
Our History
We were founded by Constantine “Deno” Macricostas in Danbury, Connecticut in 1969. This one man, in a garage, began what would become the world’s leading company in photomask technology for the semiconductor industry. Follow our remarkable journey with this timeline of achievements.

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Expansion in China
As the semiconductor and flat panel display photomask merchant leader, we are preparing for future demand growth of advanced technology in critical regions around the world. As a key part of this effort, we have built, opened, and staffed two brand-new facilities in China to support our customers’ continued innovations and their commitment to advancing critical technologies.
News from photronics
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Photronics Announces Executive Officer Appointments
BROOKFIELD, Conn. , Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Photronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, today announced certain executive officer appointments. Effective January 12,...
Photronics Appoints Jeff Catlin Senior Vice President, Global Sales
BROOKFIELD, Conn. , Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Photronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, today announced the appointment of Jeff Catlin as the...
Photronics Appoints Michelle Almeida to the Board of Directors
BROOKFIELD, Conn. , Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Photronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, announced today the appointment of Michelle Almeida to the company’s...
Photronics to Present at the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference
BROOKFIELD, Conn. , Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Photronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, today announced that it will participate in the 28 th...