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March 7, 2025 | AT&SEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
AT&S, a leading manufacturer of high-end printed circuit boards and IC substrates, is demonstrating its long-term commitment to Korea by opening a new sales office in Seoul. The office will serve as a central hub for regional customers and enable closer collaboration with partners.
Following the recent sale of the AT&S plant in Ansan to the Italian technology group Somacis, the establishment of the new office represents the next logical step in the company’s strategic direction. AT&S continues to view Korea as a key market for existing and future partnerships.
“With the new sales office in Seoul, we are strengthening our position in one of the most important markets in Asia. The proximity to our customers allows us to meet their requirements even more precisely and quickly,” emphasizes Peter Schneider, Spokesperson of the Board and Executive Vice President Business Unit Electronics Solutions.
He adds: “Expanding our presence in Korea is an essential pillar of the company’s global growth strategy. Korea is a dynamic high-tech location with great strategic importance for AT&S. The new sales office provides the foundation to support our customers even better and further expand our innovative strength in the region.”
The opening of the new office highlights the growing importance of the South Korean market for AT&S. “With the new sales office in Seoul, we are creating the foundation to deepen our partnerships with famous South Korean conglomerates in the Electronics and Automotive Industry and to offer innovative solutions for key industries such as AI, automotive, and wireless communication,” emphasized Andreas Wippel, Vice President Sales Electronics Solutions, in his opening speech.
AT&S’s commitment and presence in the Korean market
At the official opening on March 5, 2025, AT&S welcomed numerous guests, including His Excellency Dr. Wolfgang Angerholzer, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to Korea, as well as representatives of partner companies and customers. “The opening of AT&S’ new sales office in Seoul shows the company’s commitment to the Korean market. The continued presence of AT&S in Korea highlights the importance of industrial cooperation and the leading edge of Austrian high-tech companies such as AT&S,” said Ambassador Angerholzer.
Wolfgang Köstinger, Commercial Counsellor at the Advantage Austria Office in Seoul also underlined the significance of the new sales office for Austrian-Korean economic relations: “As the Austrian Trade Commissioner for South Korea it makes me extremely proud that AT&S as one of Austria’s foremost high-tech companies has decided to open its sales office in Seoul,” says Wolfgang Köstinger.
A symbolic highlight of the ceremony was the ribbon-cutting, officially marking the start of the new office.
As a gesture of appreciation, guests received a special gift: a framed picture of a tiger made from printed circuit boards, a symbol of strength and resilience, representing the Korean Peninsula.
With this new presence, AT&S marks an important milestone in its global growth strategy. The new office will not only strengthen existing customer relationships but also open up new business opportunities in the region. By the 2026/27 financial year, AT&S aims to achieve revenue of around EUR 2,4 billion, further solidifying its position as a technology leader in the global microelectronics industry.
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