. SMC develops a broad range of control systems and equipment, such as directional control valves, actuators, and air line equipment, to support diverse applications. The company has a global engineering network, with technical facilities in the United States, Europe and China, as well as Japan. Key production facilities are located in China and Singapore, and local production facilities are in Noblesville, Indiana, Mexico, Brazil, Europe, India, Korea and Australia.