Heraeus is a globally active precious metals and technology Group with firm roots in Germany, headquartered in Hanau near Frankfurt.

We have been active in the Korean market for many years, and many of our companies are now doing business there.

The company has been family-owned for more than 155 years. Precious metals, sensors, biomaterials and medical products, dental products, quartz glass, and specialty light sources are the focus of our activities.

Heraeus currently holds more than 5,500 patents. Over 350 R&D employees in 25 development centers around the world fuel our innovative engines. In 2009, Heraeus generated more than € 2.6 billion in product revenue and €13.6 billion in precious metals trading revenue with more than 12,300 employees in over 110 subsidiaries.