Heraeus is a globally active precious metals and technology Group with firm roots in Germany, headquartered in Hanau near Frankfurt. The company has been family-owned for more than 155 years. Precious metals, sensors, dental and medical products, quartz glass, and specialty lighting sources are the focus of our activities.
Heraeus currently holds more than 4,700 patents, and invests approximately Euro 60 million in research and development annually. Over 350 R&D employees in 25 development centers around the world fuel our innovative engines. In 2007, Heraeus generated more than Euro 2.9 billion in product revenue and Euro 9.3 billion in trading revenue with more than 11,000 employees in over 100 subsidiaries.
