40 30

What 40 30 does

40-30 is a French industrial services company founded in 1986 and headquartered in Seyssinet-Pariset near Grenoble, specializing in maintenance, engineering, training, and spare parts for high-vacuum technology, industrial electronics, and ultraclean applications. The company serves semiconductor manufacturers, large-scale scientific research institutions (notably CERN, ESRF, ITER, IMEC, ALBA synchrotron), and high-tech industrial clients across Europe, Singapore, and the United States through wholly-owned subsidiaries in Benelux, Iberia, Singapore, and the Austin-based MUTO Technology business acquired in 2022.

The core technology stack is built around high-vacuum and ultraclean expertise, with proprietary capabilities in vacuum pump and leak detection system maintenance, ultraclean reconditioning for semiconductor components, and cryogenic system engineering. The company maintains an inventory of over 5,000 refurbished and tested spare parts and sub-assemblies, and operates as the European Service Center for Nor-Cal and exclusive distributor for brands including Riken Keiki (gas detectors), ASTI-FURON/Saint-Gobain, and SMC. CEFRI certification authorizes it to train and deploy personnel in ionizing radiation environments, a credential few competitors hold.

The business model is predominantly professional services and aftermarket parts sales delivered via direct enterprise field sales, quote-based pricing, and multi-year service contracts. Revenue streams span maintenance services (the core since 1986), large-scale engineering projects, technical training (including e-learning), spare parts sales, and sales representation for third-party brands. The company employs approximately 190 people concentrated in the Grenoble region with field teams deployed at customer sites including on-site offices at CERN's Prévessin campus.

Name

40 30

Legal name

40-30 SAS

Website

https://40-30.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

40-30 is a French industrial services firm specializing in maintenance, engineering, training, and spare parts for vacuum technology and ultraclean applications, serving semiconductor manufacturers (via acquired MUTO Technology) and scientific research institutions including CERN, ESRF, and ITER across Europe, Singapore, and the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Equipment Maintenance Services

NAICS

Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (3359), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

EMI/EMC & Filtering Components (Common-mode chokes, filters, shielding materials) (IMAGAJAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spare Parts & Replacement Components Retail (Batteries, Screens, Chargers) (CRACAJAG), Audible-Visual Alarms & Notification Devices (Sounders, horns, siren/strobe combos for industrial use) (IMAGAIAF)

Keywords

• Vacuum technology services
• Semiconductor equipment maintenance
• Industrial electronics repair
• Ultraclean reconditioning
• Leak detection engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Seyssinet-pariset

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Maintenance Services: Core revenue stream from maintenance and repair of high-tech industrial equipment including vacuum technology, leak detection systems, and electronic equipment. Services are provided both on-site at customer locations and in 40-30's own workshops.
2. Engineering Services: Large engineering projects in vacuum technologies, leak detection, cryogenic systems, and vacuum generating equipment for industrial clients.
3. Training Services: Technical training programs for vacuum technology and maintenance, including both in-person and e-learning formats. Provides skills transfer to customer personnel.
4. Spare Parts: Stock and sale of more than 5,000 spare parts and sub-assemblies, both refurbished and new, with testing and guarantees.
5. Sales Representation: Representation of various innovative brands and products for distribution, including gas detectors and other specialized equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

40-30 provides maintenance, engineering, training, spare parts, and sales representation services for high-tech industrial equipment, with a specialization in vacuum technology, industrial electronics, and ultra-clean applications. The company's core activities cover the full lifecycle of vacuum pumps, leak detection systems, cryogenic equipment, and electronic components used in semiconductor manufacturing, microelectronics, and large-scale scientific research facilities.

Product overview

40-30 is a service company providing maintenance, engineering, training, and spare parts for high-tech industrial equipment, primarily serving semiconductor and microelectronics industries. The company's core offering is organized around five main services: Maintenance (covering vacuum technology, electronics, cleaning, and equipment repair), Engineering (large-scale vacuum technology projects), Training (technical vacuum and maintenance training including e-learning), Spares Center (5,000+ spare parts inventory), and Sales Representation. The portfolio also includes acquired brand MUTO Technology for semiconductor equipment spare parts, distributed products from Riken Keiki (gas detectors), and branded sub-services like MINATEC Nanolab, Spares by 40-30, Training by 40-30, and AMPS by 40-30. The company operates primarily in France with international presence through subsidiaries in Benelux, Iberia, Singapore, and USA (Muto Technology).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spares by 40-30: Spare parts center offering more than 5,000 spare parts and sub-assemblies, refurbished, tested and guaranteed.
• Training by 40-30
• AMPS by 40-30

Products and services

• Maintenance Services Maintenance and repair services for high-tech industrial equipment including vacuum pumps, leak detection systems, electronic components, and ultraclean cleaning and reconditioning for semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturers.
• Engineering Services Large-scale engineering projects in vacuum technologies, leak detection, cryogenic systems, cleaning, and vacuum generating equipment for industrial and research clients.
• Training Services Vacuum technology and maintenance training programs for semiconductor and microelectronics applications, including e-learning courses, virtual classes, and on-site training, with skills transfer to customer personnel.
• Spares Center Stock of more than 5,000 spare parts and sub-assemblies, refurbished, tested and guaranteed, dedicated to supporting maintenance operations across vacuum and industrial electronics equipment.
• Sales Representation Sales representation for various innovative brands and products in the vacuum technology and industrial electronics sector, including distribution of Riken Keiki gas detectors and environmental measurement products.
• Muto Technology Spare Parts Wholly-owned subsidiary manufacturing technical spare parts for semiconductor production equipment, offering a complete product range for PVD, etching, CVD and related operations; serves over 130 factories in 19 countries including seven of the top 10 global semiconductor manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Stock of more than 5,000 spare parts and sub-assemblies for rapid maintenance response
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Anest IwataminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership for V2T 2026 trade show collaboration. Anest Iwata is a vacuum technology manufacturer with complementary product offerings.
• Riken KeikicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 202440-30 distributes Riken Keiki products, offering more than 100 different models of gas detectors and environmental measurement products. Partnership focused on creating safe environments for various industries through gas detection and measurement solutions.
• Muto TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Acquisition announced at SEMICON Europa 2022. Muto Technology is an independent leader manufacturer of technical spare parts designed for semiconductor production equipment, offering a complete product range for PVD, etching, CVD, and related operations. Serves over 130 factories in 19 countries including seven of the top 10 global semiconductor manufacturers.
• Nor-CalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor40-30 serves as the European Service Center for Nor-Cal, the global leader in vacuum system components for the semiconductor industry. Provides maintenance services for Nor-Cal valves and components.
• CNRS Vacuum Technologies NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of the CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research) Vacuum Technologies Network, participating in industry knowledge sharing and professional development.
• ASTI-FURON (Saint-Gobain)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ASTI-FURON distributor guaranteeing continued deliveries and maintenance service for high-purity fluid handling pumps and fittings, particularly during challenging periods like COVID-19.
• HHV LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for joint presence at E-MRS Spring Meeting 2018, representing vacuum technology solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pfeiffer Vacuum: German-headquartered manufacturer and service provider of high and ultra-high vacuum solutions for semiconductor, analytics, R&D, and industrial markets. Overlaps with 40-30 in vacuum pump servicing, leak detection, and semiconductor-fab maintenance.
• Leybold (Atlas Copco): Atlas Copco's other vacuum brand, specializing in vacuum pumps, systems, and service for semiconductor, coating, and research applications. Competes head-to-head with 40-30 in vacuum technology maintenance and engineering.
• Edwards Vacuum (Atlas Copco): Atlas Copco's vacuum division is the leading global supplier of vacuum and abatement systems plus associated service and spare parts to semiconductor and research customers. It directly competes with 40-30 on vacuum pump maintenance, leak detection, and ultraclean applications for the same end customers.
• Comet Group: Swiss provider of vacuum capacitors, RF power systems, and x-ray/industrial services. Overlaps with 40-30 in vacuum-related components and service for semiconductor and industrial customers, and similar in mid-size industrial-services positioning.
• Brooks Automation: US semiconductor automation, vacuum, and cryogenics specialist serving wafer fabs and life sciences. Closely comparable to 40-30's combination of vacuum technology services, cryogenic systems, and semiconductor equipment support.

Broad incumbents

• Trumpf: German industrial laser and machine-tool leader with vacuum-related subsystems used in semiconductor and EUV applications. Comparable customer base and high-technology industrial focus, though Trump's vacuum exposure is narrower than 40-30's service portfolio.
• ULVAC: Japanese vacuum equipment and services group covering semiconductor, flat-panel display, and industrial markets. Competes with 40-30 in semiconductor vacuum equipment maintenance and engineering, with particular strength in Asia.
• VAT Group: Swiss global market leader in vacuum valves for semiconductor and display manufacturing. Adjacent rather than direct: serves the same fabs but as a component manufacturer, not a service company, though both compete for semiconductor customer relationships.
• Air Liquide Electronics: Business line of Air Liquide supplying gases, equipment, and services to semiconductor and research customers worldwide. Compares with 40-30 in providing specialized on-site industrial services and consumables to the same fab and research customers, though at vastly larger scale.
• MKS Instruments: US provider of instruments, subsystems, and services for vacuum, photonics, and semiconductor manufacturing. Comparable to 40-30 in serving semiconductor fabs with vacuum/instrumentation products and aftermarket support, but at far larger scale across multiple product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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