What Vacpro does

VACPRO is a privately held, specialized vacuum equipment distributor and service provider operating across the United Kingdom and Denmark/Scandinavia through two legal entities — Vacuum Process Solutions Ltd. (UK, Henfield) and VACPRO ApS (Denmark, Aarhus). The company is an authorized distributor for leading global vacuum equipment manufacturers including Edwards Vacuum, MKS Instruments, Jacomex Gloveboxes, Edwards Polycold®, CTI-Cryogenics, VAT Valves, and Vacgen, supplying vacuum pumps, valves, gloveboxes, and cryogenic cooling products. It also offers on-site and workshop-based repair, service, and exchange for vacuum equipment, citing over 60 years of combined application experience across its UK and Danish teams.

The company's revenue mechanics rest on two streams: (1) one-time equipment sales at distributor margins on third-party OEM products, and (2) professional service fees for repair, maintenance, fault investigation, and equipment exchange. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; customer engagement is primarily sales-led via direct outreach and a "Request a Call Back" funnel, supplemented by a Shopify-based online storefront for browsing and ordering. The customer base spans R&D and university laboratories (primary segment), chemical/process industrial (CPI) manufacturers, medical and pharmaceutical production, and semiconductor fabrication — with explicit claims of supplying the majority of semiconductor fab sites in Denmark and a meaningful share in the UK. Named reference customers include Polyteknik AS (15+ year relationship), Surrey NanoSystems, Asynt, Spectro Inlets, and Aarhus University.

Operationally, VACPRO is a niche regional distributor with 11–50 employees, sales-led motion, and no disclosed external funding, parent company, or M&A activity. Strategic emphasis is on deepening principal authorizations (VAT Valves, Polycold, CTI-Cryogenics added recently), supporting a growing base of long-tenured enterprise customers, and adding digital channels (e-commerce) to capture smaller transactional demand alongside its core direct-sales model.

Name

Vacpro

Legal name

VACPRO ApS (Denmark) / Vacuum Process Solutions Ltd. (UK)

Website

https://vacpro.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VACPRO is a privately held UK- and Denmark-based authorized distributor and service provider for vacuum pumps, valves, gloveboxes, and cryogenic cooling systems from manufacturers including Edwards Vacuum, MKS Instruments, Jacomex, and VAT Valves, serving R&D, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacuum Equipment Distribution and Services

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacuum Pumps & Systems (IMAHANAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN)

Keywords

• Vacuum equipment distribution
• Glovebox systems
• Vacuum pump supply
• Cryogenic cooling solutions
• Semiconductor vacuum services

Headquarters

HQ city

Aarhus

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vacuum Equipment Sales: Sale of new vacuum pumps, valves, and related equipment from principals including Edwards Vacuum, MKS Instruments, Jacomex, and VAT Valves. The company acts as official distributor for these manufacturers, generating revenue through product markups and distributor margins.
2. Service, Repair & Exchange: Specialized service and repair of vacuum equipment, offering both on-site and workshop-based maintenance, repair, and exchange options. Revenue generated through service fees and equipment exchange programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vacpro is an authorized distributor for leading global vacuum equipment manufacturers (Edwards Vacuum, MKS Instruments, Jacomex Gloveboxes, VAT Valves, Edwards Polycold, CTI-Cryogenics), selling vacuum pumps, valves, gloveboxes, and cryogenic systems while providing on-site and workshop-based service, repair, and exchange support. The company combines equipment distribution with technical application expertise across R&D, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical, and industrial customers in the UK and Scandinavia.

Product overview

VACPRO operates as a specialized vacuum equipment distributor and service provider offering a portfolio of vacuum products from major manufacturers (Edwards Vacuum, MKS Instruments, Jacomex, VAT Valves) combined with comprehensive repair and maintenance services. The company serves R&D, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors across the UK and Denmark.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Edwards Vacuum Equipment Vacuum pumps, cryogenic coolers (Edwards Polycold), and CTI-Cryogenics systems from Edwards Vacuum supplied by Vacpro as official distributor across the UK and Denmark, serving R&D, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and industrial customers.
• MKS Instruments Vacuum Products Vacuum equipment and solutions from MKS Instruments distributed by Vacpro as official distributor for use in R&D, semiconductor, and industrial applications.
• Jacomex Gloveboxes Specialized controlled-atmosphere gloveboxes from Jacomex supplied by Vacpro as official partner for laboratory and industrial controlled-environment applications.
• VAT Valves High-performance vacuum valves from VAT supplied by Vacpro as official distributor in Denmark for industrial and research vacuum applications.
• Vacuum Equipment Service, Repair & Exchange Specialized repair, maintenance, fault investigation, and exchange services for vacuum pumps and related equipment, delivered both on-site at customer facilities and in Vacpro's own workshops, with quick turnaround times across the UK and Denmark.

Quantifiable outcome

• Majority of semiconductor fabrication sites in Denmark served, many in the UK
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VAT ValvescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2024From 1st November 2024, VACPRO became the official distributor for VAT Valves in Denmark, expanding their vacuum valve product offerings in the Scandinavian market.
• Edwards VacuumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Edwards Vacuum products, one of the leading global vacuum equipment suppliers. VACPRO represents Edwards equipment across UK and Denmark operations.
• MKS InstrumentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of MKS Instruments vacuum products, representing their vacuum technology solutions across the UK and Denmark markets.
• Jacomex GloveboxescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor for Jacomex Gloveboxes, providing controlled atmosphere glovebox solutions as part of their product portfolio.
• Edwards PolycoldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVACPRO appointed as official partner for Edwards Polycold and CTI-Cryogenics products across UK and Denmark, providing cryogenic cooling and vacuum solutions.
• CTI-CryogenicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the Edwards Polycold partnership arrangement, providing cryogenic cooling technology as official partner across UK and Denmark.
• VacgenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVacgen is listed as a partner with a logo displayed in the partners section of the website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Leybold (Atlas Copco): Established vacuum technology manufacturer offering pumps, systems, and service across industrial, research, and process applications. Comparable as a large incumbent whose own distribution and service network competes with VACPRO's regional value proposition.
• Edwards Vacuum (Atlas Copco): One of the world's largest manufacturers of vacuum pumps, abatement systems, and related services for semiconductor and industrial markets. Comparable because Edwards is both a VACPRO principal and a broader incumbent player whose distribution strategy shapes VACPRO's opportunity.
• VAT Group: Global leader in high-performance vacuum valves used in semiconductor, display, and analytical equipment manufacturing. Comparable as a VACPRO principal and broader incumbent whose channel decisions directly affect VACPRO's product portfolio.
• Pfeiffer Vacuum: Global manufacturer of vacuum pumps, leak detectors, and analytical instruments serving semiconductor, analytics, R&D, and industrial markets. Comparable as a tier-1 vacuum OEM that competes with VACPRO's principals and shapes the regional competitive landscape.
• MKS Instruments (Vacuum & Photonics Solutions): Global provider of instruments, subsystems, and process control solutions including vacuum products for semiconductor and industrial markets. Comparable as a VACPRO principal and broader incumbent whose own vacuum product line overlaps with VACPRO's portfolio.

Direct peers

• Nor-Cal Products: Designer, manufacturer, and distributor of vacuum components, chambers, and custom fabricated systems. Peer to VACPRO as a multi-product vacuum component supplier with both proprietary manufacturing and OEM distribution.
• Kurt J. Lesker Company: Global distributor and manufacturer of vacuum components, pumps, and systems serving semiconductor, research, and industrial customers. Closest direct peer to VACPRO given the shared model of distributing multiple vacuum OEMs and offering service/repair alongside equipment sales.
• MDC Vacuum Products (now part of Bachmann Group / MDC): Manufacturer and distributor of vacuum components, fittings, valves, and feedthroughs used in semiconductor, R&D, and industrial vacuum applications. Comparable as a multi-line vacuum component specialist with regional distribution and technical support.

Regional players

• VACOM Vakuum Komponenten & Messtechnik GmbH: German-based distributor and manufacturer of vacuum components, measurement technology, and systems. Comparable to VACPRO as a European regional vacuum specialist with similar multi-line distribution and service model, though operating primarily in DACH rather than UK/Scandinavia.
• Hositrad Vacuum B.V. Netherlands-based distributor of vacuum pumps, blowers, and related service for industrial and scientific markets. Comparable as a European regional vacuum distributor with similar service-plus-equipment business model, though focused on Benelux.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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