Heraeus Holding GmbH, known as the Heraeus Group, is a family-owned global technology company headquartered in Hanau, Germany. Its origins trace to a pharmacy established in 1660, with the modern company founded in 1851. Heraeus operates in four main business areas: metals and recycling, healthcare, semiconductor and electronics, and industrials, focusing on precious metals processing, medical technology, high-purity materials, and specialized industrial solutions.
The company remains privately held by the founding family and employs around 16,000 people across approximately 40 countries. It reported revenue of approximately €25.6 billion in recent years. Heraeus continues to pursue targeted acquisitions and portfolio adjustments in precious metals and related technologies while maintaining its core focus on materials expertise.
Also known as Heraeus Holding GmbH.
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Acquiring Utah-based dental-products maker for $900M; will combine Ultradent with Kulzer, move oral-care HQ to the U.S., and target closing in Sept 2026.
Consortium will upcycle graphite processing by-product into battery-grade anode material, backed by Canada–Germany funding to cut waste and carbon footprint.
