Vas GmbH

What Vas GmbH does

Vas GmbH (legally Vakuum-Anlagen-Service GmbH) is a privately held German industrial service company founded in 2001 by Sascha Tasic and Torsten Gössmann, headquartered in Gelnhausen, Hesse. The company positions itself as a partner for manufacturers and operators of vacuum systems, providing an integrated offering that combines sales of new and refurbished vacuum pumps, spare parts, consumables (including mineral, synthetic, and PFPE vacuum pump oils), repair and refurbishment services (including specialized turbomolecular pump overhauls and helium leak detection), loan/exchange pump programs to minimize customer downtime, training, and toll mechanical manufacturing for vacuum components. Coverage spans major vacuum pump brands including Leybold/Oerlikon, Busch, Pfeiffer, Edwards, Kinney, Becker, and Aerzener.

The underlying technology base is mechanical and measurement-based rather than digital: helium leak search, vibration diagnosis on turbomolecular pumps, full disassembly-reassembly-refurbishment workflows, and precision measurement of vacuum system performance. The digital layer is limited to a B2B e-commerce storefront at vas24.de with standard payment integration (PayPal, SOFORT, prepayment). Headcount is approximately 8-10 employees supplemented by a supplier network, with one site in central Germany equipped with a 30kW solar installation covering about 48% of electricity demand.

Revenue is generated through four streams: hardware sales (vacuum pumps, used pumps, spare parts, consumables), rental/exchange pump services, professional repair and overhaul services, and contract manufacturing (Lohnfertiger). Pricing is transactional and per-unit, ranging from EUR 11.90 for small components to EUR 15,500 for premium used pumps, with repair orders priced in the low-thousands EUR range. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-based, with direct B2B service delivery across Germany and an option for near-worldwide service deployments subject to security and insurance constraints. The company has no disclosed external funding, no parent entity, and no named enterprise customers in the source data.

Name

Vas GmbH

Legal name

Vakuum-Anlagen-Service GmbH

Website

https://vas24.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vas GmbH is a privately held German industrial service company that sells, repairs, refurbishes, and supplies spare parts for vacuum pumps across major brands, serving vacuum system manufacturers and operators with e-commerce, exchange pump, and on-site service offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Vacuum Equipment Services

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42373)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacuum Pumps & Systems (IMAHANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN), Process Gas & High-Pressure Compressors (IMAHANAF)

Keywords

• Vacuum pump sales
• Vacuum pump repair
• Industrial vacuum services
• Turbomolecular pump refurbishment
• Vacuum spare parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Gelnhausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Vacuum Pump Sales: Sales of new and refurbished vacuum pumps across multiple brands including Leybold, Busch, Pfeiffer, Edwards, Kinney, and others. Products range from small rotary vane pumps to large screw pumps and turbomolecular pumps.
2. Rental and Exchange Pumps: Loan pump and exchange pump services where customers receive a refurbished pump while their defective unit is being repaired, minimizing downtime.
3. Spare Parts and Consumables: Sales of spare parts (filters, valves, rotors, gaskets, etc.) and operating materials (vacuum pump oils - mineral, synthetic, food-grade, diffusion pump oils).
4. Repair and Overhaul Services: Professional repair and refurbishment services for vacuum pumps with standard warranty on completed repairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Vas GmbH (Vakuum-Anlagen-Service GmbH) sells, repairs, and refurbishes industrial vacuum pumps (rotary vane, screw, turbomolecular) from brands such as Leybold/Oerlikon, Busch, Pfeiffer, Edwards, Kinney, Becker, and Aerzener. The company also supplies spare parts, vacuum pump oils and consumables, helium leak detection, training, and an exchange/loan pump program to manufacturers and operators of vacuum systems.

Product overview

Vas GmbH (Vakuum-Anlagen-Service GmbH) is a vacuum technology company founded in 2001, operating as a partner for manufacturers and operators of vacuum systems. The company offers an integrated portfolio combining products and services around vacuum technology. The core product line centers on vacuum pumps (Vakuumpumpen) including rotary vane, screw, and turbomolecular types, complemented by the Vakuumtechnik (vacuum technology) category covering components and measurement technology. The service offering includes repairs (Reparaturen von Vakuumpumpen), leak detection (Lecksuche/Fehlersuche), training (Schulung), and loan/exchange pump services. Consumables include vacuum pump oils and diffusion pump oils in mineral, synthetic, and PFPE formulations. Products are sold through an e-commerce Shop platform with various payment options. The company specializes in servicing equipment from major manufacturers including Leybold/Oerlikon, Busch, Pfeiffer, Edwards, Kinney, and Aerzener, offering both new spare parts and refurbished/used pumps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vakuumpumpen (Vacuum Pumps) Primary product line encompassing rotary vane, screw, turbomolecular, and Roots vacuum pumps from Leybold, Busch, Pfeiffer, Edwards, Kinney and other brands, including new, used, and refurbished units for industrial customers.
• Reparaturen von Vakuumpumpen (Vacuum Pump Repairs) Professional repair and overhaul services for vacuum pumps from Leybold, Busch, Pfeiffer, Edwards, Kinney, Aerzener, Becker and other manufacturers, including standard warranty on completed repairs.
• Turbomolekularpumpen (Turbomolecular Pump Refurbishment) Full turbomolecular pump overhaul including input inspection, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, vibration diagnosis, optimization, final testing, and documentation; refurbished units carry a 6-month warranty.
• Leih- und Austauschpumpen (Loan and Exchange Pumps) Rental and exchange pump program where customers receive a refurbished pump while their defective unit is being repaired, minimizing production downtime; exchange pump pricing includes standard overhaul of the returned defective pump.
• Ersatzteile für Vakuumpumpen (Vacuum Pump Spare Parts) Replacement parts and components for various vacuum pump brands, including rotors, vanes, filters, seals, and valve assemblies.
• Betriebsmittel und Vakuumpumpenöle (Operating Materials and Vacuum Pump Oils) Operating fluids and consumables for vacuum pumps, including mineral oils (V-G77, V-M101, V-N62), synthetic ester oils (V-S101), PFPE lubricants, food-grade oils, and diffusion pump oils (V-DI series, V-704 silicone oil).
• Lecksuche, Fehlersuche (Leak Detection, Fault Finding) Leak detection and troubleshooting services including helium leak detection, vacuum system performance testing, and diagnostic analysis to identify leakages in vacuum systems and individual components.
• Service für Vakuumanlagen (Vacuum System Service) Comprehensive service offerings for vacuum systems, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting support.
• Vakuumbauteile (Vacuum Components) Individual vacuum system components and assemblies used for system construction and replacement.
• Vakuum-Messtechnik (Vacuum Measurement Technology) Vacuum measurement and monitoring equipment, including mobile compact measuring devices for pressure measurement.
• Schulung (Training) Training services for vacuum pump operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, including personnel instruction on maintenance schedules.
• Gebrauchte Vakuumpumpen (Used Vacuum Pumps)

Quantifiable outcome

• 48% of electricity demand met by company's own solar installation

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vacuubrand: German manufacturer of oil-free vacuum pumps for chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and laboratory applications; an adjacent European vacuum OEM with service and parts distribution.
• Pfeiffer Vacuum: Manufacturer of turbomolecular, rotary vane, and other vacuum pumps with an extensive OEM service network; directly comparable in product categories that VAS refurbishes and services.
• Busch Vacuum Solutions: Global vacuum pump OEM (rotary vane, screw, Roots) with worldwide service organization; one of the primary equipment brands VAS services and a competitor for aftermarket service contracts.
• Sterling SIHI / PSG: Manufacturer of liquid ring vacuum pumps and compressors with European service footprint, now part of PSG Dover; competes in process-vacuum service and refurbishment adjacent to VAS.
• Edwards Vacuum (Atlas Copco): Vacuum pump OEM (now part of Atlas Copco) serving semiconductor, R&D, and industrial markets with global service; another primary brand in VAS's multi-OEM service portfolio.
• Aerzener Maschinenfabrik: German manufacturer of rotary lobe blowers, screw compressors, and turbo blowers with industrial service network; overlaps with VAS on spare parts, repair, and operator services for vacuum/blower equipment.
• Leybold (Atlas Copco Vacuum): Original equipment manufacturer of Leybold/Oerlikon vacuum pumps with a global factory service network and authorized parts distribution; competes with VAS on aftermarket service and spare parts but at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• Kurt J. Lesker Company: Global distributor and service provider of vacuum components, pumps, and spare parts to industrial and research customers; closely matches VAS's value-added reseller + service business model.
• Alfred Schedl GmbH: German independent vacuum pump sales, service, and spare parts specialist; directly comparable niche independent service peer with a similar multi-brand aftermarket positioning.

Regional players

• Wittmann Vacuum Technology: European vacuum pump supplier and service provider focused on plastics processing and industrial applications; comparable independent service/resale profile to VAS at a regional scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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