Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Sennwald, Sankt Gallen
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Since 1965
VAT Group is a Swiss manufacturer of vacuum valves, valve modules, motion components, and related vacuum services, headquartered in Sennwald, Sankt Gallen, Switzerland. Founded in 1965, the company is estimated to employ between 1,000 and 5,000 people and to have annual revenue in the $1-5 billion range. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, plumbing-hardware, and renewable-energy industries. In October 2026 it reported its highest quarterly order intake and sales to date, which it attributed to demand in semiconductor manufacturing.
VAT Group at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1965
Headquarters
Sennwald, Sankt Gallen
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
61 years in operation (founded 1965).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
VAT Group is a Swiss manufacturer of vacuum valves, valve modules, motion components, and related vacuum services, headquartered in Sennwald, Sankt Gallen, Switzerland. Founded in 1965, the company is estimated to employ between 1,000 and 5,000 people and to have annual revenue in the $1-5 billion range. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, plumbing-hardware, and renewable-energy industries. In October 2026 it reported its highest quarterly order intake and sales to date, which it attributed to demand in semiconductor manufacturing.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1965 |
Headquarters | Sennwald, Sankt Gallen |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What VAT Group makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, and its listed product areas include welding, connectors, machining, semiconductor, and emissions-related products.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Welding, Connector, Machining, Semiconductor, Emissions (source: vatgroup.com).
Certifications
VAT Group is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — vatgroup.com
ISO 14001 — vatgroup.com
ISO 45001 — vatgroup.com
ISO 9001 — vatgroup.com
Latest developments
2026-10-15 — Highest QUarterly order intake and sales ever as strong AI and technology driven semiconductor demand continues | Ad-hoc - EQS News (eqs-news.com)
2026-10-13 — Swiss manufacturer VAT expands factory in Romania’s Arad | Romania Insider (romania-insider.com)
2026-07-23 — Baker McKenzie advises VAT Group on the acquisition of Atonarp | Newsroom | Baker McKenzie (bakermckenzie.com)
2026-07-22 — VAT Group AG | (finanzwire.com)
2026-07-22 — VAT Media Release on Acquisition of Atonarp | Ad-hoc - EQS News (eqs-news.com)
2025-11-04 — VAT builds new research center in Haag | S-GE (s-ge.com)
Facilities
VAT Group is headquartered in Sennwald, Sankt Gallen. Public sources also reference these locations:
Romania — romania-insider.com
Switzerland — vatgroup.com
Switzerland, Malaysia — vatgroup.com
Arad, Romania — vatgroup.com
Company details
In July 2026 VAT Group announced the acquisition of Atonarp, a company that advisory firm Baker McKenzie reported as its client in the transaction. VAT Group was founded in 1965, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Sennwald, Sankt Gallen. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 61 years in operation (founded 1965). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does VAT Group make?
VAT Group is a Swiss manufacturer of vacuum valves, valve modules, motion components, and related vacuum services, headquartered in Sennwald, Sankt Gallen, Switzerland. Founded in 1965, the company is estimated to employ between 1,000 and 5,000 people and to have annual revenue in the $1-5 billion range. It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, plumbing-hardware, and renewable-energy industries. In October 2026 it reported its highest quarterly order intake and sales to date, which it attributed to demand in semiconductor manufacturing.
Where is VAT Group headquartered?
VAT Group is headquartered in Sennwald, Sankt Gallen.
When was VAT Group founded?
VAT Group was founded in 1965.
How big is VAT Group?
VAT Group has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does VAT Group hold?
VAT Group lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+41 81 771 61 61
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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