Full profile interview: Competitors
21 Nov 2025

USA Rare Earth
Vacuumschmelze (VAC) is a manufacturer of magnetic alloys and products based in Germany. VAC supplies magnet products to automotive, industrial, aerospace, energy and medical markets. In 2025, VAC announced partnerships with Ucore and Cyclic Materials to secure feedstock and recycle its manufacturing scrap. E-VAC (subsidiary company) is constructing a manufacturing plant in South Carolina, which is expected to cost $500M. Parent company Vacuumschmelze GmbH has secured $100M from the US government and $335M in external investment to fund the expansion.
Full profile interview: Competitors
18 Nov 2025

Neo Magnequench (Neo Performance Materials)
Vacuumschmelze (VAC) is a manufacturer of magnetic alloys and products based in Germany. VAC supplies magnet products to automotive, industrial, aerospace, energy and medical markets. In 2025, VAC announced partnerships with Ucore and Cyclic Materials to secure feedstock and recycle its manufacturing scrap.
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17 Nov 2025

Vacuumschmelze
Vacuumschmelze (VAC) is a manufacturer of magnetic alloys and products based in Germany. VAC supplies magnet products to automotive, industrial, aerospace, energy and medical markets. In 2025, VAC announced partnerships with Ucore and Cyclic Materials to secure feedstock and recycle its manufacturing scrap.
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Full profile interview: Customers
16 Jun 2025

Hosokawa Alpine
Global manufacturer of advanced magnetic solutions, rare-earth permanent magnets and inductive components.