MKS Instruments’ acquisition of Atotech is finalized.

MKS Instruments, a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, says the $4.4 billion acquisition of Atotech closed on August 17 and is in cash and MKS common stock.

Atotech is a global supplier of process chemicals, equipment, software, and services for printed circuit boards, semiconductor IC packaging, and surface finishing.

John T.C. Lee, President, and CEO of MKS spoke with Tim Pennington, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of FinishingAndCoating.com about the acquisition and what it means to the finishing industry.

“The acquisition of Atotech positions MKS to accelerate roadmaps for future generations of advanced electronics devices,” says Dr. Lee, who adds that combining leading capabilities in lasers, optics, motion, and now process chemistry, MKS is set to be a leader in the next frontier for miniaturization and complexity

Lee says that Atotech’s leadership in functional and decorative surface finishing will also extend MKS’ product offering for industrial applications and grow our market reach.

“I could not be more excited to welcome the Atotech team to the MKS family,” he says.

Visit https://www.atotech.com and https://www.mks.com