MKS

MKS Instruments, Inc. is a prominent American company specializing in process control instrumentation, based in Andover, Massachusetts. Founded in 1961, MKS has grown into a global entity with operations in over 50 countries. The company provides a variety of products and technologies for measuring, controlling, and monitoring critical process parameters in advanced manufacturing. MKS Instruments offers an extensive range of products, including capacitance manometers, mass flow controllers, vacuum gauges, plasma sources, and laser products. The company serves key industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, industrial processes, life and health sciences, and research and defense. With manufacturing facilities located in multiple countries, MKS Instruments is well-positioned to meet the needs of its diverse customer base. As of 2021, the company employed approximately 5,400 people and had a market capitalization of around $11 billion.