Let’s take the example of lighting technology. Plansee first began supplying components for vehicle headlights in 1922. Back then, the company produced parts for bulbs, and today, it continues to supply components for modern xenon and LED lights. In the field of medical technology, the company’s development of rotating anodes can be traced directly to its decades of collaboration with the world’s leading medical device manufacturers. Today, rotating anodes made of high-performance composites are produced using the latest technologies, and can absorb, store and divert temperatures of over 2,000 degrees centigrade within fractions of a second.

The common factor behind each of these success stories is Plansee’s exceptional loyalty towards its customers and their results, as well as a high level of commitment to product development, production and logistics. The following principles shape every one of Plansee’s activities:

Development partnerships.
We see ourselves as an active development partner that drives and inspires our customers. Plansee always employs its extensive industrial and applications expertise so as to develop tailored materials and innovative products that help its customers succeed in their markets.

Supply security.
We are well aware that our customers’ success depends on reliable supplies. Guaranteeing supply security is a key priority at Plansee, and this is something we achieve through long-term contracts with raw material providers, internal powder production, and complete in-house manufacturing facilities.

Investing in the future.
For over 85 years, a far-sighted investment policy has formed a central plank of Plansee’s activities, with profits continually reinvested into the company to ensure future success. During the last three years alone, we
have spent over 400 million euros on product development, expanding capacities and training staff. As such, Plansee has everything in place to be an attractive partner for its customers long into the future,offering innovative products, efficient production processes and valuecreation flexibility.

Environmental protection.
Our commitment to the environment is documented in our environmental report. We ensure our production is as environmentally friendly as possible by closely monitoring materials use, energy consumption, and emissions, as well as actively recycling wherever possible. Further details can be found in the Plansee environmental report, available online.

Technological advances.
Our global research centers are in constant competition to generate the best ideas. Working closely with customers and external research institutions, we develop materials solutions for advanced fields such as energy generation, medical technology, electronics and transport.

Solid roots.
Founded in 1921, Plansee remains a privately-run business, now with its third generation of management. The company has built up decades of expertise in each of its specialist industries. Its customers benefit from personal and expert customer services, stability and continuity.