MKS Expands Guangzhou Manufacturing Facility to Increase Production Capacity

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MKS Inc. announced the expansion of its Atotech equipment manufacturing site in Guangzhou, China. With an investment of USD 25 million, the expansion will add approximately 323,000 square feet of manufacturing and operations space and is expected to double the site's production capacity upon completion, which is targeted for the fourth quarter of 2027.

The investment supports customers across Asia, where localized manufacturing, production speed, and responsiveness are increasingly important. The expansion is driven by growth in AI-related markets, particularly in semiconductor, advanced packaging, and advanced PCB applications.

The new facility expansion is designed to integrate with existing operations, expanding capabilities across production, final assembly, logistics, testing, and validation. The site will also continue to support research and development activities while supporting technology collaboration with customers and original equipment manufacturers.

To support energy efficiency, the facility will incorporate a photovoltaic power system designed to supply a portion of its daytime electricity demand.

“Expanding our operations in Asia strengthens our ability to support customers in one of the world’s most dynamic electronics manufacturing hubs,” said Dave Henry, Executive Vice President, Global Strategic Marketing and General Manager, Materials Solutions Division. “By increasing capacity, enhancing operational efficiency, and advancing innovation, we are improving responsiveness to customer demand while building a strong foundation to support the next wave of AI-driven growth globally.”

“This expansion reinforces Guangzhou’s strategic role within our global manufacturing network,” said Tassilo Thuene, Vice President and General Manager, Equipment Business, Materials Solutions Division. “With added capacity, enhanced testing and validation capabilities, and greater operational flexibility, we are well positioned to meet evolving customer requirements and enable the next wave of innovation in advanced electronics and AI-related applications.”

The expanded facility is designed to streamline production flows, reduce complexity, shorten lead times, and improve delivery reliability. Once fully operational, the site is expected to generate additional annual output for electronics manufacturing markets.

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