Facts and Figures 2012
Facts and Figures 2012
Facts and Figures 2012
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Biomaterials <strong>and</strong> medical products Business<br />
group – heraeus Medical<br />
The biomaterials <strong>and</strong> medical products business group (Heraeus Medical) concentrates<br />
on medical products for orthopedic surgery as well as traumatology <strong>and</strong> biosurgery.<br />
It develops, produces <strong>and</strong> globally markets biomaterials used in bone <strong>and</strong> joint surgery<br />
<strong>and</strong> to stabilize spinal fractures. Core product PALACOS ® , the gold st<strong>and</strong>ard among<br />
bone cements, has proved its worth in clinical use for decades.<br />
The biomaterials <strong>and</strong> medical products business group increased revenue to € 80.8 million,<br />
an 8.2 % jump over the previous year. The business group therefore achieved<br />
record product revenues five years in a row. The revenue growth in joint fixation <strong>and</strong><br />
infection management products has been especially satisfactory. From a geographical<br />
perspective, North America, Europe, <strong>and</strong> Asia made an approximately equal contribution<br />
to growth.<br />
The global orthopedic market for artificial joints grew by 5 %. The biomaterials <strong>and</strong><br />
medical products business group continues to play a leading role in the global bone<br />
cement market.<br />
product rEVEnuE<br />
in € million<br />
<strong>2012</strong><br />
2011<br />
2010<br />
2009<br />
2008<br />
56.2<br />
59.9<br />
67.0<br />
74.7<br />
80.8
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