Großlöbichau/Jena, June 19, 2026 – The high-tech company VACOM reports a significant recovery after an economic dry spell. Thanks to the global AI boom and the booming semiconductor industry, the signs at the Großlöbichau site are pointing toward expansion once again.
- Company: VACOM Vakuum Komponenten & Messtechnik GmbH
- Location: Großlöbichau near Jena
- Management: Jens Bergner
- Current Development: End of short-time work, increasing order intake, planned new hires and site expansion
AI Boom Drives Demand for Vacuum Technology
VACOM Vakuum Komponenten & Messtechnik GmbH has, according to its own statements, successfully overcome its phase of economic weakness. As Managing Director Jens Bergner announced, the company from Großlöbichau is once again recording significantly increasing order intakes. He attributes this positive turnaround primarily to developments in the global semiconductor industry.
The ongoing global AI boom requires increasingly powerful memory technologies and processors. This leads to massive investments in global chip manufacturing. As a supplier of highly specialized vacuum components, VACOM benefits directly from this investment surge, as vacuum technology is a fundamental requirement for modern, high-precision cleanroom production processes in the semiconductor industry.
Short-time Work Ended – Signs Point to Expansion
As recently as last year, the company faced a noticeable market downturn. As a result, short-time work had to be introduced temporarily and staff numbers were reduced. This phase has now been completely overcome. In view of the full order books, the company plans to gradually build up additional capacity and hire new employees.
In addition to personnel expansion, capital investments are also back in focus. This includes, in particular, the planned expansion of the company headquarters in Großlöbichau, Thuringia. To realize these plans, the company is seeking an amicable solution with local residents. According to VACOM, the corresponding planning process is expected to take several more years.
🏛️ High-Tech Location Großlöbichau
Großlöbichau, located directly east of Jena, has developed over the past decades into an important satellite location for the Jena high-technology region. Companies like VACOM benefit from close networking with scientific institutions and optics corporations in the neighboring Saaletal. In this symbiosis, vacuum technology is an indispensable key technology for modern semiconductor physics and nanotechnology.
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VACOM reports economic recovery
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