VAT Group AG (VTTGF) is a leading global manufacturer of mission-critical vacuum valves and vacuum-related products for the semiconductor, display, solar, and industrial sectors. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of vacuum valves including gate valves, control valves, and pressure control products; vacuum chamber doors, multi-port valve systems, and customized vacuum solutions; as well as related components such as valve controllers, actuators, and diagnostic systems under the VAT, Leybold, and other brands. VAT Group serves major semiconductor equipment manufacturers, flat panel display producers, and coating industry customers worldwide, with manufacturing facilities and sales operations in Europe, North America, Asia, and other regions.
Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Haag, Switzerland, VAT Group operates through three main business segments: Value, Valves & Global Service, focusing on advanced vacuum valve technologies and lifecycle services. The company targets high-tech industries requiring ultra-high vacuum environments, including semiconductor fabrication, microelectronics, and thin-film coating applications.
In recent developments, VAT Group expanded its product offerings with new high-vacuum valve series for next-generation semiconductor processes and strengthened its market position through strategic partnerships in Asia for advanced chip manufacturing equipment. The company completed acquisitions of key vacuum technology firms to enhance its portfolio in pressure control and diagnostic solutions, alongside a major capacity expansion at its Swiss and U.S. production sites to meet surging demand from the semiconductor industry in 2024-2025.