SV Vacuumservice Oy

What SV Vacuumservice Oy does

SV Vacuumservice Oy is a privately held Finnish specialist distributor of vacuum technology products, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Helsinki. The company represents world-leading vacuum technology principals including Edwards Vacuum, VAT, Pfeiffer Vacuum, and MKS Instruments, and holds exclusive rights to sell VAT vacuum valves in Finland. It is described as the longest-operating company in Finland's high vacuum sector.

The company's core offering spans vacuum pumps, vacuum valves, vacuum components, leak testing equipment, vacuum sensors and gauges, vacuum oils and greases, and glove boxes. In addition to distributing third-party branded products, SV Vacuumservice provides custom vacuum equipment design, manufacturing, and assembly services, along with consulting, servicing, and spare parts supply. Most standard components are stocked locally for fast delivery, with additional partners including Atlas Technologies, Jacomex, Mass-Vac, PVA TePla, and Thyracont extending the product range.

SV Vacuumservice operates on a sales-led, direct-distribution model serving Finnish small companies, major domestic OEM manufacturers, and major institutions such as research facilities. The company employs approximately 7-12 people across sales, technical, service, supply chain, and management functions, holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications from A3cert, and markets primarily through its website and direct sales contact. There is no public revenue disclosure, no external investment or parent company, and no indication of expansion beyond the Finnish domestic market.

Name

SV Vacuumservice Oy

Legal name

SV Vacuumservice Oy

Website

https://vacuumservice.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SV Vacuumservice Oy is a Helsinki-based, privately held distributor founded in 1984 that represents world-leading vacuum technology principals (Edwards, VAT, Pfeiffer, MKS) in Finland, supplying vacuum pumps, valves, sensors, and components to OEMs, research institutions, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacuum Technology Distribution and Engineering Services

NAICS

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacuum Pumps & Systems (IMAHANAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Vacuum technology distribution
• Vacuum pumps
• Vacuum valves
• Leak testing equipment
• Vacuum components

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sales of vacuum pumps, valves, components, leak testing equipment, sensors, gauges, vacuum oils and greases, and related accessories from principal brands including Edwards Vacuum, VAT, Pfeiffer Vacuum, and MKS Instruments. Also includes custom vacuum equipment design, manufacturing, and assembly services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

SV Vacuumservice Oy is a Finnish distributor and technical service provider specializing in vacuum technology. It represents leading global vacuum manufacturers (Edwards Vacuum, Pfeiffer Vacuum, VAT, MKS Instruments, Jacomex, Atlas Technologies and others) and sells vacuum pumps, valves, components, sensors, gauges, leak testing equipment, oils and greases, and glove boxes. In addition to distribution, the company designs, manufactures, and assembles custom vacuum equipment and provides consulting, servicing, and spare parts.

Product overview

SV Vacuumservice Oy is a specialist distributor of vacuum technology products, representing leading global manufacturers. The product portfolio centers on vacuum pumps (Edwards and Pfeiffer), vacuum valves (VAT), vacuum sensors and gauges (MKS, Edwards, Pfeiffer), and complementary products including leak testing equipment, vacuum components, oils and greases, and glove boxes. The company acts as a distributor for third-party manufacturers rather than producing its own branded products, offering consulting, servicing, and spare parts alongside the product range.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Edwards Vacuum Pumps Distribution of Edwards Vacuum high-performance vacuum pumps including dry pumps, oil-sealed rotary vane pumps, turbomolecular pumps, and screw pumps, with related accessories, for laboratories and demanding industrial processes in Finland.
• Pfeiffer Vacuum Products Distribution of Pfeiffer Vacuum's vacuum technology portfolio including vacuum pumps, components, leak testing devices, and vacuum sensors and gauges, leveraging Pfeiffer's more than 125 years of vacuum industry experience, for Finnish customers.
• VAT Vacuum Valves Distribution of Swiss-made VAT vacuum valves, including gate valves, angle valves, transfer valves, diaphragm valves, and special valves for accelerators and synchrotrons; SV Vacuumservice holds exclusive rights to sell VAT vacuum valves in Finland.
• Vacuum Sensors and Gauges Distribution of vacuum measurement devices including Pirani, Piezo, cold cathode, hot cathode, and capacitive sensors and gauges from MKS, Edwards, and Pfeiffer, with technical consultation to select the right combination for customer processes.
• Vacuum Components Distribution of a complete range of vacuum system components including flanges, adapters, and system solutions, with most standard components stocked in-house for fast delivery and ordered products also delivered quickly.
• Leak Testing Equipment Distribution of Pfeiffer leak detectors that provide accurate and reliable leak detection for research, product development, and production environments.
• Vacuum Oils and Greases Distribution of high-quality vacuum pump lubricants including Fomblin PFPE lubricants and Pfeiffer Vacuum P3 mineral oil, for both standard and special vacuum pump applications.
• Jacomex Glove Boxes Distribution of French-made Jacomex glove boxes and containment enclosures for research, nuclear, and pharmaceutical applications, featuring ultra-pure conditions below 1 ppm O2/H2O.
• Custom Vacuum System Design, Manufacturing, and Assembly In-house engineering service covering the design, manufacturing, and assembly of bespoke vacuum equipment for Finnish industrial and OEM customers, supplementing the distributed product portfolio.
• Vacuum Equipment Servicing and Spare Parts Consulting, servicing, and spare parts supply for vacuum pumps, including assessment of broken pumps, recommendation of replacement pumps, and ongoing maintenance support to keep customer production running.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Pfeiffer VacuumcoreTechnology or IntegrationPfeiffer Vacuum is represented by SV Vacuumservice in Finland. Pfeiffer Vacuum stands for innovative solutions, high technology, and reliable products, with over 125 years in the vacuum technology sector. SV Vacuumservice offers Pfeiffer vacuum pumps, components, leak testing devices, and sensors/gauges.
• VATcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVAT is the world-leading manufacturer of vacuum valves. SV Vacuumservice has exclusive rights to sell VAT vacuum valves in Finland. VAT products include gate valves, transfer valves, angle valves, and special valves for accelerators/synchrotrons.
• MKS InstrumentscoreTechnology or IntegrationMKS Instruments provides vacuum measurement solutions and is a world leader in gauges. SV Vacuumservice offers MKS Instruments products including vacuum sensors, gauges, flanges, adapters, and controllers.
• Edwards VacuumcoreTechnology or IntegrationEdwards Vacuum is a global frontrunner in vacuum and abatement technologies with a legacy spanning over a century. SV Vacuumservice offers Edwards products including dry pumps, oil-sealed rotary vane pumps, turbomolecular pumps, screw pumps, and related accessories.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• MKS Instruments: Global leader in vacuum measurement, gauges, and process instrumentation. SV Vacuumservice distributes MKS vacuum sensors, gauges, flanges, and controllers in Finland, making MKS both a principal and a competitor for the measurement portion of the portfolio.
• Edwards Vacuum: Global frontrunner in vacuum and abatement technologies, owned by Atlas Copco; SV Vacuumservice distributes Edwards' dry pumps, rotary vane pumps, turbomolecular pumps, and screw pumps in Finland. Edwards is a principal supplier but also operates direct sales in major markets.
• ULVAC: Japanese manufacturer of vacuum equipment and systems serving semiconductor, flat panel, and industrial markets globally. ULVAC offers a broad vacuum technology portfolio that overlaps with much of SV Vacuumservice's range, including pumps, components, and measurement systems.
• Leybold (Atlas Copco): Major global vacuum technology brand and part of Atlas Copco, offering vacuum pumps, systems, and services for industrial and scientific applications. Leybold is a direct competitor in the vacuum pump space that SV Vacuumservice customers could alternatively procure from.
• Busch Vacuum Solutions: One of the world's largest manufacturers of vacuum pumps, blowers, and compressors, serving industrial and research applications. Busch competes in many of the same product categories SV Vacuumservice distributes and serves overlapping end markets.
• Agilent Vacuum Technologies: Division of Agilent Technologies providing vacuum pumps, leak detectors, and vacuum measurement for analytical instrumentation, semiconductor, and research markets. Comparable product portfolio and overlapping customer base with SV Vacuumservice's institutional and OEM customers.
• VAT Group: World-leading manufacturer of vacuum valves for semiconductor and industrial applications; SV Vacuumservice holds exclusive distribution rights for VAT in Finland. VAT is the company's most strategic principal and serves overlapping customer segments in semiconductors, R&D, and accelerators.
• Pfeiffer Vacuum: Global leader in vacuum technology with 125+ years of experience; SV Vacuumservice is a Finnish distributor for Pfeiffer's vacuum pumps, components, leak detectors, and sensors. Pfeiffer is also a principal supplier, making it the most directly comparable company in terms of product portfolio, though as a manufacturer it is significantly larger.

Direct peers

• Vacuubrand: German specialist manufacturer of oil-free vacuum pumps and systems for laboratory and industrial applications. Vacuubrand serves a similar customer base (laboratories, research institutions, industrial users) and competes with several of SV Vacuumservice's distributed brands.

Emerging players

• Anest Iwata: Japanese manufacturer of oil-free and oil-sealed vacuum pumps serving semiconductor, medical, and industrial markets. Anest Iwata is a smaller specialist player compared to Pfeiffer or Edwards, with a comparable niche focus to SV Vacuumservice's curated portfolio approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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