- CEO
- Junya Kiyota
- Full Time Employees
- 5,613
- Sector
- Electronic technology
- Industry
- Electronic equipment/Instruments
- Address
- 2500 Hagisono Chigasaki KN Japan 253-8543
- IPO Date
- Apr 20, 2004
- Business
- ULVAC, Inc. is a global leader specializing in the development, manufacturing, sales, and comprehensive support for vacuum technology, its diverse peripheral components, and advanced materials across various international markets. The company operates primarily through its Vacuum Equipment and Vacuum Application segments, offering an extensive range of sophisticated machinery. Its core equipment offerings include advanced systems for sputtering, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), vacuum evaporation, and roll-to-roll deposition, alongside solutions for etching, ashing, and ion implantation processes. ULVAC also delivers specialized vacuum furnaces, freeze-drying apparatus, and an array of critical components such as high-performance vacuum pumps—including dry, oil-sealed rotary vane, turbo molecular, and cryopumps—vacuum gauges, leak detectors, and spectroscopic ellipsometers. Furthermore, the company provides sputtering targets, innovative high-performance materials, and nano-metal inks, complementing its core equipment with essential consumables and advanced process technologies. ULVAC's profound expertise is integral to a wide spectrum of industries worldwide, serving key sectors such as semiconductors, flat panel displays (LCD and OLED), solar cells, and advanced electronics manufacturing. Beyond high-tech production, its solutions extend to the automotive, chemical, food processing, and pharmaceutical industries, as well as academic institutions and research facilities. The company’s focus on continuous innovation and R&D ensures its vacuum and deposition technologies remain at the forefront, enabling the creation of next-generation devices and addressing evolving industrial demands. Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Chigasaki, Japan, ULVAC maintains a significant global footprint, providing tailored solutions and extensive technical support to its diverse customer base. Recent activities include strategic movements in its joint ventures and a consistent outlook for profitability despite short-term market fluctuations, underpinned by its role in critical technology supply chains like OLED production and next-generation semiconductor packaging.