The Kurt J. Lesker Company is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, KDF Technologies, has entered into an agreement that enables KDF Technologies to provide ongoing support, service, replacement parts, and technology solutions for VaporTech physical vapor deposition (PVD) systems.
This agreement strengthens KDF Technologies' portfolio of thin film deposition solutions and reinforces the company's commitment to providing customers with long-term equipment support, process expertise, and manufacturing capabilities across a broad range of vacuum coating applications.
Beginning August 1, 2026, KDF Technologies will provide service and support for VaporTech systems, including spare parts, applications assistance, and technical expertise. Existing VaporTech customers will benefit from continued access to OEM-designed replacement parts, dedicated technical support, and the expanded resources available through KDF Technologies and the Kurt J. Lesker Company.
"We are proud to support the VaporTech customer community and build upon the strong foundation that has been established over the years," said Lee Howell, Vice President of the Process Equipment Division at KJLC. "This agreement allows us to combine the expertise of KDF Technologies with the broader engineering, manufacturing, and global support resources of the Kurt J. Lesker Company. We are excited about the opportunities ahead and remain committed to helping customers maximize the value and performance of their coating systems."
KDF Technologies, based in Rockleigh, New Jersey, has decades of experience designing and manufacturing advanced deposition systems for research, development, pilot production, and industrial manufacturing environments. Together with the Kurt J. Lesker Company's more than 70 years of vacuum technology leadership, KDF is well positioned to provide long-term support and continued innovation for VaporTech equipment and related technologies.
Through KDF Technologies, VaporTech customers will benefit from continued support for existing systems, OEM-designed spare parts and replacement components, expanded engineering and applications expertise, advanced PVD and ALD technology capabilities, enhanced manufacturing and service resources, and global support across North America, Europe, and Asia.
To ensure a seamless customer experience, KDF Technologies' service organization has been undergoing comprehensive training on VaporTech equipment and processes. Customers can expect continuity in service and support while gaining access to the broader technical capabilities, engineering resources, and global infrastructure of KDF Technologies and the Kurt J. Lesker Company.
About the Kurt J. Lesker Company
The Kurt J. Lesker Company is a global leader in vacuum technology, providing innovative solutions for research, development, and production environments. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, KJLC designs and manufactures vacuum components, process materials, deposition systems, and engineered solutions that enable scientific and industrial innovation around the world.
About KDF Technologies
KDF Technologies, a subsidiary of the Kurt J. Lesker Company, designs and manufactures advanced thin film deposition equipment for physical vapor deposition (PVD), atomic layer deposition (ALD), and related vacuum process applications. The company serves customers in the semiconductor, optics, aerospace, medical device, energy, and research markets worldwide.