John P. Kummer
John P. Kummer (JPK Group) is a private D-A-CH value-added distributor of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, representing 20+ international OEMs across inspection, metrology, failure analysis, test, coating, calibration, and flow control, and serving enterprise chip makers, power-electronics firms, and emerging new-energy and life-science manufacturers from Augsburg and Marlborough.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersAugsburg, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What John P. Kummer does
John P. Kummer (JPK Group) is a privately held, value-added distributor of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and solutions, founded in 1980 and headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, with a second office in Marlborough, United Kingdom. The company does not manufacture its own equipment; instead, it holds exclusive or primary D-A-CH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) regional representation rights for more than 20 international equipment manufacturers spanning inspection, metrology, failure analysis, test, coating, special process tools, calibration standards, and flow switches. Its portfolio includes products from SEMICAPS (fault localization microscopes), E+H Metrology (wafer geometry gauges), VLSI Standards (calibration standards), BOIN (WaferMap software), SELA (TEM sample preparation), YES (VertaCure curing), VISCOM (AOI/X-ray), NenoVision (AFM-in-SEM), AMX (scanning acoustic microscopy), infinityPV (slot-die coating), and others.
JPK's revenue model combines hardware distribution of partner equipment with after-sales services including technical support, training, sample preparation, and failure-analysis workshops. The company sells exclusively through direct sales offices in Germany and the UK, serving enterprise semiconductor manufacturers, power electronics and automotive suppliers, new energy and life sciences companies, and research institutions. Notable end users referenced through partner distribution include Infineon, KLA-Tencor, Philips, Wacker Siltronic, Carl Zeiss, LSI Logic, and GlobalFoundries, alongside a 14nm-product manufacturer that has qualified SEMICAPS equipment. Strategic differentiation rests on combining a broad multi-vendor portfolio with deep regional semiconductor process expertise, active participation in industry associations (NMI, Silicon Saxony, IMAPS, SEMI), and ongoing technical contributions such as ISTFA conference papers. The company is independently managed by Nicolas Schwarz and Anna-Maria Schwarz and has no disclosed external investment, parent company, or acquisitions.
John P. Kummer firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- John P. Kummer
- Legal name
- JP Kummer Semiconductor Technology GmbH
- Website
- https://jpkummer.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- John P. Kummer (JPK Group) is a private D-A-CH value-added distributor of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, representing 20+ international OEMs across inspection, metrology, failure analysis, test, coating, calibration, and flow control, and serving enterprise chip makers, power-electronics firms, and emerging new-energy and life-science manufacturers from Augsburg and Marlborough.
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John P. Kummer industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Semiconductor Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing (333242)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Test, Measurement & Calibration Equipment Manufacturing Services (ATE, DAQ, metrology electronics) (IMAGAGAH)
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Where John P. Kummer is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Augsburg
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
John P. Kummer business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment Distribution: JPK Group distributes semiconductor equipment and tooling from partner manufacturers to customers in the D-A-CH region and Europe. Revenue is generated through the sale and distribution of inspection, metrology, failure analysis, test, coating, and calibration equipment.
- After-Sales Services and Support: The company provides technical support, training, sample preparation services, and FA workshop services for failure analysis and partner equipment.
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Marketing channels4 records
John P. Kummer product offering
Product offeringCore offering
JPK Group is a value-added distributor and channel partner for international semiconductor manufacturing instrument makers, distributing inspection, metrology, failure analysis, test, coating, special process tools, calibration standards, and flow switches in the D-A-CH region and broader Europe. The company does not manufacture its own equipment but integrates and supports best-in-class partner products, providing technical sales, after-sales support, training, sample preparation, and failure analysis workshop services to semiconductor manufacturers across wafer fabrication, power electronics, and emerging technology sectors.
Product overview
JPK Group operates as a semiconductor equipment distributor and solutions provider serving the D-A-CH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). Rather than manufacturing products, JPK represents an ecosystem of partner manufacturers to deliver comprehensive semiconductor technology solutions. The portfolio encompasses eight core product categories: Inspection Solutions (Viscom AOI/X-ray systems, AMX acoustic microscopy), Metrology Solutions (E+H gauges, BOIN WaferMap software), Failure Analysis Solutions (SEMICAPS microscopes, ULTRA TEC sample prep, RKD Engineering decapsulators, SELA microcleaving systems, INSIDIX TDM), Test Solutions (T.I.P.S probe refreshers, ITC analyzers, SOLARIUS inspection), Coating Solutions (infinityPV slot-die and roll-to-roll, Cheersonic ultrasonic coating, YES VertaCure), Special Process Tools (UniTemp vacuum solder ovens, YES processing systems), Calibration Standards (VLSI Standards contamination, dimensional, electrical, film thickness), and Flow Switches (Proteus Industries). This multi-vendor approach allows JPK to provide complete turnkey solutions spanning wafer characterization, process control, failure analysis, test, and coating applications for semiconductor, power electronics, MEMS, and life sciences industries.
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Products and services
- Inspection Solutions Distributed inspection solutions for advanced assembly, power module and semiconductor production, including Viscom AOX/AOI systems, AMX table-top and in-line SAM, and wire bond inspection systems. Targeted at semiconductor manufacturers and power electronics producers in the D-A-CH region.
- Metrology Solutions Distributed metrology tools for wafer thickness, geometry, and data visualization, including E+H Metrology contactless gauges for wafers from 1 inch to 450mm and BOIN's WaferMap visualization software. Targeted at semiconductor manufacturers for process control and yield analysis.
- Failure Analysis Solutions Comprehensive distributed failure analysis tools for semiconductor labs, including SEMICAPS fault localization microscopes, ULTRA TEC sample preparation equipment, RKD Engineering decapsulators, SELA Microcleaving and XACT TEM sample prep systems, and INSIDIX TDM topography/deformation measurement. Targeted at semiconductor failure analysis labs and component manufacturers.
- Test Solutions Distributed test equipment for wafer probe cards and semiconductor test, including T.I.P.S probe refreshers, ITC Probilt probe card analyzers, and SOLARIUS probe card inspection systems for cyclic routine inspection and new card income inspection. Targeted at semiconductor test and quality control operations.
- Coating Solutions Distributed coating technology for semiconductor, new energy, and life science applications, including infinityPV slot-die coaters and roll-to-roll processors, Cheersonic ultrasonic thin film coating machines, and Yield Engineering Systems VertaCure ovens for vapor deposition and curing. Targeted at semiconductor manufacturers, perovskite/fuel cell producers, and biomedical device manufacturers.
- Special Process Tools Distributed specialized process equipment for semiconductor manufacturing, including UniTemp thermal processing systems (VSS-300 vacuum solder oven), YES VertaCure vacuum processing systems, plasma cleaning, and chemical vapor deposition tools. Targeted at semiconductor, MEMS, and power electronics manufacturers.
- Calibration Standards Distributed calibration standards from VLSI Standards including contamination standards, dimensional products (NanoCD, Step Height), electrical products (resistivity, ITO), and film thickness standards for ellipsometers and reflectometers. Targeted at semiconductor manufacturers and metrology labs requiring measurement traceability.
- Flow Switches Distributed Proteus Industries flow switches, flow meters, and flow sensors for monitoring cooling flow in semiconductor and industrial cooling systems. ISO-9001 certified with five-year warranty. Targeted at semiconductor manufacturers and industrial cooling system operators.
- iS6059 Wire Bond Inspection High-performance automatic 2D and 3D wire bond inspection system from Viscom for inline semiconductor and electronics production. Supports dual-track operations, inspection of ribbon, die, ball-wedge, wedge-wedge and security bonds. Targeted at semiconductor and electronics manufacturers.
- iX7059 One X-ray Inspection System Advanced X-ray inspection system from Viscom delivering 1 micrometer resolution for semiconductor devices and leadframe applications. Offers 2D, 2.5D, and 3D inspection capabilities from standalone to inline production. Targeted at semiconductor and leadframe manufacturers.
- X8011-III 2D/3D X-ray Inspection System Viscom X-ray system designed for individual and reliable 2D and 3D X-ray inspection of components and assemblies. Features innovative system operation for manual and automatic inspection during production and quality assurance. Targeted at electronics and semiconductor manufacturers.
- SEMICAPS 1100 Analytical System Upright analytical system from SEMICAPS for backside and frontside analysis of wafers and packaged devices. Supports techniques including Laser Timing Probe (LTP), Scanning Optical Microscopy (SOM), Photon Emission Microscopy (PEM), and Thermal Microscopy (THM). Targeted at semiconductor failure analysis labs.
- SEMICAPS 1300 Dual Column Upright Analytical System SEMICAPS 1300 Dual Column Upright Scanning Optical Microscope providing full suite of techniques including Photon Emission, Thermal Emission, Scanning Optical Microscopy laser techniques (Static OBIRCH, TIVA, LIVA, OBIC, Dynamic LADA and SDL), and Laser Timing Probe (Waveform Probing and Frequency Map). Targeted at semiconductor fault localization and failure analysis labs.
- Probe Refresher TPR-03 Automatic probe card maintenance system from T.I.P.S for cantilever probe cards with probe pitch from 50 micrometers. Provides cleaning and reshaping using abrasive elastomer pad with surface roughness under 0.3 microns. Targeted at semiconductor test and wafer probing operations.
- VSS-300 Vacuum Reflow Solder Oven UniTemp vacuum reflow solder oven for substrates up to 300x300mm with temperatures up to 450 degrees Celsius. Features gas sealed chamber separation, fast vacuum reaching 10exp.-3 hPa, and applications including solder reflow, flip chip, and IGBT/DBC. Targeted at semiconductor packaging and power electronics manufacturers.
- Slot-die Coater State-of-the-art sheet coater from infinityPV for advanced thin-film applications including printed batteries, solar cells, fuel cells, and MedTech. Features modular design with heated vacuum chuck and micrometer adjustments. Targeted at new energy and biomedical device manufacturers.
- LiteScope AFM-in-SEM Unique atomic force microscope from NenoVision designed to merge AFM and SEM techniques for in-situ multimodal and correlative analysis. Features optimized workflow and ultimate performance inside SEM with open-hardware design. Targeted at semiconductor failure analysis and nanoscale characterization labs.
- XACT TEM Sample Preparation SELA's TEM sample preparation system using Adaptive Ion Milling (AIM) technology. Reduces sample widths below 50 nanometers over large areas with high precision and artifact-free quality. Twin-beam configuration for precise end-point detection. Targeted at semiconductor failure analysis labs.
- MC600i Microcleaving System Automated microcleaving system from SELA for cross-sectioning of wafer segments and dies. Features automatic mapping and navigation, 9 min/sample throughput, less than 0.5 micron accuracy, and cryo-cooling mechanism. Targeted at semiconductor failure analysis labs.
- Proteus Flow Switch Proteus Industries flow switches for monitoring cooling flow and other liquids in industrial applications. 100 series is purely flow switch; 500 and 800 series include metering outputs. ISO-9001 certified with five-year warranty. Targeted at semiconductor manufacturers and industrial cooling system operators.
- VertaCure Series YES automated high temperature cure oven series from Yield Engineering Systems for MEMS and semiconductor applications including polyimide cure, copper anneal, BCB cure, and low-k dielectric cure. Maximum temperature 450 degrees Celsius with laminar flow technology. Targeted at semiconductor and MEMS manufacturers.
- X-SAM M51 Scanning Acoustic Microscope Desktop scanning acoustic microscope from AMX designed for quality control and day-to-day use in microelectronics, power electronics, and semiconductor inspection. Features intuitive software interface and thru-scan capability. Targeted at semiconductor, power electronics, and microelectronics manufacturers.
- Topography and Deformation Measurement (TDM) INSIDIX patented technology for 3D topography analysis under thermal stress. Combines heating/cooling sequences with optical setup to measure deformation during thermal profiles, revealing faults in packaging and components. Targeted at semiconductor packaging and electronics reliability labs.
- WaferMap Software Award-winning software from BOIN for collecting, editing, analyzing and visualizing measured physical parameters on semiconductor wafers. Imports data from ellipsometers, thickness gauges, and four-point probes with 2D/3D visualization. Customers include Infineon, KLA-Tencor, Philips, Wacker Siltronic, Carl Zeiss, and LSI Logic. Targeted at semiconductor manufacturers and metrology labs.
- Recertification Services VLSI Standards recertification service that extends calibration standard life, avoids SPC baseline shift, and assures measurement accuracy. Targeted at semiconductor manufacturers and metrology labs using VLSI calibration standards.
- Contamination Standards VLSI Standards contamination standards including Absolute Contamination Standards with polystyrene latex spheres, Edge Contamination Standards, Reticle Contamination Standards, and Silica Contamination Standards for surface inspection systems. Targeted at semiconductor manufacturers and metrology labs.
- Dimensional Products VLSI Standards dimensional products including NanoCD Standards (25-110nm line width), NanoLattice Standard for sub-0.13 micrometer SEM calibration, Step Height Standards, and Surface Topography Standards for scanning probe microscopes. Targeted at semiconductor manufacturers and metrology labs.
- Electrical Products VLSI Standards electrical calibration products including Resistivity Standards for 76.2mm to 300mm wafers with 4-Point Probes and Eddy Current Gauges, and ITO Sheet Resistance Standards. Targeted at semiconductor manufacturers and metrology labs.
- Film Thickness Products VLSI Standards film thickness calibration products including Silicon Dioxide Standards on silicon wafers for ellipsometers and reflectometers, and Silicon Nitride Standards (LPCVD). Targeted at semiconductor manufacturers and metrology labs.
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John P. Kummer partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
22 partnerships are on record, tiered new partnership, strategic and established partnership.
- AMXnew partnershipJPK GmbH is pleased to offer AMX's table top SAM (Scanning Acoustic Microscopy) and in-line SAM. Both are developed and designed based on years of experience and manufacturing. AMX is also providing Sintering and Wafer Lamination Solutions. AMX has a strong background in automation solutions tailored for the electric automotive sector, specializing in production of sintering and SAM equipment for semiconductor, power electronics and automotive industries. The value chain including R&D and Production is mainly based in Europe, with a dominant part in Italy.
- NenoVisionnew partnershipJP Kummer is now active in the D-A-CH region for NenoVision. NenoVision develops and produces the LiteScope AFM-in-SEM, a unique atomic force microscope designed for integration into scanning electron microscopes. The LiteScope offers in-situ, site-specific, electrical and topographical characterization of semiconductor components at nanoscale. NenoVision is a spin-off from Brno University of Technology and CEITEC, based in Brno, Czech Republic.
- VISCOMnew partnershipJP Kummer entered into a partnership with VISCOM to serve the Semiconductor Industry in the D-A-CH region. VISCOM's AOX/AOI systems offer solutions for advanced assembly, power module and semiconductor production. VISCOM ranks among the world's leading providers of assembly inspection solutions for the electronics industry with state-of-the-art inspection systems including wire bond inspection, X-ray inspection, and 3D inspection systems.
- infinityPVstrategicNew partnership with infinityPV - a Danish company known for pioneering technologies in slot-die coating and roll-to-roll processing. The strategic cooperation focuses on jointly developing innovative products for the semiconductor industry, new energy (perovskites, fuel cells, etc.) and life science, primarily in the D-A-CH region. The cooperation combines JPK's long-standing expertise in semiconductor technology, PV, microelectronics and life science with infinityPV's technological innovation to develop new materials and processes expanding coating technology applications.
- The Ultran Groupnew partnershipJP Kummer Group announced a new European partnership with The Ultran Group in State College, PA, USA. Ultran offers industry-leading transducer and systems products, pioneering low frequency, non-contact, dry coupled, and very short pulse conventional transducers. In addition to turn-key bench-top R&D ultrasonic analysis systems, Ultran now provides production line quality analysis systems for continuously moving weblines, piece-part manufacturing, and large structure aircraft and spacecraft components. Quality products for 48 years.
- SEMICAPS Pte Ltdestablished partnershipJPK Group announced partnership with SEMICAPS, which designs, manufactures and markets innovative fault localization microscopes used by top semiconductor companies for design-debug and yield analysis work. World-leading instruments help users efficiently ramp up yield of chip designs by analyzing and locating faults in engineering samples and early production runs. SEMICAPS has been awarded the President's Technology Award in 2009 (Singapore's highest award for science and technology) and holds 9 patents.
- SOLARIUSestablished partnershipJPK Group announced partnership with SOLARIUS, a leading provider of precision systems for non-contact surface inspection, measurement, analysis, and visualization. The product portfolio combines high-resolution sensors with automated data acquisition systems and powerful analysis tools. JPK uses this technology for Optical Probe Card Inspection, supporting cyclic routine inspection, new card income inspection, and post maintenance checks.
- eInnoSysestablished partnershipJP Kummer Group introduced eInnoSys as a new partner. eInnoSys is a leading provider of automation and software solutions for the manufacturing industry, specializing in Factory & Assembly Automation, Equipment Software, Industry 4.0, AI/ML, and predictive maintenance. The company specializes in upgrading legacy equipment and implementing predictive maintenance solutions.
- VLSI Standards, Inc.established partnershipVLSI Standards, founded in 1984 in Mountain View, California, develops measurement standards and associated services for the semiconductor and metrology industries. Products include contamination standards, dimensional products, electrical products, film thickness products, and recertification services. JPK distributes VLSI calibration standards in the D-A-CH region.
- Yield Engineering Systems Inc.established partnershipYield Engineering Systems (YES), based in Livermore, California USA, is known worldwide for supplying quality process equipment to Semiconductor and related industries including MEMS, Medical, BioSensor, Microarray, Nanotech, and Hard Disk Drive. Products include vacuum curing, plasma cleaning, resist removal, surface modification, anti-stiction coatings, silane chemical vapor deposition, VertaCure Series, and other specialized applications.
- Proteus Industries Inc.established partnershipProteus Industries provides flow switches, flow meters, and flow sensors to protect critical cooling equipment for water cooled equipment within semiconductor, industrial and medical cooling systems. ISO-9001 certified quality system with five-year warranty on flow switches, meters and sensors.
- RKD Engineering Corp.established partnershipRKD Engineering, founded in 2006 in Scotts Valley, California, is the leading US manufacturer of plastic package decapsulators and has been involved in designing every US-made plastic package decapsulator since 1988. Products include the 7100 Elite Etch Cu, Elite Etch Cu ESD 7200, Elite Etch Model 7000, and MountPlate Model 5800 for failure analysis sample preparation.
- SELA Solutions EnabLing nano Analysis Ltd.established partnershipSELA develops and adapts technologies to provide roadmap solutions for physical failure analysis and characterization since 1991. Products include EM3 (automated TEM/SEM sample preparation), MC600i and MC10 (microcleaving systems), and XACT (TEM sample preparation with AIM technology). SELA's products incorporate unique technologies and IPs that solve bottlenecks in failure analysis and sample preparation.
- ULTRA TEC Manufacturing Inc.established partnershipULTRA TEC designs, manufactures and provides advanced surface and sample preparation equipment and consumables for routine and custom applications in industrial settings, from development and research environments through production. Products include ULTRASLICE precision saws, ULTRAPOL polishing machines, ASAP-1 IPS sample preparation system, ICis microscope, ARC-lite AR coating, and Blue Mill decapsulation equipment.
- Integrated Technology Corporation (ITC)established partnershipITC has served customers for more than 35 years, providing solutions for metrology, testing and OEM equipment including test, analysis, and repair of IC probe cards, innovative metrology and inspection solutions, and dynamic testing of power semiconductors. ITC is the world leader in probe card analyzers and test equipment for dynamic testing of power semiconductor devices.
- E+H Metrologyestablished partnershipE+H, founded in 1968, has offered measurement tools for the Semiconductor and PV industries since 1978. Products include contactless metrology tools for wafers from 1 inch to 450mm, geometry gauges, thickness and resistivity gauges, and wafer studio visualization software. E+H reports an installed base of more than 2000 Semiconductor tools worldwide.
- T.I.P.Sestablished partnershipT.I.P.S. is a one-stop-shop for semiconductor measurement devices and microchip test interfaces. Based on revolutionary technologies and technical expertise with short manufacturing and maintenance lead times, T.I.P.S. provides full ownership of high yielding microchip test hardware. Products include the Probe Refresher TPR-03 for automatic probe card cleaning and reshaping.
- INSIDIXestablished partnershipInsidix, a Grenoble-based company founded in 1996, provides non-destructive testing services and distributes 2D and 3D X-Ray equipment, scanning acoustic microscopy, and micro fluorescence technologies. Developed TDM (Topography and Deformation Measurement), a patented technology using Projection Moiré for temperature-dependent warpage measurement under realistic reflow conditions.
- UniTempestablished partnershipUniTemp GmbH, founded in August 2000, specializes in thermal process equipment including rapid thermal annealing systems, reflow solder ovens (fluxless and void free soldering), high precision hot plates, and VSS Vacuum Solder System. Applications include MEMS package sealing, flip-chip soldering, laser/RF/power die attachment, and processing of high efficiency silicon solar cells.
- Cheersonicestablished partnershipCheersonic is a world-leading technology company established in 1998, specializing in ultrasonic machines used in food, fabric, medical, electronics, and advanced energy production facilities. Products include the UAM4000L ultrasonic thin film coating machine for fuel cell proton exchange membrane spraying, thin film solar cells, nano-modified material spraying, and glass coating.
- Baublys Laser GmbHestablished partnershipBaublys Laser GmbH produces laser decapsulation machines characterized by high reliability using industrial components with low operating and maintenance costs. Products include the BL2500 Series (movable table top laser decapsulation tool) and BL5500 Series (stand-alone laser decapsulation machine) using IPG fibre laser technology.
- BOIN GmbHestablished partnershipBOIN GmbH, founded in August 1998, develops software solutions for the semiconductor industry including advanced metrology software and complex mathematical algorithms. The award-winning WAFERMAP software package collects, edits, analyzes and visualizes measured physical parameters on semiconductor wafers. Customers include Infineon, KLA-Tencor, Philips, Sopra, Mattson, Varian, Wacker Siltronic, Carl Zeiss, and LSI Logic.
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John P. Kummer competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Acal BFi: European value-added distributor of specialist electronic and semiconductor components/equipment, headquartered in the UK. Direct peer to JPK in the niche technical distribution model serving D-A-CH and broader Europe with multi-vendor exclusive partnerships.
- WPG Holdings: Taiwan-based global semiconductor component distributor with a multi-vendor, multi-region model. While APAC-focused, it is structurally comparable as a regional exclusive-rights distributor serving semiconductor customers.
- Macnica: Japanese-headquartered global semiconductor and electronic components distributor with a strong European presence. Operates a similar multi-vendor technical distribution model targeting semiconductor manufacturers, with comparable exclusive regional agreements and field application engineering.
Broad incumbents
- Digi-Key Electronics: Major global electronic components distributor serving European semiconductor and industrial customers. Comparable in distribution model but at very different scale and with much broader catalog exposure rather than JPK's focused capital-equipment portfolio.
- RS Components: UK-headquartered broadline industrial and electronics distributor serving European semiconductor, electronics manufacturing and research customers. Comparable in geographic footprint but at much larger scale and broader portfolio than JPK.
- Future Electronics: One of the world's largest electronic component distributors with broad semiconductor lines and significant European operations. A broader incumbent whose overlapping portfolio of exclusive lines and engineering support competes with JPK for the same D-A-CH semiconductor manufacturers.
- Mouser Electronics: Global broadline electronics distributor with semiconductor and industrial equipment exposure. While primarily catalog-based, its European operations and semiconductor vertical overlap with JPK's territory and customer base.
- Avnet: Global broadline semiconductor and electronic components distributor with European operations and FAE services. Operates at much larger scale and broader portfolio, overlapping with JPK in semiconductor capital equipment-adjacent components.
Regional players
- EBV Elektronik: European semiconductor component distributor (an Avnet company) focused on semiconductor franchised distribution across Europe. Comparable in geographic territory and customer base to JPK, though focused on components rather than capital equipment.
- RoodMicrotec: European (Netherlands-headquartered) independent semiconductor services and distribution company providing test, qualification and supply-chain services to European semiconductor customers. Comparable in serving the European semiconductor value chain with specialized services.
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Frequently asked questions about John P. Kummer
What does John P. Kummer do?
JPK Group is a value-added distributor and channel partner for international semiconductor manufacturing instrument makers, distributing inspection, metrology, failure analysis, test, coating, special process tools, calibration standards, and flow switches in the D-A-CH region and broader Europe. The company does not manufacture its own equipment but integrates and supports best-in-class partner products, providing technical sales, after-sales support, training, sample preparation, and failure analysis workshop services to semiconductor manufacturers across wafer fabrication, power electronics, and emerging technology sectors.
Is John P. Kummer a public or private company?
John P. Kummer is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was John P. Kummer founded?
John P. Kummer was founded in 1980. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is John P. Kummer based?
John P. Kummer is headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does John P. Kummer make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Equipment Distribution is the primary driver. The others are after-Sales Services and Support.
Who are John P. Kummer's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Acal BFi, WPG Holdings and Macnica. Broad incumbents are Digi-Key Electronics, RS Components, Future Electronics, Mouser Electronics and Avnet. Regional players are EBV Elektronik and RoodMicrotec.
Does John P. Kummer have an API?
No public API is recorded for John P. Kummer.
What industry is John P. Kummer in?
John P. Kummer's product category is Semiconductor Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAGAH, Test, Measurement & Calibration Equipment Manufacturing Services (ATE, DAQ, metrology electronics). Its NAICS code is 333242 and its SIC code is 3823.