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heraeus noblelight<br />
The technology leader in specialty lighting sources.<br />
The company develops, manufactures, <strong>and</strong> markets infrared heaters <strong>and</strong> ultravio-<br />
let lamps for applications in manufacturing, industrial process technology, environ-<br />
mental protection, medicine <strong>and</strong> cosmetics, research, development, <strong>and</strong> analytics.<br />
Heraeus Noblelight saw profitable growth in <strong>2007</strong>. Starting from a high level<br />
achieved in the previous year, sales grew to € 90.1 million, at a moderate 2.8 %,<br />
compared with the previous year. The result was a continued upward trend.<br />
A sound economic environment, innovative products, <strong>and</strong> the opening of new<br />
markets all contributed to this positive business growth, which benefited almost<br />
every division of the business segment. Heraeus Noblelight profited from the<br />
success of its innovative products <strong>and</strong> the positive economic environment in <strong>2007</strong>.<br />
For instance, the UV technology for purifying water <strong>and</strong> air met with increasing<br />
acceptance worldwide.<br />
rEvEnuEs<br />
in € million<br />
<strong>2007</strong><br />
2006<br />
2005<br />
2004<br />
2003<br />
64.8<br />
79.3<br />
76.3<br />
90.1<br />
87.7