Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Veldhoven, Noord-Brabant
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Since 1984
ASML is a Dutch company headquartered in Veldhoven, Netherlands, founded in 1984. It designs and manufactures photolithography systems used by chipmakers to produce microchips, including extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines. The company employs roughly 10,000 to 50,000 people and is privately held. It serves the semiconductor, automotive, electronics, and electric-vehicle industries. In September 2026, Reuters reported that ASML broke ground on new manufacturing facilities as part of a major expansion.
ASML at a glance
Revenue
$10B+
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1984
Headquarters
Veldhoven, Noord-Brabant
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
554
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
554
Named foreign suppliers
26
Top origins
Netherlands · Portugal · Japan · Germany
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from ASML.
What this tells a buyer
ASML announced in September 2026 that it had begun construction of a new campus in Eindhoven and paid €171 million for land for further construction, according to ED.nl.
ASML holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and offers lithography systems, metrology and inspection systems, and process control software for semiconductor manufacturing.
ASML is the sole supplier of EUV lithography machines, and Reuters reported in September 2026 that the company extended its chipmaking dominance as customers adopted its technology.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
42 years in operation (founded 1984).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
ASML is a Dutch company headquartered in Veldhoven, Netherlands, founded in 1984. It designs and manufactures photolithography systems used by chipmakers to produce microchips, including extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines. The company employs roughly 10,000 to 50,000 people and is privately held. It serves the semiconductor, automotive, electronics, and electric-vehicle industries. In September 2026, Reuters reported that ASML broke ground on new manufacturing facilities as part of a major expansion.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1984 |
Headquarters | Veldhoven, Noord-Brabant |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $10B+ (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What ASML makes
ASML holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and offers lithography systems, metrology and inspection systems, and process control software for semiconductor manufacturing.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Semiconductor, Electronics, Emissions (source: asml.com).
Certifications
ASML is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — sitecorecloud.io
ISO 9001 — asml.com
Trade and customs footprint
ASML announced in September 2026 that it had begun construction of a new campus in Eindhoven and paid €171 million for land for further construction, according to ED.nl. US customs bill-of-lading records list 554 inbound shipments across 26 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Netherlands · Portugal · Japan · Germany.
Latest developments
2026-10-14 — Press releases & announcements | ASML - Supplying the semiconductor industry (asml.com)
2026-09-14 — ASML extends chipmaking dominance as customers embrace High ... (reuters.com)
2026-09-11 — ‘No bargain’: ASML pays €171 million for land for new construction | Nieuws | ED.nl (ed.nl)
2026-09-08 — ASML begins construction of new Eindhoven campus, strengthening its presence in the Brainport region (asml.com)
2026-09-08 — ASML breaks ground on new manufacturing facilities in major expansion | Reuters (reuters.com)
2026-03-24 — SK hynix places record $8 billion order for ASML EUV lithography machines — should pay for up to 30 EUV machines over two years, serving HBM and advanced DRAM production | Tom's Hardware (tomshardware.com)
Company details
ASML is the sole supplier of EUV lithography machines, and Reuters reported in September 2026 that the company extended its chipmaking dominance as customers adopted its technology. ASML was founded in 1984, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Veldhoven, Noord-Brabant. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 42 years in operation (founded 1984). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does ASML make?
ASML is a Dutch company headquartered in Veldhoven, Netherlands, founded in 1984. It designs and manufactures photolithography systems used by chipmakers to produce microchips, including extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines. The company employs roughly 10,000 to 50,000 people and is privately held. It serves the semiconductor, automotive, electronics, and electric-vehicle industries. In September 2026, Reuters reported that ASML broke ground on new manufacturing facilities as part of a major expansion.
Where is ASML headquartered?
ASML is headquartered in Veldhoven, Noord-Brabant (6501 De Run, Veldhoven, Noord-Brabant, 5504 DR).
When was ASML founded?
ASML was founded in 1984.
How big is ASML?
ASML has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).
What certifications does ASML hold?
ASML lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does ASML import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 554 inbound shipments for ASML, with top origins including Netherlands · Portugal · Japan · Germany.
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