ASMPT, formerly known as ASM Pacific Technology, is a Singapore-headquartered company listed in Hong Kong that designs and manufactures machines and tools used in semiconductor and electronics assembly industries. It was originally the Asia division of ASM International (ASM).
History
In 1975, ASM founder Arthur del Prado went to Hong Kong for a business meeting with its customer Philips. During his time there, he took the opportunity to survey the prospects for the semiconductor industry in Hong Kong. Eventually he established ASM Pacific Technology (ASMPT) with Patrick Lam, an electrical engineer that del Prado recruited during his visit.[2][3] At first, the company’s business was acting as an agent for the sales of semiconductor materials and shelf production in Asia.[4]