Our company

ASM supplies wafer processing equipment to the leading semiconductor manufacturers, mostly for the deposition of thin films. We design, manufacture, sell, and service deposition tools to supply our customers with the advanced technologies to produce semiconductor devices, or integrated circuits (ICs).

4600+ people worldwide

15 key locations

69+ nationalities working at ASM

56 years of research, innovation and breakthrough technologies

Strategy

ASM has a legacy of innovation of more than half a century. Our strategy is Growth through Innovation.

Our objectives and enablers

Purpose

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through advancing technologies that unlock new potential.

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Our story

In 1968, entrepreneur Arthur del Prado established ASM in the Netherlands.

Our journey as an industry pioneer

Staying ahead of what's next

ASM is a people-powered company. For over half a century, our talented professionals have been breaking barriers with cutting-edge innovation, improving lives around the world.

As an industry leader and born disruptor, we have been thinking outside the box from day one. Our dynamic teams around the world thrive on diverse perspectives, with over 4,500 employees from 70 nationalities collaborating globally to redefine the limits of physics in crucial technologies like ALD, epitaxy, SiC, CVD, and vertical furnaces.

Our innovations enable critical technologies like AI, EVs, medical devices, cloud computing, green energy, and more. That’s why working at ASM means being part of what’s next.

For over a decade, we've been responsible for the technology found inside your phones, electric cars, medical devises and much more. Our technology is the driving force behind everything you love and rely on every day.

Watch the video to see who we are and what drives us forward.

We Care

Together we care for our people, society, and our planet. Together we act with integrity, compassion, and respect, at all times. Together we are inclusive, inspired by others, and always growing.

We Innovate

Together we lead our industry and work towards a common goal. Together we think creatively, with truly open minds. Together we challenge the norms and embrace diversity of thought.

We Deliver

Together we perform at our best and deliver on our promises. Together we ensure satisfaction and exceed expectations. Together we take ownership and are accountable for our actions.

Meet our leadership

We have a two-tier board structure, with two Management Board members and seven Supervisory Board members. In 2022, we established an Executive Committee to help the Management Board drive and execute ASM's strategy.