VAT is the world market and technology leader of high-end vacuum valves. Based in the Rhine valley in Switzerland, we focus on vacuum technology as our key competence. VAT enables innovation and facilitates digitalization. Our products are at the heart of today's most sophisticated manufacturing processes – a mission-critical component that is positioned close to the beginning of the manufacturing value chain of many digital devices, high-tech industrial as well as experimental
applications. With manufacturing sites in Haag (Switzerland) and Penang (Malaysia), subsidiaries in the USA, Asia and Europe we are where our clients are. VAT has more than 2,400 highly-skilled employees worldwide. Roughly 20 percent are directly involved in the innovation process.