AGS Plasma Systems, Inc. 
Transforming Technology into Affordable Solutions
2010 - GENERAL INFORMATION
AGS Plasma Systems, Inc. is the preeminent manufacturer of affordable vacuum plasma systems used for etching and deposition of patterns needed in the microelectronics and optoelectronics industries. The company was started as A.G.Services on
The primary type of equipment AGS manufactures is large vacuum plasma systems used for etching and deposition of patterns needed in the microelectronics and optoelectronics industries.
In 1994, AGS introduced the new System 1700-Plasma™ through a joint venture. In 1995, the APC-2000™ line of Windows® plasma system controllers, in 1997, the PLEESE™ suite of plasma analyzers, in 1998 the System 1700-MCP™ High Density Plasma tool was developed, and in 1999 a cluster tool version was added to the 1700 series. In 1999 the joint venture was dissolved and AGS opened an independent manufacturing center.
In 2000 A.G.Services incorporated and the name was changed to AGS Plasma Systems, Inc. to reflect the new emphasis on providing advanced plasma technology solutions to its customers. In 2001, the MPS-150™ was introduced to meet the unique demands of 2-6" compound semiconductor manufacturing. 2003 heralded the introduction of the Visor-100 bench top plasma decapping system using downstream technology. The new MPS Series platform was released in 2005 and is a high performance plasma tool used in a variety of demanding applications. The MPS is also available as an OEM module.
AGS added an international sales team in 2004 with offices and representatives located throughout the world. In 2014, AGS Plasma is celebrating 23 years of steadily increasing sales and success.
Type Of Business
- AGS Plasma Systems, Inc. is operated as a California Corporation
- Allen Guastavino, President
- AGS qualifies as a small business
Mission Statement
- Deliver high-performance, affordable solutions to plasma system users
- Design in quality, reliability and ease of use into all our products
- Keep the customer's needs foremost in our minds and use this desire in formulating our goals and objectives
- Nurture an environment where work is rewarding and the quality of life is important
Goals and Objectives
- Prioritize goals daily and make monthly, quarterly, and yearly strategic plans
- Use safety, loyalty, innovation, growth, and family as keystones for planning
- Respond within 2 hours to "system down" calls
- Respond daily to email
- Complete paperwork within 1 workday of job completion
- Design and test 2 new products per year
- Reward each employee for their efforts in a measurable way
- Cultivate relationships with key customers and assist them in achieving their goals
- Reward loyal customers for their patronage
- Pay all vendors 20 days after receipt of invoice
- Assume a leadership role in working with government and regulatory agencies
- Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle in order to leave a better environment for our children
Other Information
- Federal ID No: 77-0547956
- D&B No: 92-683-3245
Dedicated to Y2K compliance since 1995
Year 2000 Statement
How to reach us:
AGS Plasma Systems, Inc.
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
TEL: 408-855-8686
Please send your questions, comments, or suggestions to the AGS HQ
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Last update made on: 2/25/14 by Webmaster