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.
