Heraeus
| Company type | Private | 
|---|---|
| Industry | Technology | 
| Founded | 1851 | 
| Founder | Wilhelm Carl Heraeus | 
| Headquarters | Hanau, Germany | 
| Key people | 
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| Revenue | €25.6 billion (2023) | 
| Number of employees | 16,400 (2023) | 
| Website | heraeus | 
Heraeus is a German technology group with a focus on precious and special metals, medical technology, quartz glass and sensors as well as electronic components. Founded in Hanau in 1851, the company is one of the largest family-owned companies in Germany in terms of revenue. Heraeus employs 16,400 people in 40 countries and generated a total revenue of €25.6 billion in 2023. The headquarters and head office are in Hanau, Germany.