Sidrabe
Sidrabe Vacuum, Ltd. is a Riga, Latvia-based industrial OEM that designs Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) vacuum coating systems — including lithium deposition coaters for battery anodes — and provides contract coating services to battery manufacturers, photovoltaic producers, and research institutions worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1962
- HeadquartersRiga, Latvia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Sidrabe does
Sidrabe Vacuum, Ltd. is a privately held industrial equipment company headquartered in Riga, Latvia, that designs and manufactures vacuum coating systems based on Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) technologies, principally thermal evaporation and magnetron sputtering. Its product portfolio spans standard R&D coaters, pilot-scale deposition tools, and specialized systems — most notably the WD200EM Pilot Scale Li Deposition Coater for uniform lithium coatings on copper foil (200mm substrate width, 150mm Li coating width) and the commercially available 2FL500E Li Flat Substrate Deposition Tool — alongside laboratory-scale systems such as the SAF L-EM for single-sided metal coatings on ceramic or glass substrates.
The company monetizes through one-time equipment sales, contract coating services (web, glass, powder, and 3D parts), and components/spare parts and used equipment. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers obtain quotes through the in-house sales department. Distribution is hybrid: direct sales from Riga for Europe and worldwide, supplemented by a network of regional representatives covering North America, Korea, India, China, and Baltic/Eastern European markets.
Sidrabe serves three primary customer segments: battery and energy storage manufacturers (especially those developing lithium and next-generation anode chemistries), photovoltaic producers, and academic/industrial research institutions. The company is a partner in two EU Horizon-funded research consortia — SOLiDIFY (roll-to-roll deposition) and SiGNE (antibacterial/antiviral nanocoatings, mechanoluminescent thin films, HIPIMS technology) — which provide both funded R&D and industry visibility. No revenue, headcount, or funding figures are publicly disclosed.
Sidrabe firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Sidrabe
- Legal name
- Sidrabe Vacuum, Ltd.
- Website
- https://www.sidrabe.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1962
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Sidrabe Vacuum, Ltd. is a Riga, Latvia-based industrial OEM that designs Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) vacuum coating systems — including lithium deposition coaters for battery anodes — and provides contract coating services to battery manufacturers, photovoltaic producers, and research institutions worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Sidrabe industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Vacuum Coating Equipment
- NAICS
- Battery Manufacturing (33591), Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring (332813)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Deposition Equipment (CVD/PVD/ALD/Epitaxy) (HDAHAEAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Current Collectors & Foils (Copper, Aluminum) Manufacturing (EUAFABAF)
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Where Sidrabe is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Riga
- HQ country
- Latvia
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Sidrabe business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Vacuum Coating Equipment Sales: Sale of vacuum coating systems including standard R&D coaters, pilot scale equipment, and specialized deposition tools for lithium and metal coatings.
- Contract Coating Services: R&D contract coating services including web coating, glass coating, powder coating, and 3D parts coating.
- Components and Spare Parts: Sale of vacuum coating components and replacement parts for equipment maintenance.
- Used Equipment Sales: Sale of pre-owned vacuum coating equipment.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Sidrabe product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Sidrabe designs, manufactures, and sells physical vapor deposition (PVD) vacuum coating systems based on thermal evaporation and magnetron sputtering, alongside in-house contract thin-film coating services. Core offerings target lithium deposition on copper foil for battery anodes, plus R&D, pilot-scale, and industrial coaters for foil, glass, ceramic, powder, and 3D-part substrates. The company also supplies vacuum components, spare parts, and process development support to industrial buyers and research institutions worldwide.
Product overview
Sidrabe is a Latvia-based company specializing in vacuum coating systems and processes. Their product portfolio includes industrial-grade vacuum coating equipment (Equipment, Special Equipment, Components) as well as R&D-focused coating solutions. The core products center around lithium vacuum coating technology, featuring the WD200EM Pilot Scale Li Deposition Coater for producing uniform Li coatings on Cu foil, the SAF L-EM laboratory-scale R&D deposition tool, and the 2FL500E Li Flat Substrate Deposition Tool. The company also provides contract coating services across multiple domains: web coating for flexible substrates, glass coating, powder coating, and 3D parts coating. Their EU project involvement includes the SOLiDIFY and SiGNE initiatives focused on deposition technology advancement, antibacterial nanocoatings, and mechanoluminescent thin films.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- WD200EM Pilot Scale Li Deposition Coater
Companies that use Sidrabe
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Sidrabe technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Sidrabe partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.
- SOLiDIFYcoreEuropean research project partnership focused on roll-to-roll deposition technology advancement. Sidrabe participates as a technology partner in this EU-funded initiative.
- SiGNEcoreEU research project partnership. Sidrabe collaborates with other European partners on nanocoating technologies and HIPIMS technology development.
- E.P. Advanced Technology Corp.coreRegional sales representative for USA and Canada markets. Handles customer relationships and sales support in North American territory.
- Inospectra, UABstandardRegional sales partner covering Lithuania, Estonia, Poland, and Ukraine markets.
- Jung-Seok Engineering Co., Ltd.standardRegional sales representative covering Korea market.
- S.U.N. Media Ventures Pvt. Ltd.standardRegional sales partner covering India market.
- JMI Technologies Company LimitedstandardRegional sales representative covering China market.
- Dr. Cor P.G. SchrauwenstandardIndependent sales representative covering Europe region.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Sidrabe competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Angstrom Engineering: Canadian manufacturer of PVD and thermal evaporation systems for R&D and small-scale production. Direct peer in laboratory-to-pilot deposition equipment, competing for the same research institution and emerging battery cell developer customers.
- ULVAC: Japanese manufacturer of vacuum and deposition equipment serving semiconductor, flat panel display, and battery applications. ULVAC is a direct competitor in PVD/vacuum deposition systems, with comparable sputtering and evaporation technologies targeting overlapping customer segments including lithium battery manufacturers.
- Singulus Technologies: German specialty equipment manufacturer providing vacuum deposition and wet-chemical processing solutions for optical discs, solar, and battery applications. Direct peer in PVD equipment for battery and PV markets, with comparable mid-scale product offerings and EU-focused customer base.
- Kurt J. Lesker Company: US-based manufacturer and distributor of vacuum equipment, thin-film deposition systems, and sputtering targets. Comparable in PVD product portfolio (thermal evaporation, magnetron sputtering) and serves overlapping R&D and pilot-scale customer segments in academia and advanced materials.
- Von Ardenne: German manufacturer of advanced vacuum coating equipment specializing in PVD and sputtering systems for applications including batteries, photovoltaics, and glass coating. Direct peer in roll-to-roll deposition and large-area coating systems, with significant overlap in customer segments and EU research collaborations.
Broad incumbents
- Applied Materials: Global leader in semiconductor and display manufacturing equipment with a broad PVD portfolio serving advanced batteries, semiconductor, and PV markets. While not focused on small-batch Li deposition, Applied Materials competes in high-volume thin-film deposition and represents the scale competitor Sidrabe faces as the industry consolidates.
- Veeco Instruments: US-headquartered equipment provider for semiconductor, photonics, and advanced packaging markets with PVD/CVD deposition expertise. While Veeco's focus is broader, it competes in precision thin-film deposition and represents an incumbent Sidrabe may face when customers scale from pilot to production.
- Bühler Group: Swiss industrial equipment manufacturer with vacuum coating solutions for automotive and optical applications. While Bühler is broader and serves different end markets, it competes in production-scale PVD equipment and represents an incumbent in the broader thin-film deposition industry.
Emerging players
- Kolzer: Italian manufacturer of PVD and magnetron sputtering equipment for industrial applications. Comparable in mid-scale vacuum deposition equipment serving specialized coating applications, with overlap in European customer base.
- HEF Group: French surface engineering company specializing in PVD/PACVD coatings and contract coating services. Comparable in offering custom coating services and vacuum-based deposition processes, with overlap in battery and industrial applications.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Sidrabe social profiles
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Sidrabe leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Sidrabe funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Sidrabe M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Sidrabe
What does Sidrabe do?
Sidrabe designs, manufactures, and sells physical vapor deposition (PVD) vacuum coating systems based on thermal evaporation and magnetron sputtering, alongside in-house contract thin-film coating services. Core offerings target lithium deposition on copper foil for battery anodes, plus R&D, pilot-scale, and industrial coaters for foil, glass, ceramic, powder, and 3D-part substrates. The company also supplies vacuum components, spare parts, and process development support to industrial buyers and research institutions worldwide.
Is Sidrabe a public or private company?
Sidrabe is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Sidrabe founded?
Sidrabe was founded in 1962. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Sidrabe based?
Sidrabe is headquartered in Riga, Latvia, in the Europe region.
How does Sidrabe make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Vacuum Coating Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are contract Coating Services, components and Spare Parts and used Equipment Sales.
Who are Sidrabe's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Angstrom Engineering, ULVAC, Singulus Technologies, Kurt J. Lesker Company and Von Ardenne. Broad incumbents are Applied Materials, Veeco Instruments and Bühler Group. Emerging players are Kolzer and HEF Group.
Does Sidrabe have an API?
No public API is recorded for Sidrabe.
What industry is Sidrabe in?
Sidrabe's product category is Vacuum Coating Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHAEAB, Deposition Equipment (CVD/PVD/ALD/Epitaxy), with a secondary code of EUAFABAF, Current Collectors & Foils (Copper, Aluminum) Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 33591 and its SIC code is 2890.