About CeramTec
CeramTec is a global leader in high-performance advanced material solutions, with more than 120 years of expertise. Serving both the medical technology and industrial markets, CeramTec develops and manufactures components that outperform conventional materials in the most demanding applications – from orthopedic and dental implants to precision industrial components.
Headquartered in Plochingen, Germany, CeramTec operates internationally and is committed to making life better through material innovation. In 2025, CeramTec generated revenue of more than €685 million. The company employs approximately 3,500 people worldwide.
About Us
This great application diversity is possible thanks to advanced ceramics, also referred to as technical ceramics, engineering ceramics or industrial ceramics. These terms cover a variety of different and in part highly specialized ceramic materials with unique mechanical, electrical, thermal and biochemical properties and property combinations.
Advanced ceramics from CeramTec, as an international manufacturer and supplier, are used in Automotive, Mobility & eMobility | Cutting Tools | Electrical Engineering & Electronic Applications | Mechanical & Plant Engineering | Medical Technology and in many other applications. Correctly selecting the required ceramic materials, adjusting and adapting Advanced Ceramics to meet the respective requirements in the field of application, and optimally designing and manufacturing parts and components to take advantage of the special material properties of ceramics are core competencies of the ceramics experts and specialists at CeramTec.
With around 3,500 employees and production sites and subsidiaries in Europe, America and Asia, CeramTec as manufacturer and supplier has a worldwide presence.
Management
Dr Carla Kriwet assumed the positions of CEO and President Medical on September 1, 2025. She had already been serving as Chief Executive Officer and President Medical designate at CeramTec since July 2025. Eric Oellerer has been Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since 5 September 2018. Horst Garbrecht took over the position of President Industrial on 1 January 2022, completing the Management Board.
Why CeramTec?
| Why CeramTec? | Your Benefits |
|---|---|
| Impressive material know-how | More than 120 years of experience and over 100 materials, precisely tailored to each application – from the semiconductor industry to the orthopedic implant. |
| Global reach, local strength | 18 production sites across Europe, the USA and Asia – with regional market insight and international supply reliability. |
| A partner, not just a supplier | CeramTec is involved from day one: from material selection and component development through to series production. |
| Trusted in medical technology | BIOLOX® is the world's most implanted ceramic in orthopedics – trust that matters in millions of patients' lives. |
| Industrial depth, technical breadth | More than 10,000 products for markets such as Automotive, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Defence and many more. |
| Innovation as a driving force | In-house Research & Development at multiple locations – so customers always stay one technological step ahead. |
| Highest quality standards | Certified to ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and further industry-specific standards – for components that truly matter. |
| Responsibility for tomorrow | Sustainability, ESG commitment and ethical business practices are not promises – they are part of CeramTec's DNA. |
CeramTec Worldwide
The CeramTec Group is represented worldwide by a strong network of subsidiaries and production sites. With locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia, CeramTec maintains a truly international presence and is close to its customers and partners around the globe. This global structure enables the company to combine international expertise with local market knowledge, providing reliable support and tailored solutions wherever they are needed.
FAQ - About CeramTec
What does CeramTec do?
CeramTec develops and manufactures high-performance advanced ceramic solutions for demanding applications. The company serves both the medical technology and industrial markets. Its portfolio ranges from orthopedic implants and dental solutions to high-precision industrial components for mobility, electronics, mechanical and plant engineering, and many other applications.
What are advanced ceramics?
Advanced ceramics – also known as technical, engineering or industrial ceramics – comprise specialized ceramic materials with unique mechanical, electrical, thermal and biochemical properties. CeramTec selects the right material, adapts it to the requirements of the application and uses its expertise to design and manufacture optimized ceramic components.
Which markets and applications does CeramTec serve?
CeramTec solutions are used in medical technology, automotive and mobility, electronics and electrical engineering, mechanical and plant engineering, the semiconductor industry, machining applications, and measurement and sensor technology. CeramTec also develops solutions for many other demanding industrial applications.
How international is CeramTec?
CeramTec is headquartered in Plochingen, Germany, and has production sites, subsidiaries and representative offices across Europe, the Americas and Asia. This international presence enables CeramTec to support customers locally while responding to regional market requirements.
How long has CeramTec been in business?
CeramTec has more than 120 years of experience in advanced ceramics. The company was founded in 1903 under the name “Thomaswerke”. Since then, CeramTec has evolved from a ceramics manufacturer into an international supplier of advanced ceramic and material-based solutions.
How many products and materials does CeramTec offer?
CeramTec manufactures more than 10,000 products and components. More than 100 different ceramic materials help the company develop solutions tailored to the technical requirements of specific applications.