Andover, MA, December 22, 2003, MKS Instruments has opened a new Shanghai office to expand local support in China. The office includes a calibration center and spare parts warehouse and has provisions for customer training. Technical sales staff at the new office provides sales, service, and support for all MKS products in China. Garret Lin, General Manager MKS Instruments (Shanghai), directs the operations of the office.

"Opening MKS China demonstrates MKS' commitment to the China region and will enable the company to provide prompt on-site and in-house service to domestic customers to ensure their continuous equipment operation. Establishing the local office enhances our ability to provide direct technical support and address local market needs as well as support future regional growth," said Mr. Mark Moore, Vice President of Asian Operations.

MKS Instruments (Shanghai) Ltd., is registered in the Shanghai WaiGaoQiao Free Trade Zone. It can handle international business and is authorized to conduct domestic business. For sales and support in China, contact the MKS China office at 2nd floor, No.3 Building (T20-3), No. 258 Jinzang Rd., Shanghai Jin Qiao Export Processing Zone, Pudong, Shanghai 201206, P.R. China; Tel: 86-21-58347914 or 58347934; Fax: 86-21-58347794; email: MKSPRC@mksinst.com.

MKS Instruments is a provider of process control solutions for advanced manufacturing processes such as semiconductor device manufacturing and thin-film manufacturing for flat panel displays, optical storage media, architectural glass and electro-optical products. MKS also provides technology for medical imaging equipment.

Laser Focus World

Tue Dec 23 08:40:00 CST 2003