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

4.45

Revenue

$4.45 billion* in pro-forma revenue in 2022, of which $1.4 billion were attributable to the Atotech brand (*for comparability, figures for this period combine the revenue of MKS and Atotech for the full period)

2,000

Pioneering innovations

More than 2,000 active patents related to the Atotech brand, of which 1,700 are for chemical processes and 300 for equipment

40

International player

The Atotech brand operates in more than 40 countries and runs 15 TechCenters, 15 production sites for chemistry, and 2 for equipment

10 K

Diverse workforce

MKS is a team of around 10,000 experts worldwide, of which 4,000 are working on MKS’ Atotech products

100

Industry pioneer

Atotech and its predecessors have been at the forefront of the chemical and electroplating industry for well over 100 years

8,000

Strong customer base

Over 8,000 customers worldwide are using Atotech products

*As of December 2022

Our core business

Adding value to your life

Construction

Fasteners, heavy machinery, hydraulic rods, window frames, as well as electronic systems

Fixtures

Shower heads, faucets, and fittings

Consumer electronics

TVs, smart home systems, audio/visual entertainment

Communication infrastructure

Servers, data centers, 5G base stations, cloud computing, big data applications

Furniture

Chairs, table legs, and lamps

Automotive electronics

Engine control unit, ICE powertrain, info/entertainment, assisted driving (ADAS), electronic powertrain

Automotive surface finishing

Front grills, door handles, emblems, decorative trim components, brake calipers, fasteners, shock absorber rods, valve systems

Computing

Laptops, PCs, tablets, displays, game consoles

Mobile devices

Smartphones, wearables, VR/AI gadgets

Household appliances

Washing machines, refrigerators, and ovens

Wind energy

Fasteners

Solar energy

Solar cells

Solar energy

Solar cells

Batteries

EV and electronics batteries, energy storage
Automotive

Front grills, door handles, emblems, decorative trim components, brake calipers, fasteners, shock
absorber rods, valve systems

Automotive electronics

Engine control units, ICE powertrain, info/entertainment, assisted driving (ADAS), electronic
powertrains

Communication infrastructure

Servers, data center, 5G access point, cloud computing, big data applications

Computers

Laptops, PCs, tablets, displays, game consoles

Consumer electronics

TVs, smart home systems, audio/visual entertainment

Furniture

Chairs, table legs, and lamps

Industrial and construction

Fasteners, hydraulic rods for heavy machinery, window frames, and electronic systems

Mobile devices

Smartphones, wearables, VR/AI gadgets

Sanitary

Shower heads, faucets and fittings

White goods

Washing machines, refrigerators and ovens

MKS as an employer

Join our Atotech team

We are a leading surface-finishing solutions provider and we are looking for you.

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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

Atotech to participate at SUR/FIN 2023

Atotech to participate at SUR/FIN 2023

Berlin, May 26, 2023 – Atotech, a leading surface finishing brand within the Materials Solutions Division of MKS Instruments, will participate in the SUR/FIN®, from June 6 - 8. The SUR/FIN® is the primary conference and trade show dedicated specifically to the surface...

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Where we do business

Our global footprint

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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.

Global presence

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