German vacuum pumps manufacturer Pfeiffer Vacuum is celebrating 130 years of business.
The vacuum specialist was founded in 1890 by Arthur Pfeiffer in Wetzlar, Germany, when he initially devoted his attention to the production of remote ignition systems for gas lamps.
Once electric light bulbs had established themselves on the market, Pfeiffer turned his attention to the new lighting technology that led him to look at the vacuum technology used in its production.
Pfeiffer quickly recognised the significance that vacuum technology could have in practically all areas of industry and research – and he subsequently concentrated entirely on this field. Since then, Pfeiffer Vacuum has played a pivotal role in shaping vacuum technology.
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