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W. C. heraeus<br />
A world leader in industrial precious metals <strong>and</strong> special metals.<br />
Our largest business segment processes the precious metals gold, silver, platinum,<br />
<strong>and</strong> other platinum group metals, primarily to produce industrial products for the<br />
automotive, semiconductor, electronics, <strong>and</strong> medical industries. A global network<br />
of more than 30 companies includes production facilities for all phases of precious<br />
metal production <strong>and</strong> refining. In addition, W. C. Heraeus holds a leading<br />
international position in industrial precious metal trading.<br />
The W. C. Heraeus business segment is relying on profitable growth in existing<br />
<strong>and</strong> future markets, <strong>and</strong> in doing so benefits from a broad focus on key markets.<br />
In <strong>2007</strong>, nearly every division contributed to very positive development in earnings.<br />
Fueled by a strong global economy, product revenue increased by 11.3 % in comparison<br />
with the previous year, to € 1,852.9 million. Revenue from precious metal<br />
trading remained approximately the same as in the previous year.<br />
<strong>2007</strong><br />
2006<br />
2005<br />
2004<br />
2003<br />
produCT rEvEnuEs<br />
In € million<br />
1,009.7<br />
878,2<br />
1,187.0<br />
1,665.2<br />
1,852.9<br />
prECious mETaL TradinG rEvEnuEs<br />
In € million<br />
<strong>2007</strong><br />
2006<br />
2005<br />
2004<br />
2003<br />
6,308.7<br />
5,669.0<br />
7,200.2<br />
9,281.2<br />
9,389.8
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