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Our Philosophy
Focussed
We do nothing else but vacuum valves
Innovation
One third of our company are R&D,
product groups and labs
Quality
Quality for us means:
meeting commitments
and
continuous improvement
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About VAT
VAT is the global leader in vacuum valves
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40% global market share for gate valves
VAT valve applications include:
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
Thin Film Technology
Synchrotrons
High Energy Physics
Fusion Research
Metallurgy
VAT valves are engineered in Switzerland
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all valves are assembled in cleanrooms
we offer a worldwide sales and service network
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Facts and Figures
1964
Founded by Mr. Siegfried Schertler
Sales
Global sales exceed 100 Mio $
Employees
500 total
400 in Switzerland
100 in Global Support
Plant
150.000 ft2 of production area
ISO 9001:2000 certified
Ownership
Privately owned
Self financed
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Worldwide Organization
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More than 1000 catalog products
Variety
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Valve Types
Vacuum Levels
V, HV, UHV, XHV
Various Diameters
Actuators
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Angle Valves
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Butterfly Valves
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Gate Valves
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Pendulum Gate Valves
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More than 1000 catalog products
Variety of Purposes
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Isolation
Transfer
Control
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Door Valves
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Transfer Valves
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Throttling Systems
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Throttling and Isolation
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Special Capabilities
Size
Integrations
Options
Inserts
Compounds
Chamber Valve Assembly
Coatings
Specials
Heating
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