VAC Magnetics

VAC Magnetics, trading as VACUUMSCHMELZE, is a global manufacturer of advanced magnetic solutions. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Hanau, Germany, the company develops and produces magnetic alloys, rare-earth permanent magnets and inductive components for mission-critical applications. Its materials and components are used across renewable energy, electric mobility, automotive, industrial automation, medical devices, aerospace and defense.

The company operates a vertically integrated manufacturing model, running the process from base elements through to finished products. Its technical work spans magnetic materials science, magnetic alloy development, rare-earth permanent magnets, inductive components and product development, drawing on more than a century of expertise in material science.

Operations are split between the Hanau headquarters and a United States expansion facility, e-VAC Magnetics, in Sumter, South Carolina. The company states an environmentally conscious manufacturing approach, a focus on decarbonization, and a commitment to strengthening global rare earth and magnet supply chains.