MAULBURG, GERMANY — Vacuum pump manufacturer Busch Vacuum Solutions recently acquired centrotherm clean solutions, a leader in industrial gas abatement systems.

“The acquisition of centrotherm clean solutions is a crucial step in our long-term strategy to advance sustainable technologies and solutions together with Pfeiffer Vacuum,” said Sami Busch, co-chief executive officer and co-owner of the family-run company Busch Vacuum Solutions from Maulburg. “The innovative gas abatement systems from centrotherm clean solutions are a perfect addition to the Busch and Pfeiffer Vacuum product portfolio.”

Busch stated that integrating the companies under one umbrella will enable them to serve customers better in the future and offer complete sustainable vacuum solutions.

Based in Blaubeuren, Germany, centrotherm also uses locations in Europe, America and Asia for its systems and products. The company employs more than 300 workers around the world. With this acquisition, it will retain those jobs along with the headquarters and production site.

“Centrotherm clean solutions has achieved significant growth thanks to its technological leadership in recent years,” said Robert Hartung, founder and former owner of centrotherm clean solutions. “In order to continue this successful development, a strategic partner is of great benefit. I found this partner in the Busch family and their company Busch Vacuum Solutions. The technologies and products from Busch, Pfeiffer Vacuum and centrotherm clean solutions complement each other perfectly. The timing of the acquisition is just right, as the companies can now strategically prepare for upcoming investments in new semiconductor factories.”

Busch Vacuum Solutions employs more than 8,000 employees in 110 companies in more than 45 countries.