AT&S, the Austria-based leader in high-end printed circuit boards and IC substrates, is celebrating 25 years of operations in India this year—a milestone that reflects its broader global strategy of expansion, innovation, and sustainability.

Back in 1998, AT&S entered the Indian market by acquiring a small electronics plant in Nanjangud, near Mysore, with just 380 employees. At the time, few multinational tech manufacturers were willing to invest in India. Today, that site has grown into a world-class production hub employing 1,100 people and playing a key role in global supply chains for the automotive, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.

On April 3, 2025, AT&S marked its "Silver Jubilee" in India with a celebration attended by employees, their families, and local dignitaries. Speaking at the event, Peter Schneider, Spokesman of the Board and EVP of the Electronics Solutions Business Unit, praised the dedication of AT&S employees and the company's long-standing partnership with the Nanjangud community. Over the years, AT&S India has supported education, sanitation, and emergency relief efforts, impacting thousands of lives.

The celebration in India comes as AT&S accelerates its international footprint. On March 5, the company opened a new sales office in Seoul, South Korea, aiming to strengthen ties with leading electronics and automotive companies. “Expanding our presence in South Korea is a key part of our global growth strategy,” Schneider said. The office will focus on delivering solutions for AI, automotive electronics, and wireless communications.

Just a week later, on March 12, AT&S signed a $250 million sustainability-linked loan agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support the development of its new IC substrate factory in Kulim, Malaysia. The agreement includes performance-based incentives tied to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 31% by the end of fiscal year 2027/28, compared to 2022 levels. An additional $150 million may be provided by local banks under the same framework.

The Kulim facility, built to the highest sustainability standards, will soon begin supplying IC substrates for AMD's data center processors. AT&S says it will include state-of-the-art recycling systems and sustainable energy solutions as part of its green manufacturing approach.

Environmental performance has become a core focus for AT&S. In its 2024/25 sustainability report released on World Recycling Day (March 18), the company disclosed it had recycled 268 tons of copper, 170 kilograms of gold, 35 kilograms of palladium, and 1.5 million cubic meters of water globally, significantly reducing both costs and environmental impact.

Recognition of AT&S’s performance came on April 8, when Intel Corporation named it a 2025 EPIC Supplier Award winner for Excellence in Substrate Technology, Cost and Scale. The EPIC (Excellence, Partnership, Inclusion, and Continuous Improvement) Award is Intel’s highest supplier honor, given to only 37 companies out of thousands of global partners.

This year’s recipients include major players across the tech and manufacturing ecosystem:

 ● AGC Inc. – Excellence in EUV Mask Blank Technology

 ● Applied Materials, Inc. – Excellence in Business Collaboration

 ● ASM – Excellence in Technology Development and Manufacturing

 ● ASML – Excellence in HiNA Technology Development

 ● AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG – Excellence in Substrate Technology, Cost and Scale

 ● AzureWave Technologies, Inc. – Excellence in Supplier Resiliency

 ● Camtek – Excellence in Affordability and Technology Development

 ● DISCO Corporation – Excellence in Technology Development and Business Collaboration

 ● DS TECHNO CO., LTD. – Excellence in Quartz Part Cost and Performance

 ● FUJIFILM Electronic Materials – Excellence in Regional Sourcing

 ● GF Piping Systems – Excellence in Construction Materials and Equipment

 ● HCLTech – Excellence in Technology Development Services

 ● Hoffman Construction Company – Excellence in Construction Management

 ● Keysight Technologies, Inc. – Excellence in Technology Enablement

 ● KLA Corporation – Excellence in Technology Development

 ● Lam Research – Excellence in Technology Development and Sustainability

 ● Lasertec Corporation – Excellence in EUV Mask Technology Development

 ● MSR-FSR, LLC – Excellence in Parts Cleaning Technology, Cost and Sustainability

 ● Murata Machinery, Ltd. – Excellence in Manufacturing

 ● NAMICS Corporation – Excellence in Underfill Development

 ● Nippon Express – Excellence in Quality

 ● JiangXi Redboard Technology Co., Ltd. – Excellence in Quality

 ● Saigon Fabrication Ltd. – Excellence in Regional Sourcing

 ● Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. – Excellence in Strategic Partnership

 ● Securitas USA, Inc. – Excellence in Site Support Services

 ● Senju Metal Industry Co., Ltd. – Excellence in Solder Materials Development

 ● SHINKO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES CO., LTD. – Excellence in Substrate Technology, Cost and Scale

 ● Siltronic AG – Excellence in Silicon Development

 ● Solmics Co., Ltd. – Excellence in Silicon Parts Cost, Quality, and Technology

 ● Technoprobe – Excellence in Sort/Test Development

 ● Tokyo Electron Limited – Excellence in Technology Development, Manufacturing and Sustainability

 ● Tosoh Quartz, Inc. – Excellence in Quartz Part Quality, Technology, and Availability

 ● Trane U.S. Inc. – Excellence in Construction Materials and Equipment

 ● Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. – Excellence in Parts Cleans Cost and Delivery Performance

 ● Valex – Excellence in Construction Materials and Equipment

 ● Veeco Instruments Inc. – Excellence in Anneal Technology

 ● VeoliaES Technical Solutions LLC – Excellence in Chemical Waste Management

Among the three PCB manufacturers honored this year—AT&S, JiangXi Redboard Technology Co., Ltd., and Leading Packaging Substrate Manufacturer SHINKO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.—AT&S and SHINKO were new additions to the list, while Redboard was recognized for a second consecutive year. Notably absent this year was Taiwan’s Unimicron Technology Corp., a previous recipient in 2024.

Looking ahead, AT&S aims to reach €2.4 billion in annual revenue by FY2026/27, strengthening its leadership in the global microelectronics industry through continued investment in technology, sustainability, and partnerships.