Atlas Copco complete acquisition of vacuum company Leybold

"The technological know-how and the innovative spirit of Leybold will complement our vacuum portfolio and strengthen our market presence, contributing to our customers’ success," said Geert Follens, President of the Atlas Copco Vacuum Solutions Division.

Headquartered in Cologne, Germany, has a 166-year long history, develops and delivers vacuum pumps, systems, standardised and customised vacuum solutions and services for various industries. The supplier of vacuum technology, Leybold, offers sustainable solutions for industrial processes such as secondary metallurgy and a range of coating technologies. With a high application expertise in the fields of analytical instruments, display production as well as in research and development, Leybold ranks among the world's top providers and has always been a part of well-known, globally active companies.

With rough, medium, high and ultra-high vacuum pumps, vacuum systems, vacuum gauges, leak detectors, components and valves, as well as consulting and engineering of turnkey vacuum solutions, Leybold provides a very broad portfolio for general and specific customer applications.

Steffen Saur, Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for the global sales and service activities of Leybold commented: "We will continue to support our customers in the future with our vacuum expertise. Our enhanced product portfolio, sustainable after-sales services and proximity to our customer will distinguish us as a reliable business partner.”

Saur continued: “Additionally, by combining Atlas Copco’s and Leybold’s strengths in industrial dry pumps and scientific turbo pumps, it will provide a technology platform for superior next generation products.”

As a pioneer of vacuum technology, Leybold will continue to focus on performance and growth in the industrial, research and development, and analytical market sectors.