Leading brand in specialty chemicals
A leading specialty chemicals technology brand, delivering chemistry, equipment, software, and service to support diverse end-markets such as smartphones and other consumer electronics, communication infrastructure, and computing, as well as numerous industrial and consumer applications such as automotive, heavy machinery, and household appliances. We continuously invest in R&D that enable us to deliver the most innovative and sustainable products. Our relentless R&D efforts, combined with our global TechCenter presence, allow us to offer pioneering products and unparalleled on-site customer support – making us a valuable partner for the many industries we serve.
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Globally leading surface-finishing solutions
We create surfaces: complex and innovate, decorative or functional, mission-critical or life-enhancing. Every day – now and in the future.
Key facts*
At a glance
1.2
Revenue
$1.2 billion revenue in 2023
2,200
Pioneering innovations
More than 2,200 active patents related to the Atotech brand, of which 1,850 are for chemical processes and 350 for equipment
38
International player
The Atotech brand operates in more than 38 countries and runs 15 TechCenters, 15 production sites for chemistry, and 2 for equipment
4,000
Diverse workforce
4,000 experts worldwide working for the MKS Atotech brand
100
Industry pioneer
Atotech and its predecessors have been at the forefront of the chemical and electroplating industry for well over 100 years
7,800
Strong customer base
7,800 customers worldwide are using Atotech products
*As of December 2023
Our core business
Adding value to your life
Atotech products
Chemistry, equipment & service
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Our technical and service centers
From R&D to prototyping for customers
Our comprehensive systems-and-solutions approach leverages our unique offering of chemistry, equipment, software, and service. Supported by our 15 state-of-the-art TechCenters, we provide local service around the world and can respond in real-time to customer needs.
Atotech today
News & press
MKS’ Atotech to showcase sustainable surface finishing solutions at SUR/FIN® 2025
Berlin, Germany, May 19, 2025 – Atotech, a leading surface finishing brand within the Materials Solutions Division of MKS Instruments, is thrilled to announce our participation at SUR/FIN®, the premier conference and trade show for the surface finishing industry. Join...
MKS’ Atotech and ESI to participate in CPCA Show 2025
Berlin, Germany, March 24 - MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKS), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, today announced that its strategic brands ESI (laser systems) and Atotech (process chemicals, equipment, software, and services) will...
MKS’ Atotech to exhibit at Fastener Fair Global 2025
Berlin, Germany, February 12, 2025 – Atotech, a leading surface finishing brand within the Materials Solutions Division of MKS Instruments, is excited to announce its participation in Fastener Fair Global 2025, the premier international event for fastener and fixing...
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We serve our customers in more than 40 countries. Globally, we operate 15 TechCenters, 15 chemistry production sites and 2 equipment production sites related to our Atotech brand.
