- CEO
- Wolfgang Ehrk
- Full Time Employees
- 3,614
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- Address
- Berliner Strasse 43 Wetzlar Germany 35614
- IPO Date
- Feb 13, 2009
- Business
- Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG operates as a global supplier of vacuum solutions, developing, manufacturing, and marketing an extensive portfolio of vacuum pumps, systems, and related components. The company offers products including turbomolecular vacuum pumps, rotary vane pumps, roots pumps, diaphragm pumps, side channel pumps, piston and screw pumps; vacuum chambers, valves, helium leak detectors, gas analyzers, mass spectrometers, and customized vacuum systems tailored for high and ultra-high vacuum applications. The company serves diverse markets including semiconductors, coating, analytics, industrial applications, and research and development sectors, with operations across Europe, the United States, and Asia. Founded in 1890 and headquartered in Asslar, Germany, Pfeiffer Vacuum operates under several subsidiaries including Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH and Pfeiffer Vacuum Components & Solutions GmbH.
Recent major developments include the 2024 integration of Pfeiffer Vacuum into the global Busch Group, consolidating expertise in rough, medium, high, and ultra-high vacuum technologies to create a worldwide one-stop shop for vacuum solutions. In 2024, the company rebranded as Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions to better reflect its expanded offerings in vacuum and semiconductor fab solutions with a new logo symbolizing its innovation heritage. In 2025, Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions expanded its semiconductor industry portfolio with the addition of gas abatement systems from centrotherm clean solutions. Furthermore, Pfeiffer Vacuum acquired Advanced Test Concepts, Inc. (ATC), a US provider of flow test instruments, strengthening its analytical and testing capabilities. This strategic expansion reinforces its comprehensive vacuum technology product range and its position as a technological leader in the global vacuum market. The company is a member of the Busch Group which has over 8,000 experts worldwide, supporting Pfeiffer's global reach and technical innovation leadership.