FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Salt Lake City, Utah, May 4, 2026 – LACO Technologies, Inc., a U.S.-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced vacuum solutions and leak testing systems, today announced that it has officially joined the Atlas Copco Group.
Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, LACO designs and manufactures comprehensive vacuum systems, vacuum chambers, and precision leak detection equipment used in aerospace, research and development, and a wide range of industrial applications. As part of the transaction, LACO’s team of approximately 110 employees will continue their work as part of Atlas Copco Group.
“Becoming part of Atlas Copco Group is an exciting milestone for LACO,” said Paul Chamberlain, LACO General Manager “Atlas Copco’s global reach, long history of technical leadership, and strong focus on innovation and sustainability align closely with our culture and our commitment to serving customers with reliable, high performance vacuum and leak testing solutions. This partnership positions us well for long term growth while preserving what makes LACO unique.”
LACO will operate within Atlas Copco’s Scientific Vacuum division in the Vacuum Technique Business Area, providing opportunities to expand capabilities, accelerate innovation, enhance customer support globally, and maintain FluidX as a brand of LACO.
LACO customers can expect continuity in products, services, and relationships, along with increased opportunities driven by Atlas Copco Group’s global presence and resources.
About LACO Technologies
LACO Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures vacuum solutions, vacuum chambers, and advanced leak detection systems for demanding applications in aerospace, research and development, and industrial markets. With decades of engineering expertise and a focus on performance and reliability, LACO partners closely with customers to solve complex vacuum and leak testing challenges.
www.lacotech.com
For more information, please contact:
Starley Shakespear
Marketing Director
LACO Technologies, Inc.
marketing@lacotech.com
About Atlas Copco Group
Atlas Copco Group enables technology that transforms the future. The Group innovates to develop products, services, and solutions that are key to customers’ success. Its four business areas provide compressed air and vacuum solutions, energy solutions, dewatering and industrial pumps, industrial power tools, and assembly and machine vision solutions. In 2025, Atlas Copco Group reported revenues of BSEK 168 and employed approximately 56,000 people worldwide.
www.atlascopcogroup.com
■ Part of Atlas Copco Group
