Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
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Since 1850
Leybold makes vacuum technology products, including vacuum pumps, leak detection equipment, vacuum measurement instruments, and complete system solutions. The company is headquartered in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and was founded in 1850. It has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated revenue of $250 to 500 million. Leybold has been part of the Atlas Copco Group since 2016 and serves the automotive, electronics, medical, renewable energy, and electric vehicle industries. In February 2026, the company published a case description of its support for Beijing Xinke New Science and Technology Company in research and innovation.
Leybold at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1850
Headquarters
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
1604
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
1604
Named foreign suppliers
25
Top origins
Belgium · China · France · Germany
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Leybold.
What this tells a buyer
Recent public reporting includes a January 2026 description of a new air-cooled two-stage rotary vane pump from Leybold, and a May 2025 announcement of TURBOVAC MAG iS models for industrial and research applications.
Leybold lists vacuum pumps, coating equipment, and bearing-related products among its offerings, and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications.
Leybold is a subsidiary of the Atlas Copco Group, and its vacuum solutions are used in industrial coating, research laboratories, and analytical instrument production.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
176 years in operation (founded 1850).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Leybold makes vacuum technology products, including vacuum pumps, leak detection equipment, vacuum measurement instruments, and complete system solutions. The company is headquartered in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and was founded in 1850. It has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated revenue of $250 to 500 million. Leybold has been part of the Atlas Copco Group since 2016 and serves the automotive, electronics, medical, renewable energy, and electric vehicle industries. In February 2026, the company published a case description of its support for Beijing Xinke New Science and Technology Company in research and innovation.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1850 |
Headquarters | Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Leybold makes
Leybold lists vacuum pumps, coating equipment, and bearing-related products among its offerings, and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Coating, Assembly, Pump, Bearing (source: leybold.com).
Certifications
Leybold is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — leybold.com
ISO 45001 — leybold.com
ISO 50001 — leybold.com
ISO 9001 — leybold.com
Trade and customs footprint
Recent public reporting includes a January 2026 description of a new air-cooled two-stage rotary vane pump from Leybold, and a May 2025 announcement of TURBOVAC MAG iS models for industrial and research applications. US customs bill-of-lading records list 1604 inbound shipments across 25 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Belgium · China · France · Germany.
Latest developments
2026-11-03 — LEYBOLD UK LTD won CSP26980 - Vacuum Pumps (justskim.ai)
2026-02-10 — How Leybold supports Beijing Xinke New Science and Technology Company in facilitating research and innovation (leybold.com)
2026-01-09 — New Air-Cooled 2-Stage Rotary Vane Pump from Leybold | impeller.net - The Online Pump Magazine (impeller.net)
2025-11-10 — Cologne-based Leybold: Reinventing industrial tradition (koeln.business)
2025-05-26 — New TURBOVAC MAG iS models from Leybold for industrial and research applications - Leybold Global (leybold.com)
Company details
Leybold is a subsidiary of the Atlas Copco Group, and its vacuum solutions are used in industrial coating, research laboratories, and analytical instrument production. Leybold was founded in 1850, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 176 years in operation (founded 1850). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Leybold make?
Leybold makes vacuum technology products, including vacuum pumps, leak detection equipment, vacuum measurement instruments, and complete system solutions. The company is headquartered in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and was founded in 1850. It has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated revenue of $250 to 500 million. Leybold has been part of the Atlas Copco Group since 2016 and serves the automotive, electronics, medical, renewable energy, and electric vehicle industries. In February 2026, the company published a case description of its support for Beijing Xinke New Science and Technology Company in research and innovation.
Where is Leybold headquartered?
Leybold is headquartered in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia (498 Bonner Strasse, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, 50968).
When was Leybold founded?
Leybold was founded in 1850.
How big is Leybold?
Leybold has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does Leybold hold?
Leybold lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Leybold import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 1604 inbound shipments for Leybold, with top origins including Belgium · China · France · Germany.
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Location & contact
Phone
+49 221 3470
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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