Ferrotec Acquires MeiVac

Ferrotec (USA) Corporation, the US subsidiary of Ferrotec Holdings Corp., supplier of materials, components, and precision system solutions, announced that it has purchased MeiVac Incorporated.

MeiVac brings more than 25 years of experience in providing high-quality thin-film manufacturing systems, components and process solutions. It is a multi-faceted supplier of standard and specialty vacuum processing systems and components used in multiple high technology production and development applications. Its served markets include storage, photonics, telecom and government/R&D.

“MeiVac’s vacuum coating and thin-film deposition are very complementary to Ferrotec’s existing vacuum products,” said Eiji Miyanaga, CEO, Ferrotec . “By combining MeiVac’s deposition process and engineering expertise with our technology portfolio and our strong global position, we expect this acquisition to have strategic and synergistic importance.“

“As a leader in the semiconductor industry, Ferrotec’s evaporative coating systems and vacuum components are recognized as the go-to solutions in their respective processes,” said David A. Meidinger, president and CFO, MeiVac,. “With MeiVac’s sputtering tools expertise and our vacuum components offering, we see a harmonious path forward for our products and technology.“

About MeiVac
Founded in 1993, it has manufacturing organization of thin film deposition equipment and vacuum process components. It is a supplier to the HDD industry with its MCT-8000 alumina deposition equipment used in the production of thin film heads. Its vacuum process components are utilized in several markets (R&D, HDD, semiconductor, solar, and optical). Its products; including MAK sputter sources, e-Vap evaporation sources, HTR substrate heaters, and VQ throttle valves; are supported through a distribution network.