Atlas Copco has agreed to acquire Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum, a leading vacuum solutions provider in Germany, to enhance its technology offerings and market presence.
Target Company Overview
Oerlikon, established in 1850 and headquartered in Switzerland, is a prominent entity listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company’s vacuum segment, Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum, located in Cologne, Germany, is poised for acquisition by Atlas Copco. With a workforce of approximately 1,600 employees and generating revenues of MCHF 390 (approximately MEUR 358 or MSEK 3,335) in 2014, Leybold has a robust presence in the vacuum solutions market.
The vacuum solutions offered by Oerlikon Leybold are integral in creating clean, particle-free environments that cater to diverse applications such as automotive manufacturing, metallurgy, microchip coating, and the production of analytical instruments. This acquisition is a strategic move for Atlas Copco to enhance its technology platform in providing superior vacuum solutions.
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Industry Overview
Germany has long been a leader in the vacuum technology industry, recognized for its innovation and high-precision engineering capabilities. The demand for vacuum solutions in various sectors, including
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Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum
in 2016
in a Merger deal
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Revenue: $405M