What LACO Technologies does

LACO Technologies, Inc. is a Salt Lake City-based designer and manufacturer of vacuum and leak testing systems, founded in 1975 as a family-owned business. The company builds helium tracer gas leak detection platforms, thermal vacuum (TVAC) systems, vacuum chambers, vacuum ovens, calibrated leak standards, and process controllers used by manufacturers to validate product hermeticity and simulate space environment conditions. Its flagship product, the TITAN VERSA Helium Leak Detector, is positioned as the only helium leak detector engineered and manufactured in the United States, available in multiple configurations (LD, T, TD, C) for both R&D and production environments. Supporting product families include Helium Bombing, Sniffing, Hard Vacuum, and Accumulation Leak Test Systems, alongside the Frontier TVAC Systems for satellite and CubeSat testing.

LACO generates revenue through a project-based, quote-priced hardware sales model for both standard platforms and fully custom-engineered solutions, complemented by recurring A2LA-accredited calibration services (leak standard and vacuum gauge calibration), service and repair contracts, and equipment rentals. The go-to-market motion is consultative enterprise field sales staffed by sales engineers, augmented by a strong presence at industry trade shows including Space Symposium, The Battery Show Expo, and Space Tech Expo Europe. The company serves over 850 customers across 40 countries in primary verticals of aerospace (NASA, SpaceX, Lockheed Martin, Sandia, Redwire), automotive and EV (Tesla), and bio-pharma/medical (Abbott, single-use bioprocess container manufacturers), with secondary exposure to defense, laboratory/R&D, refrigeration, and semiconductor sectors. LACO holds ISO 9001:2015 and A2LA ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditations and announced in February 2026 an agreement to be acquired by Atlas Copco Group's Scientific Vacuum Division, expected to close Q2 2026.

Name

LACO Technologies

Legal name

LACO Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://lacotech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LACO Technologies designs and manufactures vacuum and leak testing systems using helium tracer gas detection, serving 850+ customers across aerospace, automotive/EV, bio-pharma, medical, and defense sectors in 40 countries. Its TITAN VERSA helium leak detector is the only US-manufactured unit in its class.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacuum and Leak Testing Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacuum Pumps & Systems (IMAHANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gas Leak Detection & Gas Safety Testing (HSAOAKAC), Inspection, Testing & Calibration Services (Pressure Testing, Regulator Calibration) (EUAJAMAJ)

Keywords

• Vacuum leak testing
• Helium leak detection
• Thermal vacuum systems
• Vacuum chamber manufacturing
• Leak calibration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vacuum and Leak Testing Equipment Sales: Sale of vacuum chambers, leak detection systems, TVAC systems, helium leak detectors, and related testing equipment. Products range from standard platform systems to fully custom-engineered solutions for specific customer applications.
2. Calibration Services: A2LA-accredited calibration laboratory providing leak standard calibration and vacuum gauge calibration services. Includes calibration for gas flow rate, pressure measurements, and calibration certificates.
3. Service, Repairs, and Maintenance: After-market support including leak detector repair, vacuum pump repairs, preventive maintenance programs, and technical support services. Remote support capabilities via EWON kit for troubleshooting.
4. Rental Equipment: Short-term rental of leak testing and vacuum equipment for customers with temporary or project-based needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LACO Technologies designs, manufactures, and services vacuum and leak testing systems used by industrial manufacturers to validate product integrity and detect leaks in sealed components. Its core product families include the TITAN VERSA helium leak detector, Frontier thermal vacuum (TVAC) systems for aerospace/satellite qualification, and a suite of production helium leak test systems (bombing, sniffing, hard vacuum, and accumulation configurations) for high-volume manufacturing. The company also offers A2LA-accredited calibration services, custom vacuum chambers, vacuum ovens, and after-sales repair, maintenance, and rental support.

Product overview

LACO Technologies offers a comprehensive portfolio of vacuum and leak testing solutions organized into integrated product categories. The core offerings include the TITAN VERSA Helium Leak Detector (the only US-manufactured helium leak detector), Frontier TVAC Systems for thermal vacuum testing, and various Production Leak Test Systems (Helium Bombing, Sniffing, Hard Vacuum, and Accumulation systems). These systems are complemented by supporting products including ATLAS Leak Test Process Controllers, Vacuum Chambers, Vacuum Ovens, Vacuum Systems, and Thermal Chillers. Calibration services are a key differentiator, with A2LA-accredited laboratory services for Calibrated Leak Standards and Vacuum Gauge Calibration. The product architecture supports both standard platform systems and custom-engineered solutions for industries including aerospace, automotive (including EV batteries), bio-pharma, medical, defense, and research. Legacy products include the TITANTEST Leak Detector line (discontinued, replaced by TITAN VERSA).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TITAN VERSA Helium Leak Detector High-sensitivity helium mass spectrometer leak detector engineered and manufactured in the United States, available in LD (Horizontal Dry), T, TD, and C variants. Used for R&D and production leak testing of sealed components in aerospace, automotive, EV battery, and industrial applications.
• Frontier TVAC Systems Thermal vacuum testing systems available in Cube, Cylindrical, and Custom configurations (plus Bake-Out Systems) that simulate extreme temperature and vacuum conditions of space for satellite, CubeSat, electronics, and propulsion hardware qualification.
• Helium Bombing Systems Production leak test systems in which parts are placed in a pressurized helium chamber, allowing helium to seep into any leaks before transfer to a vacuum chamber with a leak detector. Used for sealed electronics and hermetic devices that cannot be filled directly with helium.
• Helium Sniffing Systems Leak detection systems in which helium-filled parts are scanned with a sniffer probe to pinpoint leaks, available in manual and robotic configurations. Detection capability is typically in the 10^-6 atm·cc/sec range and larger.
• Helium Hard Vacuum Systems High-sensitivity leak test systems capable of detecting leaks from 10^-4 to 10^-8 atm·cc/sec by pressuring parts with helium and placing them in a vacuum chamber. Used for sealed components such as inflators and open systems such as A/C coils requiring ultra-tight seals.
• Accumulation Leak Test Systems Leak test systems where helium-filled parts are placed inside an accumulation chamber and escaping gas is measured. Available in vacuum accumulation and atmospheric accumulation configurations; detects leaks of 10^-4 atm·cc/sec and larger.
• Non-Helium Tracer Gas Systems Leak testing systems using alternative tracer gases including refrigerants (R410a, R134a), inert gases (Argon, Krypton, Nitrogen), common gases (CO2, Hydrogen, Methane, Ammonia), and SF6, providing flexibility for cost, availability, or industry-specific requirements.
• Vacuum Chambers Custom and standard vacuum chambers in Clear Acrylic, Vertical Cylindrical, Horizontal Cylindrical, Cube, Leak Detector, and Custom configurations, used for leak testing and vacuum processing across aerospace, automotive, medical, and R&D industries.
• Vacuum Ovens Thermal processing equipment including Standard Vacuum Ovens, High Vacuum Bake-Out Ovens, and Custom Vacuum Ovens used for degassing, baking, and thermal processing in manufacturing and research.
• Vacuum Systems Specialized vacuum systems including Vacuum Degassing, Altitude Testing, Package Testing, Product Testing, and Vacuum Storage systems for industrial applications.
• Thermal Chillers Temperature control systems for thermal management in testing applications, featuring Ascent Chiller Software for flexible temperature control and system integration.
• Calibrated Leak Standards Precision calibration artifacts including Reservoir, Open-Style, Sniffer, Air, and Custom Leak Standards used to validate and calibrate leak test systems and processes.
• ATLAS Leak Test Process Controllers Advanced leak test process controllers that integrate with helium leak detectors to provide automated part charging, pre-fill automation, and fully integrated control of leak testing processes; supports configurable options for production environments.
• Leak Standard Calibration Services A2LA-accredited calibration services for Reservoir, Open Style, Sniffer, and Air leak standards, providing documented technical competence in calibration.
• Vacuum Gauge Calibration Services A2LA-accredited calibration services for vacuum gauges, including Medium Vacuum (10-1000 torr), Capacitance Diaphragm, High Vacuum, and Combo Gauge calibration. Laboratory accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
• Leak Detector and Vacuum Pump Repair Services After-sales repair services for helium leak detectors and vacuum pumps, with remote troubleshooting support via EWON kit and access to preventive maintenance programs.
• Equipment Rentals Short-term rental of leak testing and vacuum equipment for customers with temporary or project-based needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Detects leaks from 10^-4 to 10^-8 atm·cc/sec and beyond using helium hard vacuum method
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• INFICON: Swiss-listed leader in leak detection, gas analysis, and vacuum instrumentation serving semiconductor, automotive, life sciences, and aerospace end markets — directly overlapping with LACO's product portfolio (helium leak detectors, leak test systems) and customer verticals.
• Pfeiffer Vacuum: German vacuum technology specialist (now part of Busch Group) offering helium leak detectors, vacuum pumps, and vacuum chambers — overlapping directly with LACO's TITAN VERSA, vacuum chamber, and vacuum system product lines across aerospace and industrial customers.
• Leybold: German vacuum and leak detection equipment manufacturer owned by Atlas Copco (the same acquirer of LACO). Offers helium leak detectors and vacuum systems, making it a directly comparable peer that will also be a sister company post-acquisition.
• ATEQ: French-headquartered global manufacturer of leak testing equipment (pressure decay, helium mass spectrometer, etc.) for automotive, HVAC, and industrial applications — directly comparable in product category and customer base, particularly for production leak testing.
• Uson: US-based leak testing equipment manufacturer specializing in pressure decay and non-destructive leak testing for medical device, automotive, and industrial applications — directly comparable mid-sized competitor focused on production leak test systems.
• Edwards Vacuum: UK-headquartered vacuum technology company owned by Atlas Copco, offering vacuum pumps, abatement, and leak detection systems. Competes directly with LACO's vacuum system and leak detection products and will be a sister company under Atlas Copco post-LACO acquisition.
• Cincinnati Test Systems: US-based manufacturer of leak testing instruments and systems (pressure decay, helium, mass flow) for automotive, medical, and industrial OEMs — directly comparable in production leak testing and similar mid-sized scale to LACO.

Broad incumbents

• Agilent Technologies: Large analytical instruments and life sciences conglomerate with a Vacuum Products division (formerly Varian) offering helium leak detectors and vacuum components — overlapping with LACO's leak detection portfolio but as part of a much broader scientific instruments portfolio.
• Shimadzu: Japanese analytical and measurement instrument conglomerate with vacuum/leak testing products — comparable in industrial measurement and helium leak detection capability, but as part of a much larger diversified scientific instrument portfolio.

Emerging players

• TQC Group: UK-based specialist in leak testing equipment and surface inspection — emerging peer with overlapping product offerings (helium sniffers, pressure decay) for industrial quality assurance, though smaller and less established in aerospace TVAC than LACO.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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