Unaxis is a globally active leading provider of production systems, components and services for selected growth markets, focused on information technology. Unaxis' activities comprise the Information Technology segment (semiconductors, flat-panel displays, data storage and optical components), Surface Technology, and Components and Special Systems (vacuum technology and space travel engineering). Unaxis employs around 6,500 people and achieved sales of CHF 1,490 million in 2002. Corporate headquarters are in Pfäffikon (SZ) Switzerland, with production facilities in Europe, North America and Asia, plus sales organizations in 22 countries.
