Pink GmbH Vakuumtechnik

What Pink GmbH Vakuumtechnik does

PINK GmbH Vakuumtechnik is a family-owned German precision-engineering company founded in 1986 in Wertheim, operating from a single headquarters site that will exceed 22,000 m² by end-2025. It designs, manufactures, assembles, qualifies, and commissions custom ultra-high vacuum (UHV/XHV) technology systems, including helium leak testing systems, residual gas analysis (RGA) systems, high-vacuum soldering ovens, accelerator components, and standard/custom vacuum chambers. Manufacturing depth is anchored in ISO Class 5–6 cleanrooms of more than 1,000 m², two electron beam welding lines, proprietary dry-cleaning systems, in-house designed HV soldering ovens, and ZEISS/FARO metrology rooms, all operated by more than 370 specialists. The company is a ZEISS Strategic Partner since 2023 and holds TÜV SÜD certifications (DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, DIN EN ISO 3834-2, AD 2000 HP0/HP100R) plus ZEISS-specific EUV cleanliness approvals (FU1000711).

The business sells exclusively through direct enterprise field sales into semiconductor equipment makers (ZEISS, AIXTRON, IMS Nanofabrication), research institutions (DESY, ESRF, GSI, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Fraunhofer IWS), and industrial customers (Bosch, ZF, ContiTech, Comet, Tetra Pak). Revenue is generated from one-time project-based system sales, per-order cleanroom (RQDL) cleaning and qualification services, and recurring after-sales maintenance contracts and spare-parts supply. All systems are bespoke and quote-priced under multi-year contracts, with no public price list.

The semiconductor industry is PINK's most important sales market, but exposure is diversified across research/science, electron microscopy, aerospace/space, medical technology, and automotive verticals. Recent revenue trajectory shows >25% growth to €65M in 2023 and a projected ~€75M in 2024, followed by a 2025 contraction in semiconductor orders that triggered short-time work from October 2025; management expects recovery by late 2026 with no planned layoffs. Andrea Pink consolidated 100% ownership in 2025 via PINK Familienholding GmbH & Co. KG, with stated intent to bring PINK Vakuumtechnik and sister company PINK Thermosysteme into closer alignment.

Name

Pink GmbH Vakuumtechnik

Legal name

PINK GmbH Vakuumtechnik

Website

https://pink-vak.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

PINK GmbH Vakuumtechnik is a family-owned German manufacturer of custom ultra-high vacuum (UHV/XHV) systems, helium leak testing, residual gas analysis, accelerator components, and cleanroom services, serving semiconductor equipment makers, research institutions, and industrial customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Vacuum Technology Systems

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacuum Pumps & Systems (IMAHANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN), Cleanroom & Controlled Environment Cleaning (BPABABAH)

Keywords

• Custom vacuum systems
• Ultra-high vacuum chambers
• Helium leak testing
• Residual gas analysis
• Cleanroom component cleaning

Headquarters

HQ city

Wertheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Vacuum Systems and Equipment Sales: PINK designs, manufactures, and commissions bespoke vacuum technology systems including helium leak testing systems, residual gas analysis systems, accelerator components, high-vacuum chambers, and custom system solutions. Revenue is generated through one-time project-based sales for specific customer applications. Pricing is highly project-specific and quote-driven.
2. Cleanroom Services (RQDL): Component cleaning, qualification, and certification services delivered in ISO Class 5–6 cleanrooms. Includes particle analysis, residual gas analysis (RGA), bake-out, assembly, and leak testing. Services are priced per component/order and provided under RQDL (Reinigungs-, Qualifizierungs- und Dichtheitsprüf-Leistungen) terms.
3. After-Sales Service, Maintenance & Spare Parts: Comprehensive after-sales support including on-site and remote maintenance, software updates, process monitoring, spare parts supply, and training. PINK offers customized maintenance contracts. This stream provides recurring revenue from the installed base of delivered systems.
4. Vacuum Components (Standard and Custom): PINK manufactures and supplies both standard and custom vacuum components (flanges, chambers, etc.) that can be ordered as standalone products or as part of larger system projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PINK GmbH Vakuumtechnik designs, manufactures, and commissions custom ultra-high vacuum (UHV/XHV) technology systems, including helium leak testing systems, residual gas analysis systems, high-vacuum soldering ovens, vacuum components, and accelerator components. The company also delivers cleanroom-based component cleaning, assembly, testing and qualification services, supported by electron beam welding, HV soldering, and precision metrology from a single production site in Wertheim, Germany.

Product overview

PINK GmbH Vakuumtechnik is a world market leader in custom vacuum technology systems, offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision equipment and services from a single source. The core product portfolio centers on vacuum technology solutions including Residual Gas Analysis Systems, Helium Leak Testing Systems, High Vacuum Soldering Ovens, Vacuum Components, and Accelerator Components. These are complemented by an extensive service ecosystem including cleanroom services (component cleaning, assembly, testing/certification), manufacturing services (material refinement, specialized joining technology), quality assurance, custom product design, training, and after-sales support. The company operates in cleanrooms up to ISO Class 5 and 6 (over 1,000 m²) and serves key industries including semiconductor/electronics, aerospace, medical technology, and research/science institutions. All solutions are developed, manufactured, and assembled in-house with maximum manufacturing depth since 1986.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residual Gas Analysis Systems Custom systems for residual gas analysis (RGA) of components in vacuum environments, enabling precise detection and measurement of gas composition for quality assurance and process optimization in UHV/XHV applications.
• Leak Test Systems / Helium Leak Testing Systems Precision helium leak testing equipment for detecting leaks in vacuum components and systems, with capabilities ranging from standard leak tests to UHV/XHV range testing, including pressure rise measurement, water bath, helium leak testing, and burst testing up to 300 bar.
• High Vacuum (HV) Soldering Ovens In-house designed HV soldering ovens for precision joining and annealing of components up to Ø 400 × H 3,500 mm and 350 kg, at temperatures up to 1,200 °C and basic pressure of 1×10⁻⁵ mbar, with homogeneous multi-zone temperature profiles.
• Vacuum Components Standard and customized vacuum components including flanges, chambers, and specialized parts for ultra-high vacuum (UHV) applications, sold as standalone items or integrated into custom system configurations.
• Accelerator Components High-precision vacuum components for particle accelerators, linear accelerators, ion beam therapy systems, and synchrotron beamlines, designed and manufactured to meet ultra-high vacuum requirements for research facilities and scientific institutions.
• Component Cleaning Services High-end cleaning services in ISO Class 5 and 6 cleanrooms (over 1,000 m²) using wet and dry cleaning processes including ultrasonic baths, hot steam units, and proprietary dry cleaning systems for components up to 1.7m × 1.5m × 1.5m, delivered under RQDL terms.
• Cleanroom Assembly Services Precision assembly of complex modules, components, and complete systems under ISO Class 5–6 cleanroom conditions, including design and manufacture of component-specific toolings and transport frames.
• Testing and Certification Services Comprehensive component qualification including particle analysis (down to 0.5 µm), residual gas analysis with mass spectrometer for masses 0–512 amu, bake-out, leak testing, and customer-specific verifications per specification.
• Specialized Joining Technology Services Precision welding services including TIG, MIG/MAG, micro-plasma, orbital welding, and electron beam welding (EBW) for stainless steel, aluminium and specialty metals, including approval for pressure vessel production per AD 2000 HP0.
• Material Refinement Services Heat treatment and surface finishing services including deburring, finish-grinding, surface polishing, electrolytic processing, glass bead blasting, thermal treatment, and stress relief annealing.
• Customized Product Design Customer-specific product design and development of custom vacuum technology equipment and systems, from initial concept and engineering through final production.
• Training Services Individual on-site training courses covering mechanical, electrical, vacuum technology/leak test operation, system operation, and project management for optimal equipment utilization.
• Support and Maintenance Services Global technical support, maintenance contracts with software updates and process monitoring, on-site and remote maintenance via encrypted server connection, and spare parts supply for the installed base of delivered equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cleanroom capability up to ISO Class 5 and 6 with >1,000 m² footprint, detecting particles down to 0.5 µm
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core / flagship, core and minor.

• ZEISS (Carl Zeiss SMT)core / flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023PINK has been a strategic partner of ZEISS since 2023, recognized for business excellence within the ZEISS supply network. PINK provides ultra-clean component cleaning and qualification services per ZEISS EUV cleanliness specifications (FU1000711), assembles components in its cleanrooms per ZEISS specifications, and manufactures custom vacuum components for ZEISS semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The relationship is described as mutual, with PINK acting as a reliable innovation partner at the forefront of technological innovation.
• Forschungszentrum JülichcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Long-standing research partnership with Forschungszentrum Jülich, one of Germany's largest research centres, serving as a key reference customer for custom accelerator components and vacuum systems for large-scale research infrastructure.
• ESRF Grenoble (European Synchrotron Radiation Facility)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Synchrotron Radiation Facility in Grenoble is served by PINK with custom vacuum chamber systems and components for synchrotron beamline applications. ESRF is featured as a key partner/customer on PINK's website.
• Fraunhofer IWS (Institute for Material and Beam Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFraunhofer IWS serves as a research partner and customer, utilizing PINK's specialized vacuum and welding solutions for materials processing research applications.
• DESY (Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDESY (Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron) is listed as a trade fair partner and key research institution customer. DESY hosts PINK as an exhibitor at its events and PINK serves DESY with custom vacuum solutions.
• GSI Helmholtzzentrum (Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSI is listed as a trade fair partner and research institution customer. PINK participates in GSI Roadshow events and serves GSI with custom systems for accelerator and ion beam therapy applications.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• VAT Group: VAT Group (Switzerland) is a global market leader in high-end vacuum valves, bellows, and custom vacuum system components serving semiconductor, display, and research customers. It is the most direct public peer to PINK in custom-engineered UHV/XHV components for chip manufacturing equipment.
• Pfeiffer Vacuum: Pfeiffer Vacuum (Germany) is a leading manufacturer of vacuum pumps, leak detectors, and vacuum components for semiconductor, analytical, and research applications. Like PINK, it serves the same semiconductor and research end-markets with custom-engineered vacuum solutions and complementary leak-testing equipment.
• SAES Group: SAES Group (Italy) is a specialty materials and vacuum technology company providing getters, non-evaporable getters, and vacuum components for semiconductor, display, and scientific applications. It is comparable to PINK in serving the same niche of high-end vacuum componentry and cleanroom-grade processing for chip production.
• Huntington Mechanical Laboratories: Huntington Mechanical Laboratories (US) manufactures custom vacuum chambers, flanges, and precision UHV components for semiconductor, research, and aerospace applications. Its custom-engineering model and customer overlap with national labs make it a direct mid-sized peer to PINK.
• MDC Vacuum Products (Inficon): MDC Vacuum Products, part of Inficon, manufactures vacuum components, chambers, flanges, and custom-engineered UHV assemblies for semiconductor and research customers. It directly competes with PINK in vacuum componentry and bespoke chambers for chip manufacturing and synchrotron applications.
• Nor-Cal Products (Now part of Pfeiffer Vacuum ecosystem): Nor-Cal Products designs and manufactures custom vacuum chambers, fittings, and components for semiconductor, research, and analytical instrument customers. It competes head-to-head with PINK in bespoke UHV/XHV chambers and components for similar end-use applications.

Broad incumbents

• Leybold (Atlas Copco): Leybold, also part of Atlas Copco, manufactures vacuum pumps, systems, and components for research, semiconductor, and industrial vacuum applications. As a broad incumbent with deep semiconductor and research reach, it competes for many of the same custom and standard vacuum opportunities PINK pursues.
• Busch Group (Busch Vacuum Solutions): Busch Group is a German-headquartered global incumbent in vacuum and overpressure technology, serving semiconductor, food, automotive, and research markets. While focused more on standard industrial vacuum pumps, it overlaps with PINK in custom-engineered leak testing and process vacuum solutions.
• Edwards Vacuum (Atlas Copco): Edwards Vacuum, part of Atlas Copco, is a global incumbent in vacuum and abatement solutions for semiconductor, scientific, and industrial processes. It is a broader- portfolio competitor to PINK, addressing similar semiconductor and research customers with a wider standard product range.

Regional players

• Shimadzu Scientific Instruments: Shimadzu (Japan) supplies analytical instruments, residual gas analyzers, and leak detectors that overlap with PINK's RGA and helium leak testing portfolio. While primarily a regional player in Japan, its RGA and mass spectrometry products target the same semiconductor and research end-markets PINK serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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