Private company

CPI International

Holding company for producer of vacuum tubes etc

CPI International, Inc. is the holding company for Communications & Power Industries, the largest manufacturer and rebuilder of electron devices (primarily vacuum tubes) in the United States. CPI was founded in 1995 when Varian Associates sold its electron device business (the original business of its founders) to concentrate on medical systems.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Klystron tube
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CPI International, Inc. is the holding company for Communications & Power Industries, the largest manufacturer and rebuilder of electron devices (primarily vacuum tubes) in the United States. CPI was founded in 1995 when Varian Associates sold its electron device business (the original business of its founders) to concentrate on medical systems. Its major subsidiaries include Eimac (which manufactures new vacuum tubes for broadcasting, radar, medical systems, and other applications), Econco (a vacuum tube rebuilder), Beverly Microwave Systems, and Radant Technologies. CPI International made its initial public offering in April 2006.2

Products and brands

  • vacuum tube

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Timeline

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