What Leybold does

Leybold is a German-headquartered (Cologne) industrial vacuum technology company founded in the 1850s, operating for nearly 170 years as one of the four major global manufacturers in its segment alongside Edwards Vacuum, Pfeiffer Vacuum, and Busch Vacuum Solutions. The company designs, manufactures, and services a comprehensive portfolio spanning oil-sealed rotary vane pumps (TRIVAC, SOGEVAC, NEO), dry pumps (DRYVAC, DURADRY, NOVADRY, VARODRY, SCREWLINE, CLAWVAC, ECODRY plus, SCROLLVAC plus, DIVAC), Roots blowers (RUVAC), turbomolecular pumps (TURBOVAC i mechanical and TURBOVAC MAG magnetically levitated), oil diffusion and cryogenic pumps (DIFFVAC, COOLVAC, COOLPAK, COOLPOWER), vacuum gauges and controllers (THERMOVAC, PENNINGVAC, IONIVAC, CERAVAC, GRAPHIX, VAControl), residual gas analyzers (LEYSPEC), and helium leak detectors (PHOENIX Portable, MOBILIS Ultra, Mobile Cart), plus complete engineered systems for coating, space simulation, central vacuum, PET extrusion, steel degassing, and beer bottling. Underlying differentiators include magnetically levitated turbomolecular architecture, smart central vacuum systems with intelligent control, and remote monitoring/predictive care (GENIUS, HealthCheck PRO).

The business sells to enterprise industrial customers across semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food processing, chemicals, coating, metallurgy, medical/analytical, solar, energy storage, and general manufacturing. The revenue model is predominantly hardware sales (pumps, systems, components, leak detectors, spare parts, LEYBONOL oils) layered with professional and managed services (repair, ServicePlan maintenance contracts, calibration, consultancy, rentals, certified pre-owned pumps, exchange programs, GENIUS remote monitoring, HealthCheck PRO care). Pricing is quote-based for custom systems and engineered solutions, with transactional pricing on the global e-commerce shop for standard products. Distribution runs through a hybrid model: direct enterprise field sales via 22+ regional offices, a global network of authorized distributors, an inside-sales quote-routing function, and a self-service online storefront, backed by factory service centers and authorized service partners.

Leybold is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlas Copco Group (Nasdaq Stockholm), operating as an independent brand while leveraging the parent's global resources, distribution leverage, and R&D capacity. The operating footprint spans Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific, with localized presence in growth markets including China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Mexico, and Brazil. Headcount is reported in the 1,001–5,000 range, and consolidated financials are reported only at the parent level.

Name

Leybold

Legal name

Leybold

Website

https://leybold.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1850

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Leybold is a German-headquartered industrial vacuum technology company and wholly-owned Atlas Copco subsidiary that designs, manufactures, and services vacuum pumps, leak detectors, measurement systems, and engineered vacuum solutions for enterprise customers in semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food processing, chemicals, metallurgy, and energy storage across 22+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Vacuum Technology

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacuum Pumps & Systems (IMAHANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

Keywords

• Vacuum pumps
• Leak detection
• Turbomolecular pumps
• Industrial vacuum systems
• Cryogenic pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Köln

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vacuum Pump Sales: Sale of vacuum pumps including oil-sealed, dry, Roots blowers, turbomolecular, and cryogenic pumps to industrial customers
2. Vacuum Systems and Solutions: Customized vacuum systems including coating systems (UNIVEX), space simulation systems, and specialized industrial systems
3. Vacuum Components and Accessories: Sale of vacuum measurement and control equipment, hardware, valves, and accessories
4. Leak Detection Equipment: PHOENIX helium leak detectors including portable, handheld, and mobile cart systems
5. Vacuum Pump Services: Comprehensive service offerings including repair, maintenance, calibration, and remote monitoring through HealthCheck PRO and GENIUS systems
6. Spare Parts, Oils and Lubricants: Replacement parts, kits, vacuum pump oils (Leybonol), and lubricants for ongoing pump maintenance
7. Rental and Exchange Services: Rental pumps and backup allocation services, certified pre-owned pumps, and exchange service programs
8. Consultancy Services: Leybold Consultancy Services for vacuum technology guidance and application support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Leybold manufactures and sells vacuum pumps (oil-sealed rotary vane, dry screw, Roots blowers, turbomolecular, cryogenic, oil diffusion), vacuum measurement and control equipment, helium leak detectors, and complete customized vacuum systems for industrial and research applications. The company also delivers global services including repair, maintenance, calibration, remote monitoring, spare parts, rentals, and vacuum technology consultancy to industrial customers worldwide.

Product overview

Leybold provides a comprehensive portfolio of vacuum technology products and services. The core offering includes oil-sealed rotary vane pumps (TRIVAC, SOGEVAC, NEO, VACUBE), small dry pumps (DIVAC diaphragm, ECODRY plus roots, SCROLLVAC plus scroll), and industrial dry vacuum pumps (CLAWVAC claw, DRYVAC/DURADRY/LEYVAC/NOVADRY/VARODRY/SCREWLINE screw pumps). The Roots blower line (RUVAC WH/WHU, WA/WAU, WS/WSU) and turbomolecular pumps (TURBOVAC i mechanical, TURBOVAC MAG magnetically levitated) serve high-vacuum needs. Cryogenic systems (COOLPAK e, COOLPOWER e, COOLVAC e) address ultra-high vacuum requirements. Vacuum measurement includes gauges (THERMOVAC Pirani, PENNINGVAC cold cathode, IONIVAC combined, CERAVAC/DI/DU precision, BOURDONVAC mechanical), residual gas analyzers (LEYSPEC, LEYSPEC Carts), and controllers (GRAPHIX, DISPLAY, TURBO.CONTROL i, COMBIVAC CM, IONIVAC IM, VAControl™). Leak detection products (PHOENIX Portable, PHOENIX MOBILIS Ultra, PHOENIX Mobile Cart) complete the core product range. Complete systems are offered including oil-sealed vacuum systems (TRIVAC, SOGEVAC, NEO D), dry vacuum systems (DRYVAC, DRYVAC PowerBoost, SCREWLINE, DURADRY), TURBOLAB pumping stations, UNIVEX coating and space simulation systems, calibration systems, central vacuum stations, and specialized systems for helium circulation, PET degassing, steel degassing, and beer bottling. Global services include repair, oil/lubricants, spare parts, ServicePlan maintenance contracts, GENIUS remote monitoring, rentals, certified pre-owned pumps, exchange service, HealthCheck PRO care, calibration, DIY maintenance, and consultancy. The company has been delivering vacuum solutions for nearly 170 years and is part of Atlas Copco Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SOGEVAC: Single-stage rotary vane vacuum pumps for industrial and analytical applications
• TRIVAC
• DRYVAC
• TURBOVAC
• RUVAC
• PHOENIX
• UNIVEX
• LEYSPEC
• COOLVAC
• NOVADRY
• DURADRY
• VARODRY
• SCREWLINE
• CLAWVAC
• DIVAC
• ECODRY
• SCROLLVAC
• LEYBONOL
• GENIUS
• VAControl
• ServicePlan
• HealthCheck PRO

Products and services

• Oil-sealed Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps

Quantifiable outcome

• Global dry vacuum pumps market projected to grow from USD 9.56 billion (2025) to USD 30.83 billion by 2033 at 15.76% CAGR
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Atlas Copco GroupcoreOthersLeybold is a brand within the Atlas Copco Group, a global industrial technology group. Atlas Copco provides the parent company infrastructure, resources, and strategic direction for Leybold's vacuum technology business.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Edwards Vacuum: Directly competes with Leybold across dry pumps, turbomolecular pumps, and semiconductor vacuum. Notably, Edwards is itself part of Atlas Copco Group (Leybold's parent), making them sister brands with overlapping customer bases.
• Pfeiffer Vacuum: German-headquartered global vacuum technology leader offering turbomolecular, rotary vane, and leak detection products. Directly competes with Leybold across semiconductor, analytical, and industrial vacuum applications.
• Busch Vacuum Solutions: Family-owned global vacuum pump manufacturer offering rotary vane, dry, and claw pumps. Competitor across food packaging, plastics, chemical, and general industrial vacuum segments where Leybold also operates.
• ULVAC: Japanese vacuum equipment manufacturer producing pumps, leak detectors, and complete vacuum systems for semiconductor, flat panel display, and analytical applications. Comparable in scale and product breadth, with strong APAC presence.
• Anest Iwata: Japanese manufacturer of oil-sealed rotary vane and dry vacuum pumps serving industrial and semiconductor customers. Directly competes with Leybold's TRIVAC/SOGEVAC/DRYVAC lines, particularly across Asian markets.
• Kashiyama Industries: Japanese dry vacuum pump manufacturer specializing in claw and screw technologies for semiconductor, automotive, and industrial drying. Direct product overlap with Leybold's DRYVAC, CLAWVAC, and SCREWLINE families.

Broad incumbents

• Agilent Technologies: Diversified life sciences and analytical instrument company whose vacuum products (formerly Varian) serve mass spectrometry and analytical instrument markets. Overlaps with Leybold's analytical and leak detection offerings but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Shimadzu: Japanese analytical instrument manufacturer incorporating vacuum components into mass spectrometers and surface analysis systems. Adjacent competitor in analytical/medical/research vacuum applications where Leybold's turbomolecular pumps are also used.

Emerging players

• Vacuubrand: German specialist in oil-free diaphragm and chemistry-design vacuum pumps for laboratory, pharmaceutical, and chemical applications. Niche competitor to Leybold's DIVAC and SCROLLVAC product families in the lab/research segment.
• KNF Neuberger: German diaphragm pump specialist serving laboratory, medical, and industrial OEM customers. Competes with Leybold in smaller dry pump and OEM segments where contamination-free, compact vacuum solutions are required.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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