PTB Sales

What PTB Sales does

PTB Sales, Inc. is a privately held, USA-based specialty distributor and remanufacturer of vacuum equipment, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Azusa, California. The company operates a three-tier commercial model spanning REBUILT equipment (refurbished to OEM specifications by factory-trained technicians), SERVICE (full refurbishment and repair of customer-owned equipment), and NEW (factory-warranted equipment distributed through OEM authorizations). Its portfolio covers high-vacuum systems (cryogenic, turbo, and diffusion pumps), rough-vacuum pumps (dry scroll, dry semiconductor, dry industrial, oil-sealed rotary vane, and liquid ring), Roots blowers and boosters, leak detectors, vacuum valves and chambers, semiconductor wafer-handling robots, and industrial chillers. The company is an authorized channel partner and authorized service center for MD-Kinney (Tuthill) and represents multiple premium OEM brands including Leybold, Edwards, Agilent Varian, Pfeiffer Adixen Alcatel, and EBARA.

The underlying technology platform is anchored by a 27,853 sq ft ISO 9001-conforming remanufacturing facility staffed by an engineering team with over 90 years of combined experience and pump technicians with over 100 years of combined experience, led by a Leybold Vacuum factory-trained mechanic. Rebuilt units are produced under revision-controlled work instructions and validated through a 24-hour burn-in test. The company maintains a digital library of manuals for legacy and manufacturer-discontinued vacuum equipment, addressing the long-tail support gap in fab and research environments. Distribution runs through an e-commerce storefront with publicly listed rebuilt pricing, quote-based new-equipment sales, phone and email direct sales, and pick-up and delivery services for repair and exchange transactions. Recently launched additions include the Vacuum Pump AI virtual assistant for specifications and recommendations, international shipping, semiconductor robot service, and a chiller product line.

The business model is primarily transactional and one-time-purchase, with revenue split across new equipment sales, rebuilt equipment sales, repair services ($300 evaluation fee applied to final repair cost), and pump exchange programs. Pricing is hybrid: rebuilt equipment is publicly listed per unit, while new equipment requires Request for Quote. Customer segments are predominantly semiconductor manufacturing (primary vertical), with scientific/research and industrial manufacturing as secondary use cases. The company sells primarily to enterprise and mid-market accounts in the USA, with growing international shipping capability. No external capital, parent company, or public-market signals are present; PTB Sales appears to be founder or small-group controlled.

Name

PTB Sales

Legal name

PTB Sales, Inc.

Website

https://ptbsales.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PTB Sales is a privately held US vacuum equipment distributor and remanufacturer offering new, rebuilt, and repair services across OEM brands for semiconductor, research, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Vacuum Equipment

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Durable Goods (5000)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive, Tools & Industrial Supplies (B2B) (CRAEAEAH)

Keywords

• Vacuum pump sales
• Vacuum pump repair
• Industrial vacuum equipment
• Semiconductor vacuum service
• Vacuum pump refurbishment

Headquarters

HQ city

Azusa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. New Equipment Sales: Sale of factory new vacuum pumps and equipment backed by manufacturer warranty. Products include high vacuum systems (cryo, turbo, diffusion), rough vacuum pumps (dry and oil sealed), blowers, leak detectors, valves, robots, and chillers from multiple OEM brands.
2. Rebuilt/Refurbished Equipment: Sale of rebuilt vacuum equipment restored to OEM specifications by factory-trained technicians. Products rebuilt in their ISO 9001 compliant facility include pumps, blowers, and vacuum systems with 25+ years of expertise.
3. Repair and Service: Full refurbishment services for vacuum pumps including incoming inspection, decontamination, parts cleaning, dimensional evaluation, rebuild with new seals/O-rings/vanes/valves, 24-hour burn-in testing, and final packaging/shipping. $300 evaluation fee applied to repair costs.
4. Exchange Programs: Pump exchange services where customers can exchange their equipment for professionally refurbished units, providing a cost-effective alternative to full repairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PTB Sales is a vacuum equipment supplier offering factory-new, rebuilt, and refurbished vacuum pumps, blowers, leak detectors, valves, semiconductor robots, and chillers from major OEM brands including Leybold, Edwards, Pfeiffer, Agilent Varian, EBARA, and MD-Kinney. The company also provides full repair and refurbishment services at its 27,853 sq ft ISO 9001-compliant remanufacturing facility in Azusa, CA, supported by factory-trained technicians with over 100 years of combined experience.

Product overview

PTB Sales is a vacuum equipment sales and service company offering a three-tier model: REBUILT (refurbished equipment rebuilt to OEM specifications by factory-trained technicians), SERVICE (full refurbishment/repair of customer equipment), and NEW (factory-new equipment backed by manufacturer warranty). Their product portfolio encompasses high vacuum equipment including cryogenic pumps, turbo pumps, and diffusion pumps; rough vacuum equipment including dry scroll, dry semiconductor, dry industrial, oil-sealed rotary vane, and liquid ring pumps; blowers and boosters; leak detectors; valves and chambers; semiconductor robots; and chillers. Major OEM brands include Leybold, Edwards, Pfeiffer, EBARA, Agilent, Shimadzu, Brooks Automation, and AERZEN. The company operates a 27,853 sq ft ISO 9001-conforming remanufacturing facility and offers a Vacuum Pump AI virtual assistant for specifications and recommendations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rebuilt Vacuum Equipment Refurbished vacuum pumps, blowers, and equipment restored to OEM specifications by factory-trained technicians for semiconductor fabrication, industrial, and research customers seeking cost-effective alternatives to factory-new equipment.
• Vacuum Pump Repair & Refurbishment Service Full-service repair and refurbishment of customer-owned vacuum equipment from multiple OEM brands, including decontamination, parts replacement, dimensional evaluation, and burn-in testing for semiconductor and industrial customers.
• New Vacuum Equipment Factory-new vacuum equipment backed by manufacturer warranty, including turbo pumps, rough vacuum pumps, leak detectors, valves, robots, and chillers from OEM brands such as Leybold, Edwards, Agilent Varian, Pfeiffer, EBARA, and Brooks Automation.
• Pump Exchange Programs Exchange services enabling customers to trade in their failed or legacy vacuum pumps for professionally refurbished units as a cost-effective, fast-turnaround alternative to full repairs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour burn-in test ensures reliability of rebuilt pumps
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MD-Kinney (Tuthill)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPTB Sales is an authorized channel partner and authorized service center for MD-Kinney vacuum pumps. They offer both rebuilt and new MD-Kinney products including KMBD, MB, CP, Equalizer, PD Plus, QX Series, and transport pumps. Service offerings include liquid ring pumps (A Series, KLRC).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Duniway Stockroom: Supplier of new and rebuilt vacuum pumps, gauges, and components serving research and industry, overlapping PTB's rebuilt-equipment and legacy-support niche.
• Ideal Vacuum Products: Online seller of new and used vacuum pumps, components, and systems with repair services; closely mirrors PTB's e-commerce plus new/rebuilt/service model for vacuum equipment.
• Provac Sales: Distributor and service provider for vacuum pumps across many OEM brands, offering sales, repair, and rebuilt units, directly comparable to PTB's multi-OEM sales-and-service motion.

Broad incumbents

• Busch Vacuum Solutions: Major OEM of industrial vacuum pumps and blowers with service networks; competes with PTB in supplying and servicing industrial vacuum equipment.
• Kurt J. Lesker Company: Global vacuum products manufacturer and distributor of pumps, chambers, valves and components; broader portfolio than PTB but overlaps in vacuum equipment supply to semiconductor and research markets.
• Edwards Vacuum (Atlas Copco): OEM of vacuum pumps and abatement widely used in semiconductor fabs and offers its own service/refurbishment; an OEM brand PTB resells and services, and a competing service provider.
• Pfeiffer Vacuum: OEM of turbo and rough vacuum pumps for semiconductor and research; a brand PTB carries and a competitor in new-equipment and service offerings.
• Leybold (Atlas Copco): OEM whose pumps PTB specializes in rebuilding; supplies new equipment and runs factory service, overlapping and competing with PTB's Leybold-focused rebuild business.
• Nor-Cal Products (Pfeiffer): Supplier of vacuum chambers, valves, fittings and components for semiconductor and research applications, overlapping PTB's valves/chambers product lines.
• Agilent Technologies (Vacuum Products): Manufacturer of turbo, diffusion and dry scroll vacuum pumps and leak detectors for scientific/industrial use, overlapping PTB's product categories and end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ptbsales1
• Facebookfacebook.com/PTB-Sales-Inc-387749677970030

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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