PLANSEE Tantal von EICC „konfliktfrei“ zertifiziert [08/11/2011] -

How we influence the manufacturing costs and efficiency of CIGS. [25/01/2012] - With a better target utilization and high-quality target materials CIGS producers can reduce their manufacturing costs. New material alloys such as sodium doped molybdenum enhance the efficiency of the solar cells. Meet us in Tokyo and Santa Clara! [13/01/2012] - Learn more about strong metals for the LED industry at the Lighting Japan from January 18-20 and at the Strategies in Light (USA) from February 7-9. Plansee Group sells PMG [16/12/2011] - The Plansee Group has sold its PMG division to asset-management company VVG, who are headquartered in Essen, Germany. The agreement to buy the PMG Group as a whole was signed on 15 December. Both parties have agreed not to disclose the sale price. PLANSEE Express offers payment via PayPal [01/12/2011] - For even more online-customer service PLANSEE now integrates the well-known payment provider PayPal in its online shop. PLANSEE Tantalum Certified by EICC as „Conflict-Free“ [08/11/2011] - The socially and environmentally responsible procurement of raw materials is set in our Code of Conduct. Strict purchasing guidelines ensure that no materials are obtained from conflict-affected sources. The use of tantalum raw materials from ethically acceptable sources has now been confirmed by the certificate of the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC). The audit certificate covers all steps of material production. PLANSEE grows in Korea [24/10/2011] - PLANSEE is further ex-panding its presence in the booming Asian market with the acquisition of Korean company TCB Korea Co., Ltd. The purchase agreement was signed on 20 October 2011, with the parties agreeing not to disclose the purchase price. PLANSEE Express online shop opens for American and Canadian markets [10/10/2011] - New findings about Laser Structuring of Sputtered Molybdenum [25/08/2011] - PLANSEE and Manz analysed the influence of the coating parameters during the sputtering of the molybdenum layer on the laser scribing. The findings show that process pressure and target power have an impact on the quality of the structured areas. And the Best Paper Award goes to: PLANSEE. [18/08/2011] - Sales increase by 46 percent: Plansee Group achieves best ever figures. [07/07/2011] - The Plansee Group realized record sales of 1.24 billion euros in the last fiscal year. “We recovered from the downturn that was caused by the financial crisis more quickly than expected and performed very well in the 2010/11 fiscal year – from both an operational and a strategic point of view,” said Plansee Group CEO Michael Schwarzkopf at the annual press conference in Reutte, Austria. Blazing heat asks for solid components: PLANSEE at the Thermprocess 2011. [22/06/2011] - Refractory metals such as molybdenum and tungsten can increase the lifetime of furnace components significantly. They hold up to highest temperatures (2400 ° C / 4350°F) and are exceptionally suited for the use in vacuum and protective gas atmospheres. Their low vapor pressures allow ultra-high vacuum and carbon free environment. Molybdenum and tungsten have a very low heat capacity and thermal expansion and can be heated and cooled quickly with reduced energy consumption and minimal distortion. At the Thermprocess 2011 PLANSEE High Performance Materials will present its customized components made of molybdenum, tungsten and their alloys. More efficiency: Molybdenum components for coating facilities. [09/05/2011] - As a back contact, molybdenum, which is applied by sputtering processes, is an important part of CIGS solar cells. But beyond that the material is also used in equipment for the production of thin film solar cells for heating, shielding or supporting functions. Whether in its pure form, or doped with La2O3, molybdenum is the optimal material for demanding vacuum processes, even at very high temperatures. It convinces with its excellent purity, dimensional stability and chemical resistance. Production site in Japan in full operation [20/04/2011] - Fortunately, after the earthquake, there was only minor property damage at the production site in Esashi, Japan. After only a few days break in production, PLANSEE Japan is supplying its Asian customers according to schedule. Plansee Group acquires minority ownership of the Chilean company Molibdenos y Metales S.A. [28/03/2011] - The Plansee Group, one of the worldwide leading companies for powder metallurgical products made from high performance materials such as molybdenum and tungsten, has taken over 7 percent of the shares in form of a block deal of the Chilean company Molibdenos y Metales S.A. (Molymet) on 25 March 2011. Molymet is the worldwide leading processor of molybdenum ore concentrates. Online shop now available throughout Europe [07/02/2011] - One click ordering of refractory metals with ultra fast delivery. With PLANSEE Express, the online shop for wires, rods, sheets, foils and ribbons, the fastest route to the largest warehouse is now open throughout Europe. Meet our PVD Coating Team at the SVC in Chicago! [27/01/2011] - PLANSEE will present its sputtering targets for hard coating and photovoltaics at the SVC Technical Conference in Chicago April 16-21, 2011. And the winner is: Multi-leaf collimators for targeted irradiation [24/01/2011] - In tumor treatments, customized lead masks direct the necessary radiation exactly onto the diseased tissue while protecting healthy tissue. With precision and inventive spirit PLANSEE employees developed an efficient and accurate alternative. PLANSEE showed it’s appreciation with this year's Innovation Award. Acquisition of Wolfra-Tech completed [11/01/2011] - PLANSEE High Performance Materials (HPM), headquartered in Reutte, Austria, has acquired a majority stake in Wolfra-Tech Pvt. Ltd., headquartered in Mysore, India. The transaction has been closed on 10 December 2010. The right tone - The Plansee wind orchestra released a new CD [20/12/2010] - For over 60 years, employees at the site of the Plansee Group in Reutte in Austria maintain the brass arts with great passion. Recently, the newest album by the Plansee wind orchestra, a “musical journey around the world,” was released on CD. The CD contains many familiar melodies from around the world and some pieces composed by the staff. Ringtones as well as samples of tracks are available right here. World record with tungsten target [24/11/2010] - 3-D television, touch panels, ultra-high resolution screens and large-scale outdoor advertising: The technical demands on the TFT-LCD display technology is increasing. Accordingly, Plansee has further developed its coating solutions. Revolution at 1,100 kV [05/11/2010] - PLANSEE Powertech has developed a new arcing contact component for the ultra high voltage transmission in close cooperation with its customers. Thorium-free TIG welding electrodes gain in popularity [28/10/2010] - Not only health considerations, but also additional costs for the packaging of radioactive thorium-containing welding electrodes lead more and more PLANSEE customers to switch to thorium-free alternatives. On the trail of fine cracks: PLANSEE at the international powder metallurgy conference in Florence [28/10/2010] - Over 1,300 visitors and 500 presentations: The World Congress of the European Society of Powder Metallurgy (EPMA) was again, in 2010, THE communication and exchange platform for materials experts from around the world. As a pioneer of powder metallurgy, PLANSEE of course plays their part in the international exchange of knowledge. This year, with a contribution directly from our own idea factory. The topic: the assessment of critical stress states in a powder-compacted bi-material part. What sounds complicated, simply put, assures the optimal quality in the production of X-ray targets. Thank you for coming. When will we meet again? [11/10/2010] - It was a pleasure meeting you at the Glasstec in Duesseldorf. We certainly hope that our team was able to convince you with our strong metals. Would you like to know more about our molybdenum products for glass production and the solar industry? Take the easy way: Sodium doped sputtering targets for CIS/CIGS solar cells. [27/09/2010] - Sodium (Na) is an important factor for the efficiency of CIS/CIGS solar cells. Sodium doped molybdenum layers can easily be integrated into the existing solar cell production process and guarantee stable and reproducible results. Our champion against corrosion at the GLASSTEC. See you in the ring! [23/09/2010] - PLANSEE has launched an extremely corrosion-resistant glass-melting electrode made of MoZrO2. The new material and other strong metals for the glass industry will be presented at the GLASSTEC in Düsseldorf 2010. Get to know our strong metals at the ELMIA Subcontractor Show in Sweden [14/09/2010] - Find out how our tungsten- and molybdenum-alloys make a decisive contribution in radiation shielding within the medical industry, how our advanced materials provide thermal solutions to the electronic industry and how our wide range of materials plays an important role in the all areas of the coating industry such as the tooling industry, automotive and solar applications. Where? At the ELMIA Subcontractor Show, November 9-12, 2010. Sputtering targets for hard coating at the AMB in Stuttgart. Join us! [08/09/2010] - At the international exhibition for metal working (AMB) in Stuttgart, PLANSEE will present its sputtering targets for hard coating applications. PLANSEE’s product portfolio includes all typical OEM target dimensions in many compositions such as TiAl, Ti, TiSi, Cr, TiB2 or binder free WC. PLANSEE Hochleistungswerkstoffe startet Online-Shop [06/09/2010] - Hochschmelzende Metalle mit einem Klick bestellen und extra schnell bekommen. PLANSEE macht’s möglich. Mit PLANSEE Express, dem Onlineshop für Drähte, Stäbe, Bleche, Folien und Bänder, ist der kürzeste Weg zum größten Lager eröffnet. TiB2 sputtering targets for hard coating at the PSE conference [06/09/2010] - Get to know the advantages of TiB2 and other innovative ceramic materials at the International Conference on Plasma Surface Engineering (PSE) in Garmisch Partenkirchen, September 13-17, 2010. Acquisition of Wolfra-Tech: PLANSEE strengthens activities in India [08/07/2010] - PLANSEE intends to acquire a majority stake in Wolfra-Tech Pvt. Ltd, and has recently signed a letter of intent to this end. The transaction should be completed within the next couple of weeks. PLANSEE session at the ESG Conference [10/06/2010] - Refractory Metals for the Glass Industry Meet our champion against corrosion [27/05/2010] - PLANSEE has launched an extremely corrosion-resistant glass-melting electrode made of MoZrO2. It will be presented at the PLANSEE workshop at the ESG/DGG Conference in Magdeburg / Germany.  LED starts with a crucible [28/04/2010] - PLANSEE significantly improves the productivity of LED component manufacturing facilities with its key components made of refractory metals. Bi-metal coin: Light as a feather and gleaming blue [01/04/2010] - It is exactly 6.5 grams in weight and has a blue glow: The niobium core manufactured by PLANSEE for the new bi-metal coin that is issued by the Austrian mint. A key component for high-temperature fuel cells [24/03/2010] - PLANSEE’s interconnects are making a significant contribution to clean, reliable, affordable energy generation as a component in Bloom Energy’s recently announced Energy Server. MoZrO2: Best in corrosion resistance [23/03/2010] - At the Glassman South America PLANSEE presented its newest development for efficient glass melting. MoZrO2 - the most suitable material against corrosion during the glass melting process. Furnace construction expertise for sapphire and silicon melting [18/02/2010] - With the founding of a centre of expertise for Engineered Components and Thermal Processes, PLANSEE has further established itself as a key partner for the development of new technologies and solutions in the field of high temperature applications and furnaces. MoZrO2 glass melting electrodes at the Glassman South America [12/02/2010] - PLANSEE products made of molybdenum withstand even the toughest conditions in the glass melting process. Take the opportunity to get to know how PLANSEE contributes to more efficient and environmentally friendly glass production. The company presents its product highlights for glass melting process at the Glassman South America. It will be held in Sao Paulo, Brazil on March 9 &10 at the Fecomércio Exhibition Center. New sputtering facility supports development of functional coatings [08/02/2010] - PLANSEE High Performance Materials’ (HPM) recent installation of its own PVD-coatings facility means the company is now able to do much more than simply produce sputtering targets: it can now also develop them and analyze them in detail in-house. Multiple-parts solution for arc chambers [08/02/2010] - When one of PLANSEE Japan’s customers set it the challenge of halving their purchasing costs for arc chambers, PLANSEE Japan succeeded in coming up with a revolutionary new solution. Refractory metals in the glass industry: PLANSEE session in Magdeburg [03/02/2010] - Due to their high purity and excellent mechanical and chemical resistance, products made of molybdenum, tungsten and their alloys can improve glass quality and contribute to an increase in the level of productivity. Get to know more about refractory metals in the glass industry and their contribution to an efficient glass melting process. On June 1st 2010 PLANSEE, the leading producer of refractory metals, invites its customers and partners to an interesting workshop during the DGG & ESG conference in Magdeburg / Germany. Flat screens for China. [13/01/2010] - One-stop shop for metallic sputtering targets [19/11/2009] - From now on, PLANSEE will develop, manufacture and supply sputtering targets for all types of metallic functional layers used in LCD displays: the company’s expanded product range will include aluminum and copper sputtering targets that were first showcased at the FPD International tradeshow in Yokohama, Japan. PLANSEE Powertech is preferred strategic supplier of Areva [16/11/2009] - Following an audit in October 2009, PLANSEE’s French customer Areva, expert for nuclear power generation and electricity transmission and distribution, has confirmed the status of PLANSEE Powertech as an A-class supplier. Materials and Production Equipment for flat panel display technologies of tomorrow [09/11/2009] - The cost effective mass production of efficient liquid crystal displays enabled the digital revolution in consumer electronics and information technology and the performance limits are far from being reached. Chances and challenges of this growing market for the European companies will be at the center of the discussions at the 32nd DFF meeting (German Flat Panel Display Forum). Professionals of the European flat panel display industry meet for this symposium at PLANSEE in Reutte/Austria on December 3, 2009. Schedule of trade fairs 2009/10 [02/03/2009] - You're welcome at our booth at the following trade shows and events! On the Trail of Future Energy Trends: PLANSEE at international EGT congress [05/11/2009] - Under the motto „Power Engineering – Key Technology from Europe” the International EGT Congress in Düsseldorf provided an important platform for questions relating to tomorrow’s energy policies. And participating as leading supplier in the industry: PLANSEE High Performance Materials. With their components for power transmission and distribution the company contributes decidedly to an efficient energy supply for the future. Direct sales of molybdenum spray wire [30/10/2009] - As of 1 January 2010, PLANSEE Metall GmbH will take over responsibility for supplying customers with high-grade molybdenum spray wire from Sulzer Metco. As far as the customers are concerned, the only change is the point of contact, as Sulzer Metco had always sourced molybdenum spray wire exclusively from PLANSEE. Meet our glass team in Dubai! [28/10/2009] - With its leading edge technologies and high performance materials PLANSEE leads the way to a more efficient glass melting process. Get to know our molybdenum products for efficient glass production at the Glassman Middle East, November 8-9, 2009 in Dubai. PLANSEE USA celebrates 70 years of business [22/10/2009] - Franklin, Massachusetts, USA – on Tuesday October 27, 2009, the employees of PLANSEE USA will celebrate the company’s 70 year anniversary. Enhanced Glass Tank Performance [20/10/2009] - PLANSEE molybdenum products in Ohio At the 70th Conference on Glass Problems in Ohio 350 participants from all over the world shared information about the latest trends and innovations in glass production. Producers showed big interest in PLANSEE’s contribution to today’s glass technology. Whether molybdenum glass melting electrodes, tank reinforcements or stirrer equipment; with its leading edge technologies and high performance materials PLANSEE leads the way to a more efficient glass melting process. See you in Ohio! PLANSEE at the Glass Problems Conference [07/10/2009] - Get to know our molybdenum products for efficient glass production. The Conference on Glass Problems will be held from October 13-14, 2009 in Ohio, State University. PLANSEE glass team on tour [02/10/2009] - Through numerous events, PLANSEE gives glass producers worldwide the opportunity to discuss latest developments and trends for efficient glass production. At international conferences, fairs and meetings the leading manufacturer of refractory metals presents its molybdenum products for the glass industry. The highlights: innovative stirrer designs, glass tank reinforcements and glass melting electrodes. Meet us at the PV Conference & Exhibition in Hamburg [14/09/2009] - Visit us at the 24th PV Conference and Exhibition in Hamburg! We will present our planary sputtering targets made of Mo, MoNa and CuGa. Our special highlight: PLANSEE monolithic rotary sputtering targets made of molybdenum for an efficient coating process and maximum cost efficiency.  Monolithic rotary sputtering targets [21/08/2009] - Optimized sputtering processes significantly contribute to the efficient production of solar cells. Maximum material utilization, faster processes and top quality are key success factors for this industry. With its molybdenum monolithic rotary sputtering targets, PLANSEE fulfills these requirements and sets new standards for efficient coating. The targets will be presented in September at the Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference in Hamburg/Germany. Plansee Group increases sales in the last fiscal year [09/07/2009] - The 2008/09 fiscal year saw the Plansee Group’s consolidated sales rise by two percent, to a total of 1.1 billion euros. The Group continued to strengthen its position globally in the last fiscal year, and completed an investment program worth a total of 400 million euros. Shaping the future development of growth industries [25/05/2009] - Today sees the opening of the 17th Plansee Seminar. The event will include contributions from prestigious scientists and industry experts from all over the world. The experts will answer questions such as what lies ahead for energy supply, what role high-performance materials will play in the future of energy generation, and how the medical industry benefits from these materials. 17 Plansee Seminar: „Innovation as a basis for future growth” [25/05/2009] - Reutte again will be a centre fo the scientist community: Today the 17 Plansee Seminar has opened, the world’s larg-est conference dedicated to powder metallurgical high-performance materials. 450 researchers and users will have a look into the industrial world of tomorrow and will present research that has not been published before. Protective sheets for glass-melting tanks [15/04/2009] - Corrosion-resistant molybdenum sheets help glass-melting tanks last longer, and improve glass quality. Sustainable collaboration [03/04/2009] - The current economic crisis means values such as security, trust and a long-term outlook are more important than ever. And it is precisely because of these values that Plansee has enjoyed such productive relationships with its customers. World's largest HIP cyclinder [20/03/2009] - The furnace construction department of PLANSEE has manufactured a cylinder for the world’s largest hot isostatic press (HIP) for its customer Avure Technologies AB in Sweden, the global leader in high-pressure presses. Powder Metal community gathers in Reutte [18/02/2009] - Reutte, Austria, February 18, 2009 – The 17th Plansee Seminar, the world’s most prestigious conference on powder metallurgical refractory metals and hard materials, will take place at the Plansee Group’s headquarters in Reutte, Austria during the last week of May this year. The provisional program for the seminar has now been announced. 500 industry and research experts from 40 nations are expected to attend. Covering the entire coatings market [15/12/2008] - Plansee HPM has gradually developed its product offering to include a complete range of coating material solutions for the tooling, solar and electronics industries. Plansee Group continues to grow: Sales reach over one billion euros for first time ever [03/07/2008] - Reutte, Austria, July 3, 2008 - Plansee Group's consolidated sales rose by 11 percent to a total of 1.079 billion euros in the 2007/08 fiscal year. Its number of employees increased by 350 to 5,900. Record investment of 400 million euros over the last three years has supported the Group's stable growth path. A range of acquisitions and the establishment of new subsidiaries has strengthened the Group's global presence. Plansee Group acquires US powder expert GTP [23/04/2008] - Reutte/Austria, 23 April, 2008 – the Plansee Group has signed an agreement to purchase the Global Tungsten & Powders (GTP) business unit from Osram. The activities are part of the US company Osram Sylvania. The purchase price has not been disclosed, and the transaction remains subject to approval by the antitrust authorities. The fascination of light: the core for the new 25 Euro coin from PLANSEE [08/04/2008] - For the sixth time now, the Austrian Mint "Münze Österreich“ is issuing a bimetal 25 Euro coin in cooperation with PLANSEE. Schedule of trade fairs 2008/09 [25/03/2008] - Visit us at following exhibitions Elektro-Metall becomes PLANSEE Powertech [12/10/2007] - Elektro-Metall AG will be operating under the name PLANSEE Powertech AG from 1st October 2007, selling its products and services worldwide under the brand name PLANSEE. In this manner the company based in Seon underlines its affiliation with the international PLANSEE group using the advantages of a brand which is known all over the world. Impressing result seen after shut down of a glass tank [26/11/2007] - Increase the lifetime of your glass tank significantly. FPD International 2007 [24/10/2007] - Booth 150, Pacifico Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan 24.-26. Oktober 2007 V2007 Vakuumbeschichtung und Plasmaoberflächentechnik [16/10/2007] - Booth 29, Ramada Hotel, Dresden, Deutschland 16.-18.Oktober 2007 PLANSEE continues to expand its international presence [02/03/2007] - With the acquisition of the California-based Electro-Graph Inc. and two new sales companies PLANSEE increases its presence in strategically important markets. New bimetallic 25-Euro coin - PLANSEE producing the turquoise niobium core [20/03/2007] - The new 25-Euro silver-niobium coin is dedicated to the subject of “Aviation in Austria”. It is the fifth colored bimetallic coin from Austria, a result of cooperation between the Austrian Mint and PLANSEE. The coin consists of a silver outer ring and a turquoise niobium core that was made by Plansee in Reutte and Liezen. Plansee Group strengthens its position in North America [01/12/2006] - Reutte/Carlsbad, December 1, 2006 – PLANSEE High Performance Materials of Reutte, Austria, acquires Electro-Graph, a privately owned company headquartered in Carlsbad, California. A memorandum of understanding was signed by the two companies on November 27, 2006 and the acquisition is due to be completed in the first quarter of 2007. Electro-Graph will strengthen PLANSEE’s position in the North American refractory metal component market. Mathematical simulation for glass tank reinforcements [21/11/2006] - New investigations prove a so far open aspect. PLANSEE with new corporate appearence [18/09/2006] - New brand identity reflects our commitment to performance. PLANSEE sponsors IIT2006 conference [29/05/2006] - From 11th - 16th June, 2006 in Marseille, France. FPD & Optoelectronics Show 2006 [19/05/2006] - We would be pleased to welcome you in Hall 1, Section B, at our booth # 836. Metallurgy Litmash 2006 [10/05/2006] - PLANSEE participates within the Austrian Community Booth of the WKÖ. "PLANSEE inside" [24/03/2006] - PLANSEE contributes to golden 25 Euro bimetal coin. SEMICON China 2006 [07/03/2006] - JVM / PLANSEE Booth No.: 2455 Change of PLANSEE GmbH to PLANSEE SE [21/02/2006] - The PLANSEE GmbH has changed into the PLANSEE SE (Societas Europaea, European Corporation) effective starting Feb. 10th, 2006. PLANSEE at SEMICON Korea 2006 [20/01/2006] - For the first time after its inauguration, PLANSEE Korea will participate in a Korean trade show. STC certified to aerospace standards AS 9100 [22/12/2005] - First international quality management standard specifically for the aerospace industry. Organizational change at PLANSEE AG [01/09/2005] - On September 1st 2005, the PLANSEE Metall GmbH located in Reutte was founded, a move in recognition of PLANSEE’s strategy of focusing and optimizing the business. PLANSEE supplies the violet part of the new bimetallic 25-Euro coin [22/03/2005] - The Austrian Mint has decided to continue numismatic series in collaboration with PLANSEE. Visit us at Glassman Europe 2005 [18/04/2005] - 24th - 25th of May 2005, Prague ~ Veletrzni Palac, Czech Republic PLANSEE starts operation of a new hot-forging machine [06/09/2004] - An essential part of the modernization of the rod and wire production department. 25 EURO Coin [04/05/2004] - A contribution by PLANSEE to the new 25 EURO coin PLANSEE Majority [04/05/2004] - PLANSEE takes over Majority in Japanese Joint Venture