2011 was a booming year for hightech ceram and all business segments have seen an enormous growth rate:

• Advanced or Engineering Ceramics total: + 27,20% vs. 2010
• Refractories respectively High Temperature Ceramics and High Temperature Insulation total: + 39,55% vs. 2010
• Wear Resistant Ceramics / Wear protection total: +40,61% vs. 2010