Atlas Copco has acquired Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum, the manufacturer of vacuums and pumping systems, and renamed it Leybold.
The business has become part of Atlas Copco’s Vacuum Solutions Division, belonging to the Compressor Technique Business Area, with approximately 6,500 employees represented in more than 35 countries. The Swedish company said that it “trusted the strengths of the vacuum specialists at Leybold”, which would retain its own branding in the market.
“The technological know-how and the innovative spirit of Leybold will complement our vacuum portfolio and strengthen our market presence, contributing to our customers’ success,” said Geert Follens, president of the Atlas Copco Vacuum Solutions Division.
Leybold, headquartered in Germany, develops and delivers vacuum pumps, systems, standardised and customised vacuum solutions and services for various industries – including food and beverage manufacture.
“We will continue to support our customers in the future with our vacuum expertise. Our enhanced product portfolio, sustainable after-sales services and proximity to our customer will distinguish us as a reliable business partner,” said Leybold chief marketing officer Steffen Saur, who is responsible for the company’s global sales and service functions.
“Additionally, by combining Atlas Copco’s and Leybold’s strengths in industrial dry pumps and scientific turbo pumps, it will provide a technology platform for superior next generation products,” he continued.
Leybold will continue to focus on performance and growth in the industrial, research and development, and analytical market sectors.
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