Corporate guiding principles
Heraeus is a privately-held group of companies with operations all over the world. Our 150-year history of success has been marked by innovation and technological breakthroughs.
The foundation of our success is our expertise in handling technically demanding and high-value materials such as precious and specialty metals, dental materials and quartz glass, as well as our sound knowledge base in sensors and specialty lamps. By partnering with our customers we contribute substantially to their success and strive jointly for world-class performance.
We are able and committed to continue on the successful path of profitable growth into the future. We will focus on those market segments where - due to superior products and/or services - we are already a market leader or where we can achieve such a position within a reasonable period of time.
Responsiveness and flexibility shall be our trademark. We shall react promptly to the constantly changing demands and expectations of our customers. Therefore, the permanent pursuit of zero-defects, controlled processes and reliability in all areas shall become a fundamental aspect of our daily business which we shall safeguard firmly at all levels of the company.
Worldwide, we want to be a 'company of excellence' that is admired by our customers and appealing to highly qualified and motivated employees.
Our daily business is determined by our core values:
- Self-initiative and responsibility
We contribute ideas, express our views and execute them properly.
- Honesty, reliability and predictability
We respect and trust each other.
- Creativity and enthusiasm for innovation
We are proud of progressive and customer-oriented solutions.
- Conscientious treatment of employees
We esteem the dignity of the individual at all times.
- Responsible handling of financial and natural resources
We are cost conscious, but prepared to take entrepreneurial risks.
