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LACO Technologies designs and builds custom vacuum and leak-testing systems and solutions. Its products include vacuum chambers and systems, leak testing systems, LACO-calibrated gas leak standards, and A2LA-accredited leak standard and vacuum gauge calibrations traceable to NIST. These products work by providing controlled vacuum environments for testing and measurement, using calibrated standards to ensure accuracy. The company differentiates itself by being engineer-owned, enabling tailored, application-specific solutions since 1975, and by offering in-house calibration services with traceability. Its goal is to deliver reliable, precise testing equipment and high-quality service that meet customer application needs across industries such as aerospace, defense, medical, and transportation manufacturing, serving both the U.S. and international markets.
About LACO Technologies
Industries
Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Salt Lake City, Utah
Founded
1975
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Atlas Copco's Scientific Vacuum division gives LACO global distribution immediately.
- May 2026 closing removed financing uncertainty and regulatory overhang.
- Paul Chamberlain stayed as general manager, preserving customer relationships and execution continuity.
What critics are saying
- Atlas Copco integration by 2026 can erase LACO's standalone identity quickly.
- A 25 million dollar revenue base leaves LACO economically tiny inside Atlas Copco.
- If Atlas Copco centralizes product lines, LACO becomes a brand label, not a business.
What makes LACO Technologies unique
- Atlas Copco completed the LACO acquisition on May 4, 2026.
- LACO sells vacuum chambers and leak detection for aerospace and R&D customers.
- Salt Lake City engineering and 110 employees create a focused, specialized platform.
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Atlas Copco Group is acquiring LACO Technologies, a US-based manufacturer of vacuum solutions and leak testing systems. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approval. Founded in 1975 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah, LACO produces vacuum chambers and leak detection equipment for aerospace, research and development, and industrial applications. The company generated approximately $25 million in revenue during 2025 and employs 110 people who will join Atlas Copco. The purchase price was not disclosed. LACO will become part of the Scientific Vacuum division within Atlas Copco's Vacuum Technique Business Area, enhancing the group's leak detection expertise and adding a US-based manufacturer to its portfolio.
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About LACO Technologies
Industries
Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Salt Lake City, Utah
Founded
1975
LACO Technologies is Hiring for 4 Jobs on Simplify!
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