About Lubbe

Restoring personalized care to the vacuum-tool industry.

Heartfelt dedication at the core of everything we do — where your goals become our shared mission.

Lubbe LLC, trading as Lubbe and rooted in Epping, New Hampshire, was born out of a profound realization.

As former customers ourselves, we witnessed the erosion of personalized care within the inertization and vacuum-tool industry. The once-cherished quality of service seemed to fade, leaving customers stranded in their progress. It became evident that original equipment manufacturers had lost sight of their customers' aspirations.

Driven by this revelation, Lubbe emerged with a deep commitment to rekindle that personalized touch. We vowed to redefine the standards — seeking a genuine, vested interest in our customers' journeys and ultimate success. For us, it's not just about selling products; it's about understanding your unique needs and going above and beyond to ensure your triumph.

In a powerful collaboration, Lubbe and VST have joined forces to cater to the demands of both emerging and established technologies. With our combined expertise, we offer a remarkable experience backed by over 50 years of industry knowledge — poised to meet and exceed your expectations, delivering innovative solutions that drive your success forward.

Leadership

About our leadership.

Steven Willem Lubbe, Founder & Principal
Steven Willem Lubbe
Founder & Principal

Steven Willem Lubbe, an accomplished professional, leads and manages Lubbe with utmost dedication. His remarkable journey began in the aerospace industry, where he excelled as an assistant qualifications manager, contributing to various Airbus projects. It was during this time that Steven's profound interest in applied science took root.

Recognized for his ingenuity, Steven provided novel welding solutions tailored to the aerospace industry's unique challenges — leading to groundbreaking R&D focused on pioneering metal 3D printing with titanium powder feedstock, a pioneering concept at the time. From systems engineering to prototyping subsystems, these experiences laid the essential groundwork for his future endeavors.

A subject-matter expert in 3D printing who went on to serve as Director of Engineering at one of Professor Donald Sadoway's renowned ventures.

Throughout, he honed his understanding of global business trades and cultivated strong relationships with distributors worldwide — positioning Lubbe for success.

Let's build together

Let us embark on this partnership.

Where your goals become our shared mission, and your triumph becomes our ultimate satisfaction.