Facts and Figures 2012
Facts and Figures 2012
Facts and Figures 2012
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materials <strong>and</strong> technologies Business group –<br />
heraeus Materials Technology<br />
The materials <strong>and</strong> technologies business group (Heraeus Materials Technology) devel-<br />
ops <strong>and</strong> manufactures high-tech industrial products using precious metals, such as<br />
gold, silver <strong>and</strong> platinum-group metals, as well as high-melting-point, non-precious<br />
refractory metals. Based on a broad portfolio of technologies <strong>and</strong> deep added value,<br />
Heraeus Materials Technology is a skilled partner for processing these precious metals<br />
<strong>and</strong> other innovative materials. As a technology leader with decades of experience<br />
<strong>and</strong> facilities around the world, this business group is a leading provider in many key<br />
markets.<br />
The product revenue weakened during the year after a good start in the financial year<br />
<strong>2012</strong> as a result of global economic performance. The business group saw decreased<br />
dem<strong>and</strong> from the automotive industry, computer industry <strong>and</strong> business in sensors for<br />
thermal energy measurement in China. Compared to the previous year, product revenues<br />
decreased by 6.3 % to € 1,541.1 million. Under difficult market conditions, the business<br />
group achieved very good results for product revenue. The business group also<br />
introduced comprehensive projects to improve cost savings <strong>and</strong> efficiency in order to<br />
increase competitiveness over the next few years.<br />
product rEVEnuE<br />
in € million<br />
<strong>2012</strong><br />
2011<br />
2010<br />
2009<br />
978.3<br />
1,541.1<br />
1,501.2<br />
1,645.3
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