MKS Breaks Ground on New Chemical Manufacturing and TechCenter Facility in Thailand
MKS Instruments (NASDAQ: MKSI) has broken ground on a new chemical manufacturing and TechCenter facility in Thailand, representing a $40+ million investment. The state-of-the-art facility, located at Asia Industrial Estate Suvarnabhumi near Bangkok, will span 27,000 square meters on an 11.7-acre plot.
The facility will feature advanced manufacturing space for surface treatments and plating chemicals, a TechCenter with electronics and metal finishing equipment, fully equipped laboratories, and comprehensive technical service capabilities. With a planned production capacity of 18,500 tons per year, the facility aims to serve the region's PCB manufacturing, semiconductor advanced packaging, and specialty industrial sectors. Operations are expected to begin in the second half of 2027.
MKS Instruments (NASDAQ: MKSI) ha avviato i lavori per una nuova struttura di produzione chimica e TechCenter in Thailandia, con un investimento superiore a 40 milioni di dollari. La struttura all'avanguardia, situata nell'Asia Industrial Estate Suvarnabhumi vicino a Bangkok, si estenderà su 27.000 metri quadrati su un terreno di 11,7 acri.
La struttura comprenderà spazi di produzione avanzati per trattamenti superficiali e prodotti chimici per la placcatura, un TechCenter dotato di apparecchiature per l'elettronica e la finitura dei metalli, laboratori completamente attrezzati e un'ampia gamma di servizi tecnici. Con una capacità produttiva prevista di 18.500 tonnellate all'anno, la struttura punta a supportare i settori regionali della produzione di PCB, del packaging avanzato per semiconduttori e delle industrie specializzate. Le operazioni dovrebbero iniziare nella seconda metà del 2027.
MKS Instruments (NASDAQ: MKSI) ha iniciado la construcción de una nueva planta de fabricación química y TechCenter en Tailandia, representando una inversión de más de 40 millones de dólares. La moderna instalación, ubicada en Asia Industrial Estate Suvarnabhumi cerca de Bangkok, abarcará 27,000 metros cuadrados en un terreno de 11.7 acres.
La planta contará con espacios avanzados de fabricación para tratamientos superficiales y productos químicos para galvanoplastia, un TechCenter con equipos para electrónica y acabado de metales, laboratorios completamente equipados y capacidades integrales de servicio técnico. Con una capacidad de producción planificada de 18,500 toneladas por año, la instalación tiene como objetivo atender a los sectores regionales de fabricación de PCB, empaquetado avanzado de semiconductores e industrias especializadas. Se espera que las operaciones comiencen en la segunda mitad de 2027.
MKS Instruments (NASDAQ: MKSI)는 태국에 새로운 화학 제조 및 테크센터 시설을 착공했으며, 이는 4천만 달러 이상의 투자를 의미합니다. 방콕 근처의 아시아 산업 단지 수완나품에 위치한 최첨단 시설은 27,000 평방미터 규모로 11.7에이커 부지에 조성됩니다.
이 시설은 표면 처리 및 도금 화학물질을 위한 첨단 제조 공간, 전자 및 금속 마감 장비를 갖춘 테크센터, 완비된 실험실, 그리고 포괄적인 기술 서비스 역량을 갖출 예정입니다. 연간 18,500톤의 생산 능력을 목표로 하며, 이 시설은 지역의 PCB 제조, 반도체 첨단 패키징, 특수 산업 부문을 지원할 계획입니다. 운영은 2027년 하반기에 시작될 예정입니다.
MKS Instruments (NASDAQ : MKSI) a lancé la construction d'une nouvelle installation de fabrication chimique et d'un TechCenter en Thaïlande, représentant un investissement de plus de 40 millions de dollars. Cette installation ultramoderne, située dans la zone industrielle Asia Industrial Estate Suvarnabhumi près de Bangkok, s'étendra sur 27 000 mètres carrés sur un terrain de 11,7 acres.
L'installation comprendra des espaces de production avancés pour les traitements de surface et les produits chimiques de placage, un TechCenter équipé de matériel pour l'électronique et la finition des métaux, des laboratoires entièrement équipés ainsi qu'une large gamme de services techniques. Avec une capacité de production prévue de 18 500 tonnes par an, l'installation vise à desservir les secteurs régionaux de la fabrication de circuits imprimés, de l'emballage avancé des semi-conducteurs et des industries spécialisées. Les opérations devraient débuter dans la deuxième moitié de 2027.
MKS Instruments (NASDAQ: MKSI) hat mit dem Bau einer neuen chemischen Produktions- und TechCenter-Anlage in Thailand begonnen, eine Investition von über 40 Millionen US-Dollar. Die hochmoderne Anlage befindet sich im Asia Industrial Estate Suvarnabhumi nahe Bangkok und erstreckt sich über 27.000 Quadratmeter auf einem 11,7 Hektar großen Gelände.
Die Anlage wird fortschrittliche Produktionsbereiche für Oberflächenbehandlungen und Galvanikchemikalien, ein TechCenter mit Elektronik- und Metallveredelungsgeräten, voll ausgestattete Labore sowie umfassende technische Servicekapazitäten umfassen. Mit einer geplanten Produktionskapazität von 18.500 Tonnen pro Jahr soll die Anlage die regionalen Branchen der Leiterplattenherstellung, der fortschrittlichen Halbleiterverpackung und der Spezialindustrie bedienen. Der Betrieb soll in der zweiten Hälfte des Jahres 2027 aufgenommen werden.
- Strategic expansion into Southeast Asia's growing PCB and semiconductor markets
- $40+ million investment demonstrates long-term commitment to regional growth
- Significant production capacity of 18,500 tons per year
- Comprehensive facility combining manufacturing, tech center, and laboratories
- Strategic location 30 minutes from Bangkok International Airport
- Long timeline to operational status (2+ years until H2 2027)
- Significant capital expenditure required ($40M+)
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MKS's $40M+ Thailand facility targets Southeast Asia's electronics sector, but won't impact financials until 2027.
MKS Instruments' groundbreaking of a $40M+ chemical manufacturing and TechCenter facility in Thailand represents a strategic long-term commitment to Southeast Asia's growing electronics manufacturing ecosystem. The 11.7-acre facility, located just 30 minutes from Bangkok International Airport, will integrate manufacturing, technical support, and R&D capabilities – creating an impressive 18,500-ton annual production capacity for specialty chemicals used in PCB manufacturing and semiconductor advanced packaging.
This investment demonstrates classic vertical integration strategy – combining chemical production, application expertise, and technical support under one roof to serve regional customers more efficiently. The facility's comprehensive design includes production spaces, advanced plating equipment, fully-equipped laboratories, and technical service capabilities that will enable MKS to provide highly localized support across the electronics value chain.
The timing is noteworthy here – with operations not beginning until second half of 2027, MKS is clearly making a long-horizon bet on continued electronics manufacturing growth in Thailand and broader Southeast Asia. This aligns with broader industry regionalization trends, as electronics manufacturers diversify their manufacturing footprints beyond traditional hubs.
For investors, it's important to recognize this represents strategic positioning rather than near-term financial impact. The multi-year timeline before operational status means this facility won't contribute to earnings until late 2027 at the earliest. However, it demonstrates management's confidence in long-term regional growth opportunities in the PCB and automotive electronics sectors that are increasingly important to MKS's business strategy.
ANDOVER, Mass., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MKS Instruments. Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI) (“MKS”), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, announced today the groundbreaking of its cutting-edge Atotech chemical manufacturing and TechCenter facility at the Asia Industrial Estate Suvarnabhumi, located east of Bangkok, Thailand. This strategic investment aligns with MKS’ commitment to grow alongside its customers and deliver localized expertise to accelerate technological advancements across the region. The new facility also underscores MKS’ dedication to fostering Thailand’s growing role within the printed circuit board (“PCB”) industry.
“This facility represents a major milestone for MKS, as we expand our footprint in Southeast Asia,” said John T. C. Lee, President and CEO of MKS Instruments. “By bringing world-class manufacturing, cutting-edge technology, and specialized laboratory services to Thailand, we are reinforcing our ability to support Southeast Asia’s fast growing PCB manufacturing and semiconductor advanced packaging sectors, as well as the region’s top specialty industrial manufacturers. This investment demonstrates our long-term vision for growth and innovation in the global electronics and plating industries.”
The facility will be located on a 11.7-acre plot, spanning approximately 27,000 square meters and just 30 minutes from Bangkok International Airport. The facility will feature:
- A state-of-the-art manufacturing space dedicated to producing chemicals for surface treatments and plating, serving industries such as Electronics and Automotive.
- A TechCenter featuring advanced Electronics and General Metal Finishing plating equipment, along with laser machinery for innovative applications.
- Fully equipped laboratories for analytics, quality control, and material science, supporting customer ramp-ups, ensuring high standards and continuous innovation.
- Comprehensive technical service capabilities, including maintenance, spare parts, and support for new IIoT and software solutions tailored to the region’s installed equipment base.
- A modern main office building designed to efficiently support administrative and operational functions.
Dedicated to driving innovation and operational excellence, the facility will focus on producing process chemicals, providing customer service and application work for advanced electronics and industrial markets. With a total production capacity of 18,500 tons per year, this new MKS site represents an investment of
Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regarding MKS’ construction of a chemical manufacturing and TechCenter facility in Thailand, as well as the projected features and the projected timeline for completion of the facility. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact should be considered to be forward-looking statements. Actual events or results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements set forth herein, including as a result of the factors described in MKS’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. MKS is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this press release.
About MKS Instruments
MKS Instruments enables technologies that transform our world. We deliver foundational technology solutions to leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. We apply our broad science and engineering capabilities to create instruments, subsystems, systems, process control solutions and specialty chemicals technology that improve process performance, optimize productivity and enable unique innovations for many of the world’s leading technology and industrial companies. Our solutions are critical to addressing the challenges of miniaturization and complexity in advanced device manufacturing by enabling increased power, speed, feature enhancement, and optimized connectivity. Our solutions are also critical to addressing ever-increasing performance requirements across a wide array of specialty industrial applications. Additional information can be found at www.mks.com.
About the Atotech Brand
Atotech is a brand within the Materials Solutions Division of MKS Instruments. Atotech’s portfolio consists of leading process and manufacturing technologies for advanced surface modification, electroless and electrolytic plating, and surface finishing. Applying a comprehensive systems-and-solutions approach, the Atotech portfolio includes chemistry, equipment, software, and services for innovative and high-technology applications. These solutions are used in a wide variety of end-markets, including datacenter, consumer electronics and communications infrastructure, as well as in numerous industrial and consumer applications such as automotive, heavy machinery, and household appliances.
With its well-established innovative strength and industry-leading global TechCenter network, MKS delivers pioneering solutions through its Atotech brand – combined with unparalleled on-site support for customers worldwide. For more information, please visit us at www.atotech.com.
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