Vacuum Technology

What Vacuum Technology does

Vacuum Technology Inc. (VTI) is a family-owned industrial manufacturer founded in 1986 by George and Michelle Solomon and headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The company designs, fabricates, and assembles custom vacuum systems, calibrated leak standards, and supporting hardware, serving customers across aerospace, automotive, HVAC, medical, pharmaceutical, energy, and government end markets. VTI holds A2LA accreditation (Cert. #1707.01) for its calibration laboratory under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 9001:2015 quality certification, and is described as the world's largest supplier of calibrated leaks.

The core product portfolio centers on the SmartStation line of gas handling and vacuum processing stations, which feature autonomous parameter adjustment and cross-machine SQL database integration for production-line leak testing. Complementary offerings include vacuum chamber leak test systems for components such as airbag inflators, battery cells, and medical implants, pressure decay systems with ballistic safety enclosures, portable helium and hydrogen sniffers (SMART Pack, H2HS-PRO), and a catalog of calibrated leaks spanning capillary, permeation, and sniffer variants. Services include A2LA-accredited vacuum gauge and volume calibration, pump and leak detector repair, leak testing consulting, and custom fabrication.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct enterprise sales of custom-engineered systems and components, supplemented by recurring calibration, repair, and consulting services. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts. Distribution combines a direct North American field sales motion with country-specific partners in Japan (FUSO Co. Ltd., R-DEC Co. LTD) and Mexico (Alyta International Corp.), and global remote support via TeamViewer. Notable customers include NASA (20+ products supplied to the International Space Station program), HVAC manufacturers, automotive component makers, hearing aid implant manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies (vaccine storage), nuclear fusion research facilities including ITER, and precision bellows supplier Fulton Bellows. The company remains privately held with no disclosed external funding or M&A activity.

Name

Vacuum Technology

Legal name

Vacuum Technology, Inc.

Website

https://vacuumtechnology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Vacuum Technology Inc. (VTI) is a family-owned manufacturer of calibrated leaks, vacuum hardware, and custom vacuum systems serving aerospace, automotive, HVAC, medical, and government clients worldwide, and is the world's largest supplier of calibrated leaks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Vacuum and Leak Detection Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vacuum Pumps & Systems (IMAHANAD)

Keywords

• Calibrated leak standards
• Industrial vacuum systems
• Helium leak detection
• Leak test equipment
• Vacuum chamber fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Oak Ridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Vacuum Systems and Equipment Sales: VTI designs, fabricates, and assembles custom industrial vacuum systems including leak detection systems, vacuum chambers, SmartStation products, and vacuum components. Products are sold directly to customers with fully-integrated production process from design through delivery.
2. Calibration Services: A2LA-accredited calibration laboratory provides NIST-traceable calibrations for vacuum gauges and calibrated leaks. Services include custom calibrations per customer QA or ISO requirements, volume calibrations from 10cc to 25L, and refurbishment/repair of competitor's calibrated leaks.
3. Repair and Maintenance Services: Services include pump repair for all makes and models of industrial vacuum pumps, leak detector repair, and leak testing consulting.
4. Fabrication Services: Custom fabrication services for vacuum system components and build-to-print manufacturing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vacuum Technology Inc. (VTI) is a family-owned designer, fabricator, and assembler of custom industrial vacuum systems and hardware. The company manufactures calibrated leak standards (NIST-traceable), SmartStation™ vacuum processing and gas handling stations, helium/hydrogen sniffers, vacuum chamber leak test systems, pressure decay systems, and proprietary vacuum components (O-Seal Fittings, Smart Connects, STORM Quick Connects), and provides A2LA-accredited calibration, fabrication, and repair services.

Product overview

Vacuum Technology Inc. (VTI) is a world-leading provider of calibrated leaks, vacuum hardware, and custom vacuum systems. The product portfolio centers on the SmartStation™ product line (Gas Handling Systems, Vacuum Processing/Charging & Pumping Stations) which feature autonomous parameter adjustment capabilities. VTI offers comprehensive leak testing solutions including Portable Helium Sniffers (SMART Pack, H2HS-PRO), Pressure Decay Systems with ballistic safety curtains, and Vacuum Chamber Leak Test Systems for diverse applications. The company provides a full range of vacuum components (O-Seal Fittings, Smart Connects, STORM Quick Connects), calibrated flow standards (Capillary, Variable Sniffer, Permeation, Fixed Sniffer types), and associated services including A2LA-accredited calibration laboratory, fabrication, leak testing consulting, pump repair, and leak detector repair. Industries served include Automotive, HVAC, Aerospace/Government, and Medical.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SmartStation: Custom vacuum processing, charging and pumping stations with intelligent automation capabilities
• SMART Pack
• H2HS-PRO
• SmartConnects
• STORM Quick Connects
• O-Seal Fittings

Products and services

• SmartStation™ Gas Handling Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• SmartStations can automatically adjust leak test parameters to eliminate waste when testing smaller units
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature16 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• FUSO Co. Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFUSO Co. Ltd. serves as VTI's distribution partner for refrigerant calibrated leaks in Japan. Located in Tokyo, Japan. Contact: 011-81 35652-1151, [email protected].
• R-DEC Co. LTDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorR-DEC Co. LTD serves as VTI's distribution partner for calibrated leaks for vacuum science in Japan. Located in Tokyo, Japan. Contact: 011-81-2-9858-0211, [email protected].
• Alyta International Corp.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlyta International Corp. serves as VTI's distribution partner for all products in Mexico. Contact: 001 469 656 4393, [email protected].
• NASAflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerVTI has produced more than 20 products for NASA and the International Space Station. Notable project includes the Internal Thermal Control System (ITCS) Maintenance Canister that prevents ammonia contamination on the ISS. VTI was selected by NASA due to quality of work on calibrated leaks.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pfeiffer Vacuum: German global leader in vacuum pumps, leak detectors, and vacuum components. Competes with VTI in vacuum hardware, fittings, and leak detection at much larger scale across semiconductor, analytics, and industrial markets.
• Leybold (Atlas Copco): European vacuum technology manufacturer (part of Atlas Copco) producing vacuum pumps, leak detectors, and components. Overlaps with VTI in industrial vacuum hardware and leak detection for HVAC, automotive, and research customers.
• Agilent Technologies (Keysight cross-over): Major test-and-measurement company with vacuum leak detection and gas analysis product lines. Competes in the leak detection market with broader instrumentation portfolio and global service footprint.
• MKS Instruments: U.S.-based supplier of instruments, vacuum components, and control systems for semiconductor and industrial markets. Competes with VTI in vacuum measurement, fittings, and integrated process solutions at enterprise scale.
• ULVAC: Japanese vacuum equipment manufacturer serving semiconductor, electronics, and industrial markets. Broad incumbent competing in vacuum systems and components with deep presence in Asia — a relevant competitor to VTI's Japan distributor partners.

Direct peers

• LACO Technologies: U.S.-based manufacturer of calibrated leaks, leak test systems, and vacuum chambers. Closest direct competitor to VTI in calibrated flow standards and custom vacuum leak testing fixtures across similar end markets.
• INFICON: Swiss-based global leader in leak detection, vacuum instrumentation, and gas analysis. Direct competitor to VTI in helium and hydrogen sniffers — notably, VTI's H2HS-PRO is designed to emulate INFICON's P3000/XL sniffer platform.

Emerging players

• Kurt J. Lesker Company: U.S.-based manufacturer and distributor of vacuum components, fittings, and custom vacuum systems. Comparable to VTI's vacuum components (O-Seal Fittings, Smart Connects) and build-to-print integration offerings.
• Trescal: Global calibration services provider with A2LA-equivalent accreditations across multiple geographies. Comparable to VTI's A2LA calibration laboratory for vacuum gauge and leak calibration services, though at much broader scale.
• Cinel Scientific Instruments: Italian specialist in leak testing equipment and helium sniffer production lines. Comparable to VTI's custom vacuum leak test systems for medical, automotive, and HVAC component manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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