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heraeus Electro-nite<br />
The world market leader in sensors for the steel industry.<br />
The expert for measurements in molten iron, steel, <strong>and</strong> aluminum operates 24<br />
market-oriented companies on all continents for the production <strong>and</strong> distribution of<br />
high-quality sensors. Heraeus Sensor Technology rounds out the product program<br />
with platinum thin film elements for temperature sensors in household appliances<br />
<strong>and</strong> for the semiconductor, electronics, <strong>and</strong> automotive industries.<br />
Booming steel markets in China <strong>and</strong> Eastern Europe, as well as the increasing<br />
use of environmentally friendly technologies in the automotive industry continue<br />
to have a positive effect on sensor sales. World steel production rose again by<br />
7.5 % over the previous year, to 1.3 billion tons, while in China alone, the growth<br />
rate was 17 %. This means that prospects for high-quality sensors for the steel<br />
industry have increased.<br />
rEvEnuEs<br />
In € million<br />
<strong>2007</strong><br />
2006<br />
2005<br />
2004<br />
2003<br />
236.7<br />
255.9<br />
299.7<br />
337.9<br />
356.1
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