Get to know us

About PVA

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Progress Through Expertise

PVA TePla stands for leading-edge systems and measurement solutions that drive progress across key industrial sectors worldwide. With over 1,000 employees and locations in Europe, America, and Asia, we deliver expertise and innovation through our dedicated business divisions: Metrology and Material Solutions.

Our group combines state-of-the-art technologies with a clear focus on the needs of our international customers. As a publicly listed company, we set the benchmark for quality, reliability, and service.

What we do

Fields of expertise

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Our portfolio covers two main technology fields and an Innovation Hub for developing innovative system solutions and technologies. Across all areas, our unique blend of cutting-edge research and down-to-earth quality provides a reliable foundation for our partners.

The principles that inspire how we work, connect, and grow together.

Our Values

Our values are the foundation of our culture, guiding our actions and decisions every day. They shape how we collaborate across regions, innovate for our customers, and build trust with each other. Living our values means striving for excellence, supporting one another, and making a positive impact in everything we do.

 

 

  • Living Innovation

    We actively shape the future through ongoing development and steadfast investment in research and development.
     

  • Thinking in Partnership

    We prioritize our customers’ needs in every aspect of our work. Through tailored solutions and expert advice, we help our clients achieve long-term success.
     

  • Global Presence

    Our global presence enables us to respond efficiently to changing market demands and to provide support precisely where our customers require it.
     

  • Taking Responsibility

    Our commitment to efficient operations and sustainable innovation enables us to generate long-term benefits for people and the planet.

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A Journey of Innovation and Growth

Our Company History

With a clear focus on future-oriented topics and a strong spirit of innovation, the success story of PVA TePla AG began in 1991. Since then, our company has evolved from a specialist in vacuum metallurgy to an internationally recognized provider of high-tech solutions in Metrology and Material Solutions. Defining milestones, sustainable growth, and the continuous expansion of our technological core competencies have shaped our journey to this day. Discover the key developments and milestones that have made PVA TePla a leading technology company.

Where Ideas Become Progress

Innovations

Innovation is the engine behind long-term progress — for industries, societies, and the planet. At PVA TePla, innovation translates into tangible business benefits: faster time-to-market, reduced risk, and tailored technology solutions. Through the Technology Hub and our latest product releases, we continuously push the boundaries of materials, processes, and metrology to turn today's challenges into tomorrow's opportunities.

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ESG

Our Sustainability Strategy

We create value by integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into all areas of our business. Through innovation, we shape sustainable markets and drive solutions for a responsible future. Our commitment to people, climate protection and ethical leadership ensures that our actions make a measurable difference for our customers, employees, partners and society.

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Acting Sustainably

We pursue ambitious decarbonization targets by avoiding, reducing, and offsetting greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change, resource scarcity, and environmental pollution are among today’s greatest challenges—tackling them requires efficient, collective solutions.

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Taking Responsibility

We strengthen structures through integrity and ethical corporate governance by practicing responsible management and sharing our value compass with stakeholders. We also take responsibility for appreciation and equal opportunity by fostering a respectful corporate culture, in which our employees make a vital contribution to our success.

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Strengthening structures

Integrity and responsible management form the basis of our actions. PVA TePla’s corporate culture is grounded in four core values: appreciation, reliability, innovation, and sustainability.

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Leading competence

Our Management Board

PVA TePla_CEO_Jalin Ketter

CEO

Jalin Ketter

CEO since 01/2024, CFO since 06/2020​

Strategy & R&D | ESG | HR | Communications​

PVA TePla_CFO_Markus Groß

CFO

Markus Groß

CFO since 01/2025​

Finance​ | IT | Legal 

Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board

Dr. Myriam Jahn

Member of the Supervisory Board of PVA TePla since 07/2023

Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board since 2024

Head of the Audit Committee

Christoph von Seidel

Member of the Supervisory Board of PVA TePla and Head of the Audit Committee since 08/2024

Member of the Supervisory Board

Rudolf Weichert

Member of the Supervisory Board of PVA TePla since 06/2025

Member of the Supervisory Board

Prof. Dr. Ingrid De Wolf

Member of the Supervisory Board since 04/2025

Connecting Innovation Across Continents.

Global Presence

With subsidiaries and locations in America, Asia, and Europe, PVA is close to its customers worldwide. Our international network ensures we deliver innovative solutions and dedicated support wherever you need us. 

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Integrity in everything we do.

Compliance

At PVA,At PVA, responsible and ethical conduct forms the foundation of our corporate culture. Our compliance system ensures that laws, guidelines, and ethical standards are upheld worldwide—by all employees, at all locations. We are committed to transparency, accountability, and fair business practices to protect our company, our partners, and society. 

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Stay up to date with PVA

News & Events

Discover the latest news, innovations, and developments from PVA. Here you’ll also find an overview of all upcoming events and trade fairs where you can meet us in person. Whether it’s industry exhibitions, conferences, or company updates.