About ULVAC
Who We Are
With vacuum technology at our core, we provide manufacturing solutions ranging from cutting-edge fields like advanced semiconductors and quantum computing to foundational fields that support society, such as rare-earth magnets and batteries.
Basic Corporate Philosophy
ULVAC Group aims to contribute to the development of industries and science by comprehensively utilizing its vacuum and peripheral technologies through the mutual cooperation and collaboration of the Group companies.
Company Profile
Name
ULVAC, Inc.
Trademark
ULVAC
ULVAC Head Office / Plant
2500 Hagisono, Chigasaki, Kanagawa 253-8543, Japan
Established
August 23, 1952
Representative
Setsuo Iwashita, Representative Director, Chairman
Capital
JPY 20,873,042,500
Number of Employees
1,648, Consolidated: 6,132 (As of June 30, 2025)
Business Areas
Development, manufacture, sales, customer support and machinery importing/exporting activities related to vacuum equipment, peripheral devices, vacuum components and materials for the display, semiconductor, electronics, electrics, metals, machinery, automotive, chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries, and for universities and research centers. Research guidance and technical consulting on all aspects of vacuum technology.
Principal Shareholders
The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd. (Trust Account)
Nippon Life Insurance Company
BBH (LUX) FOR FIDELITY FUNDS-GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY POOL
Custody Bank of Japan, Ltd. (Trust Account)
STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY 505227
JPMorgan Securities Japan Co., Ltd.
BNYM AS AGT/CLTS NON TREATY JASDEC
BNYM SA/NV FOR BNYM FOR BNYM GCM CLIENT ACCTS M ILM FE
STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY 505038
BNYM AS AGT/CLTS 10 PERCENT
(As of June 30, 2025)
Banks
Mizuho Bank, Ltd.; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation; Nippon Life Insurance Company
Company History
When ULVAC was founded back in 1952, vacuum technology had not yet entered widespread use in Japan. As a trailblazer, we championed vacuum technology by introducing new technologies to the market and addressing the needs of customers in diverse industries.