
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

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
Atotech products
Chemistry, equipment & service
MKS as an employer
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We are a leading surface-finishing solutions provider and we are looking for you.

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 Subcontratación 2023
Berlin, May 30, 2023 – Atotech, a leading surface finishing brand within the Materials Solutions Division of MKS Instruments, will participate at SUBCONTRATACIÓN, the international exhibition of manufacturing processes and equipment, that will take place in Bilbao...

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...

Atotech to participate at The Battery Show, Europe
Berlin, May 2, 2023 – Atotech, a leading surface finishing brand within the Materials Solutions Division of MKS Instruments, will participate for the second time at The Battery Show, Europe. The combined conference and tradeshow is Europe’s largest event for advanced...
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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.