About the Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit <\/p> \n
The Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit is an industry leading developer and manufacturer of silver metallization pastes for the photovoltaic industry. For over 40 years, Heraeus has built a reputation of innovation, extensive research and new product development in thick film technologies for some of the most prominent companies within a variety of industries. In the field of photovoltaics, the Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit applies this history and its innovative technology to offer metallization pastes for solar cell applications. The Heraeus SOL Series of silver pastes is specially formulated to provide higher efficiencies and wider processing windows, resulting in better yields and higher output for cell manufacturers.<\/p> \n
The Hanau based precious metals and technology group Heraeus is a globally active family run enterprise with a history of more than 160 years. We provide high end solutions to our customers to strengthen their long-term competitive position. Our areas of competence include precious metals, materials and technologies, sensors, biomaterials and medical devices, quartz glass and specialty light sources. In the financial year 2013, Heraeus achieved revenues from the sales of products of EUR 3.6 billion<\/span>, while the revenues from precious metal trading were EUR 13.5 billion<\/span>. With about 12,500 employees in more than 110 companies world-wide, Heraeus holds leading positions in the global markets it participates.<\/p> \n