
Manufactures precision carrier tape, cover tape and packaging reels (Tape & Reel) for electronic components

Advantek, LLC
Eau Claire, WI (US) · Hayward, CA (US) · Taipei County (TW) · Calamba City, Laguna (PH) · Shanghai (CN) · Bayan Lepas, Penang (MY) · Singapore (SG) · Kawagoe-shi, Saitama (JP) · Freiburg (DE) · LaxåNew on Amplifa
About Advantek
Advantek is a manufacturer specializing in precision component feeding systems, headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin (USA). The company produces carrier tape (precision embossed tape), cover tape, and packaging reels (LOKREEL®) for tape-and-reel packaging of electronic and electrical components of all sizes and levels of complexity. Optional final processing and packaging of the carrier tape is performed in Class 10,000 (ISO 7) cleanrooms; traceability is ensured through on-carrier IEC 16022 Data Matrix symbology and IEC 15415 grading. Customers include semiconductor manufacturers, the medical technology sector, the automotive industry, telecommunications, and assembly automation/electronics manufacturing. With more than 1,000 employees worldwide, the company serves active customers on multiple continents and, as an active member of standardization bodies, contributes to ensuring interoperability along the supply chain.
- Site
- Freiburg
- Processes
- Carrier tape (precision embossed tape) manufacturing and design, Cover tape manufacturing, Packaging reels (LOKREEL®) manufacturing, Final carrier tape processing and packaging in Class 10,000 (ISO 7) cleanroom (optional), IEC 16022 (Data Matrix) symbology on carrier tape and IEC 15415 grading, Tape & Reel packaging (carrier tape, cover tape, packaging reels), Processing and packaging of carrier tape in Class 10,000 (ISO 7) cleanrooms, Traceability with on-carrier IEC 16022 symbology and IEC 15415 grading
- Materials
- High-performance packaging materials (Packaging Materials), Eco-friendly materials, High-performance packaging materials, Cleanroom packaging (ISO 7), IEC 16022 / IEC 15415
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 (Advantek GmbH, Freiburg), ISO 9001:2015 (Advantek Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.), ISO 14001:2015 (Advantek Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.), ISO 9001:2015 (ADVANTEK, LLC incl. Wisconsin/Taiwan/Philippines), IATF 16949:2016 (Certificate of Alignment), ISO 14064-1 (GHG Verification Opinion), IATF 16949 (Alignment), ISO 45001, ISO 14064-1
- Founded
- 1978
- Employees
- > 1.000 worldwide
- Industries
- Semiconductors, Medical technology, Automotive, Telecommunications, Assembly Automation / Electronics Manufacturing
- 01
Custom design of carrier tape
- 02
Carrier tape manufacturing
- 03
Cover tape manufacturing
- 04
Packaging reels manufacturing (LOKREEL®)
- 05
Optional final processing and cleanroom packaging (ISO 7)
- 06
Coding (IEC 16022) and grading (IEC 15415)
- 07
Global distribution
Materials & Processes
High-performance packaging materials
Plastic-based packaging materials for carrier tape, cover tape and packaging reels
Eco-friendly materials
Environmentally friendly material developments as part of the company's sustainability initiatives
Cleanroom packaging (ISO 7)
Optional final processing and packaging of carrier tape in Class 10,000 (ISO 7) cleanrooms
IEC 16022 / IEC 15415
On-carrier Data Matrix symbology and grading for traceability
Locations
Eau Claire, WI
USGlobal Headquarters, Manufacturing, Distribution
Hayward, CA
USSales, Distribution
Taipei County (Wu-Gu Industrial Park)
TWManufacturing, Sales, Distribution
Calamba City, Laguna
PHManufacturing, Sales, Distribution (Regional Headquarter)
Shanghai (Wai Gao Qiao Free Trade Zone)
CNManufacturing, Sales, Distribution
Bayan Lepas, Penang
MYManufacturing, Sales, Distribution
Singapore (Ang Mo Kio)
SGSales, Distribution
Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
JPSales, Distribution
Freiburg
DESales, Distribution
Laxå
SEManufacturing, Distribution
Products



Inside the production


Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrier tape (precision embossed tape) manufacturing and designPlastics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Cover tape manufacturingPlastics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Packaging reels (LOKREEL®) manufacturingPlastics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Final carrier tape processing and packaging in Class 10,000 (ISO 7) cleanroom (optional)Plastics | – | – | – | – | – |
| IEC 16022 (Data Matrix) symbology on carrier tape and IEC 15415 gradingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality & Certifications
The quality management system is certified to ISO 9001 and aligned with IATF 16949; several locations are additionally certified to ISO 14001. Traceability is provided through on-carrier IEC 16022 symbology and IEC 15415 grading.
| Evidence | Eau Claire, WI | Taipei County | Calamba City | Shanghai | Bayan Lepas | Freiburg | Laxå |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |||||||
| ISO 14001:2015 | |||||||
| IATF 16949 (Alignment) | |||||||
| ISO 45001 | |||||||
| ISO 14064-1 |
History
- 1978
Founding of Advantek; since then a provider of precision component feeding systems