Lubbe

What Lubbe does

Lubbe LLC, founded in 2023 and headquartered in Epping, New Hampshire, is a specialty supplier and systems integrator in the high-vacuum and inert-atmosphere equipment market. The company designs, engineers, and integrates glovebox and vacuum systems spanning Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), arc melting, optical coating, thin-film cluster/production tools, space and environmental simulation chambers, vacuum ovens, and ultra-high-vacuum (UHV) production systems. It acts as the authorized U.S. agent for VST (Vacuum Ltd.) and simultaneously resells, services, and integrates equipment from more than 20 vacuum and deposition OEMs, including Angstrom Engineering, AJA, Kurt J. Lesker, Oerlikon, Picosun, Beneq, Forge Nano, MBraun, Ferrotec, Bühler, Evatec, and Prevac.

Lubbe's business model combines capital-equipment sales (largely sourced via VST and partner OEMs) with contract engineering, systems engineering, project management, and prototyping services, plus a recurring aftermarket business in service, parts, and modular upgrades that are explicitly brand-agnostic across glovebox, deposition, and vacuum platforms. Pricing is uniformly quote-based with no published list; engagement is initiated through dedicated web forms for product enquiries, engineering requests, and service/parts requests. The company is privately held and founder-led by Steven Willem Lubbe, who brings aerospace (Airbus), titanium metal 3D printing, and electrochemistry (Donald Sadoway venture) experience.

The customer base spans visionary applied-science startups, large enterprise/'household brand' accounts, and academic/R&D institutions, with two publicly named end-users (Stanford University and Phoenix Tailings) and a claimed 50+ customers globally. Distribution is direct sales through the corporate website supplemented by the multi-OEM channel arrangement, with U.S.-anchored operations and global project reach. The company holds no disclosed patents, trademarks, or external funding, and is not party to any announced M&A or regulatory action in the source material.

Name

Lubbe

Legal name

Lubbe LLC

Website

https://lubbellc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lubbe LLC is a New Hampshire-based specialty supplier that designs, engineers, and integrates glovebox, PVD/CVD/ALD, arc furnace, and ultra-high-vacuum systems, operating as the authorized U.S. agent for VST and a multi-OEM reseller serving startups, enterprises, and academic labs globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacuum and Glovebox Systems

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing (333242), Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Electronic Components, Nec (3679)

akta.pro primary industry

Deposition Equipment (CVD/PVD/ALD/Epitaxy) (HDAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Glovebox systems
• Vacuum systems
• Physical vapor deposition
• Thin film deposition
• Ultra high vacuum

Headquarters

HQ city

Epping

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment sales (glovebox and vacuum systems): One-time sale of integrated inert and vacuum systems — PVD, CVD/ALD, arc furnaces, optical coating, thin-film cluster, space simulators, environmental chambers, gloveboxes, vacuum ovens, high-vacuum and UHV production systems — sourced from VST and other represented OEMs.
2. Engineering and project management services: Contract engineering, system engineering, project management, and prototyping services delivered alongside VST, covering design, realization, implementation, and continued improvements.
3. Aftermarket service, parts, and modular upgrades: Recurring/ongoing after-sales service plus replacement parts, custom feedthroughs, vacuum pumps, and modular upgrades (some interchangeable across brands), supplied across all makes of glovebox, deposition, and vacuum equipment.
4. Authorized agency for VST products: Lubbe acts as an authorized U.S. agent/distributor for VST (Vacuum Ltd.), generating distribution margin on VST's product line and bundling it with Lubbe's engineering and service offering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lubbe designs, engineers, integrates, and supplies high-vacuum and inert-atmosphere hardware systems — including gloveboxes, PVD/CVD/ALD deposition tools, arc furnaces, optical coating systems, thin-film cluster/production platforms, space and environmental simulation chambers, vacuum ovens, and ultra-high-vacuum production systems — and complements this catalog with engineering services and brand-agnostic aftermarket support.

Product overview

Lubbe operates a portfolio rather than a single unified software product, acting as a supplier and authorized agent of VST (Vacuum Sales & Technology). The offering is a platform-plus-modules architecture of complementary high-vacuum and inert-environment hardware lines: Atomic Layer Deposition Systems, Arc Furnace, Physical Vapor Deposition Systems (including a Large Chamber PVD variant), Optical Coating Systems, Thin-Film Cluster / Production Systems, Space Simulators, Environmental Simulation Chambers, Glovebox Integrated Solutions, Gloveboxes (Standard and Custom), Vacuum Ovens, High Vacuum and Degassing Systems, and Ultra High-Vacuum Production Systems. These lines fit together as modular building blocks — deposition and thin-film cluster tools sit alongside glovebox enclosures and ovens, with environmental and space simulation chambers addressing qualification — and are complemented by Engineering services (design, systems engineering, project management, prototyping) and ongoing Service & Support (modular upgrades with some interchangeability across vacuum-tool brands).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Atomic Layer Deposition Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ customers served globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship / core partner — lubbe and vst have formally 'joined forces,' combine 50+ years of design experience, and lubbe is the authorized u.s. agent for vst's full product line., secondary — listed as one of the represented brands on the homepage logo wall. and secondary — supports lubbe's aftermarket parts and accessories business..

• VST (Vacuum Ltd.)flagship / core partner — lubbe and vst have formally 'joined forces,' combine 50+ years of design experience, and lubbe is the authorized u.s. agent for vst's full product line.Strategic or Co-development PartnerLubbe and VST (vacuumltd.com) have entered a powerful collaboration to serve both emerging and established vacuum/inert technologies. Lubbe is the authorized agent for VST, offering the full VST product catalog alongside Lubbe's engineering, integration, and after-sales service. The two parties jointly market VST's products to Lubbe's U.S. and global customer base.
• Angstrom Engineeringsecondary — listed as one of the represented brands on the homepage logo wall.Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAngstrom Engineering is one of multiple deposition/inert-system OEMs whose equipment Lubbe sells, services, and integrates as a multi-brand supplier.
• AJA Internationalsecondary — listed as one of the represented brands on the homepage logo wall.Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAJA International is represented as one of the vacuum and deposition equipment brands in Lubbe's multi-OEM portfolio.
• PVD Productssecondary — listed as one of the represented brands on the homepage logo wall.Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPVD Products is included among the partner brands whose deposition/vacuum equipment Lubbe supplies, services, and integrates.
• Kurt J. Leskersecondary — listed as one of the represented brands on the homepage logo wall.Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLesker is featured among the vacuum and deposition partner brands that Lubbe supplies and services as part of its multi-OEM offering.
• VaporTechsecondary — listed as one of the represented brands on the homepage logo wall.Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVaporTech is one of the deposition/equipment partners represented in Lubbe's multi-OEM brand portfolio.
• Oerlikonsecondary — listed as one of the represented brands on the homepage logo wall.Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOerlikon is included among the large global vacuum/thin-film OEMs in Lubbe's multi-brand portfolio.
• Picosunsecondary — listed as one of the represented brands on the homepage logo wall.Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPicosun (ALD) is one of the atomic layer deposition brands represented in Lubbe's portfolio.
• Beneqsecondary — listed as one of the represented brands on the homepage logo wall.Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeneq (ALD) is one of the atomic layer deposition brands represented in Lubbe's portfolio.
• Forge Nanosecondary — listed as one of the represented brands on the homepage logo wall.Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorForge Nano is included among the ALD/thin-film brands represented in Lubbe's multi-OEM offering.
• IdealVacsecondary — listed as one of the represented brands on the homepage logo wall.Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIdealVac is one of the vacuum components/partners represented in Lubbe's parts and accessories ecosystem.
• MBraunsecondary — listed as one of the represented brands on the homepage logo wall.Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMBraun (gloveboxes/inert systems) is among the glovebox and vacuum partner brands represented by Lubbe.
• Vigor (Glovebox)secondary — listed as one of the represented brands on the homepage logo wall.Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVigor Glovebox is one of the glovebox partners represented by Lubbe.
• LCTechsecondary — listed as one of the represented brands on the homepage logo wall.Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLCTech is one of the sample-prep/analytical partners represented by Lubbe.
• TmaxCNsecondary — listed as one of the represented brands on the homepage logo wall.Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTmaxCN is one of the vacuum/battery research equipment brands in Lubbe's portfolio.
• VTI (Vacuum Technology Inc.)secondary — listed as one of the represented brands on the homepage logo wall.Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVTI is one of the glovebox partners represented in Lubbe's brand portfolio.
• Lith Machinesecondary — listed as one of the represented brands on the homepage logo wall.Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLith Machine is included among the battery/materials research equipment partners represented by Lubbe.
• Vinci Technologiessecondary — listed as one of the represented brands on the homepage logo wall.Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVinci Technologies is one of the high-pressure/lab equipment partners represented by Lubbe.
• Prevacsecondary — listed as one of the represented brands on the homepage logo wall.Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrevac is one of the high-vacuum/UHV system partners represented by Lubbe.
• Evatecsecondary — listed as one of the represented brands on the homepage logo wall.Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvatec is one of the thin-film deposition partners represented in Lubbe's portfolio.
• Bühler Groupsecondary — listed as one of the represented brands on the homepage logo wall.Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBühler Group is one of the vacuum/deposition equipment partners represented by Lubbe.
• Ferrotecsecondary — listed as one of the represented brands on the homepage logo wall.Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFerrotec is one of the vacuum/materials partners represented in Lubbe's portfolio.
• Vacuum Components Partners (VST supply network)secondary — supports lubbe's aftermarket parts and accessories business.OEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLubbe states it has access to the finest replacement and spare parts on the market thanks to its esteemed parts partners, which it uses to deliver the highest quality aftermarket components and vacuum accessories (e.g., substrate holders) to customers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bühler Group (Leybold Optics): Diversified industrial group with a vacuum and thin-film (Leybold Optics) division serving large industrial optics and electronics customers. A broad incumbent peer and Lubbe partner brand competing for enterprise vacuum/deposition programs.
• Oerlikon Balzers: Global leader in surface solutions and thin-film coatings with a large installed base of PVD and vacuum equipment. Listed as a Lubbe partner brand but competes broadly with Lubbe in large thin-film/vacuum system sales.
• Evatec: Swiss thin-film deposition equipment manufacturer serving advanced packaging, optics, and semiconductor markets. A broad incumbent peer in production-grade thin-film and PVD systems that competes for enterprise-scale cluster tool programs.
• Kurt J. Lesker Company: Global vacuum and thin-film deposition equipment manufacturer and component supplier. Listed among Lubbe's represented partner brands, but also a broad incumbent competitor across PVD, vacuum, and glovebox-adjacent workflows with much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Angstrom Engineering: Specialty manufacturer of physical vapor deposition (PVD) and thermal evaporation systems for research and production. A direct peer in deposition systems that Lubbe both resells and competes with for deposition-instrument projects.
• VaporTech: Manufacturer of PVD and arc-PVD coating systems targeting R&D and production customers. A direct peer to Lubbe in physical vapor deposition equipment, particularly arc furnaces and PVD cluster tooling.
• MBraun: A leading global manufacturer of glovebox and inert-atmosphere systems. MBraun is one of the OEM brands Lubbe resells and services, but it is also a direct competitor in turnkey glovebox and integrated inert-atmosphere solutions for research and advanced-materials customers.
• Innovative Technology (now part of LS Scientific): Specialty glovebox and inert-atmosphere systems integrator serving research and industrial customers. Direct competitor to Lubbe in customized glovebox solutions and integrated inert workflow design.
• PVD Products: Manufacturer of PVD, sputtering, and thin-film deposition systems for research and industrial applications. A direct peer in deposition equipment, also one of Lubbe's represented partner brands, making the relationship both cooperative and competitive.
• Vacuum Atmospheres Company: U.S. manufacturer of gloveboxes, inert-atmosphere systems, and integrated vacuum/inert solutions. A direct competitor to Lubbe in custom and standard glovebox systems for academic, R&D, and advanced-materials end-markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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