AT&S commits to innovation and growth with first plant in SEA

AT&S, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Leoben, Austria, is a global leader in the manufacturing of high-end printed circuit boards and integrated circuit (IC) substrates.

Andreas Gerstenmayer, the Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Management Board, talks about the company’s investment of RM8.13 billion production facility in Malaysia, the first in Southeast Asia, which will start commercial operations in 2024. The facility will focus on developing Malaysia’s semiconductor ecosystem while opening opportunities in advanced electronics through industry and training partnerships, and is expected to create high-skilled job opportunities for over 6,000 Malaysians.

He says AT&S plans to carry out extensive research and development activities which involve investigating cooperation and partnerships with leading universities in Malaysia.

AT&S’ new production plant will cater for the demand for the chip supply chain and bring the latest generation of high-end technologies to Malaysia at its new facility in Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah.

Furthermore, Andreas also share insights on:

An overview of the company and its history.
Key products and services, especially its Ajinomoto Build-up Film substrates for high-performance processors.
How the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the semiconductor industry, with major disruptions to global supply chains.
The goal for AT&S to become one of the world’s three biggest makers of Ajinomoto build-up film, or ABF, substrates within the next four years.
The company’s expansion into Southeast Asia and they picked Malaysia and not other countries in the region.
How the new plant facility in Malaysia will help diversify the company’s operations, and the specific portfolio of technology focus.
AT&S key objectives for the next 24-36 months.