Heraeus Medical – LIFE IS FOR LIVING
With more than 65 years of experience in orthopaedics1, we relentlessly pursue one goal: the best patient outcomes.
Heraeus Medical
Our Mission - Life is for Living
Movement is a fundamental part of life.
Protecting and restoring patients' freedom to move and to live their lives without pain is why we at Heraeus Medical never settle for less than exceptional products to achieve best possible patient outcomes.
Heraeus Medical – Experts and Innovators in Surgical Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery
Our portfolio comprises solutions for orthopaedic implant fixation and stabilisation in spinal surgery, specialised management of musculoskeletal infections, and bone regeneration using innovative resorbable biomaterial. Our bone cement PALACOS® is regarded as the gold standard, has been in clinical use for more than 65 years, and has proven itself in over 40 million procedures.
At our headquarter in Wehrheim, Germany, we manufacture bone cements for the global market. We operate in around 90 countries and can reach approximately 6.5 billion people, representing about 80 percent of the world’s population.
In 2026 we were recognised for the fourth consecutive time with the CAPITAL award as one of Germany’s most innovative medical technology companies. For our sustainability efforts we hold EcoVadis Gold status.
Heraeus Medical – Part of the Heraeus Group
Heraeus is a globally active, family-owned technology group based in Hanau, Germany. The company develops and manufactures high‑quality materials and solutions across its business areas Precious Metals, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics, and Industrials. The group is among the leading providers of precious metals, quartz glass solutions for the semiconductor and telecommunications industries, and sensor systems for industrial applications. In addition, the company improves the quality of life of millions of people through materials and technologies for medical applications.
In fiscal year 2025, the company generated revenues of €43.2 billion (€2.8 billion excluding precious metals) and employed around 15,100 people in 40 countries. It is therefore among the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany.
Innovation is a key driver of Heraeus’s success. In 2025, 5.5% of revenues (based on revenues excluding precious metals) were invested into research and development.
The company’s roots date back to 1660. Since then, Heraeus has combined its extensive materials expertise with a clear focus on innovation – and stands for technological strength, sustainable growth and responsible business practices.
Our Product Portfolio – Addressing Key Orthopaedic Needs
- Implant Fixation and Stabilisation
Reliable, clinically proven bone cements for long-term implant performance and spinal surgery - Infection Prevention and Management
Advanced solutions to reduce infection risk and support safe healing - Bone Regeneration
Innovative technologies that promote effective bone healing and regeneration
PALACADEMY® – Where Knowledge Grows and Skills Turn into Confidence
With PALACADEMY®, Heraeus Medical provides a comprehensive educational platform that has trained over 22,000 healthcare professionals from around 50 countries and delivered in more than 900 live events since 2006.
Its high-quality content is developed in collaboration with renowned experts and is available in both digital and in-person learning formats.
Sustainability and Social Responsibility – an Integral Part of our Work
Sustainable commitment and social responsibility hold great importance at Heraeus Medical and are an integral part of our corporate goals and growth strategy. Together with our employees, we aim to take responsibility and actively shape solutions for current and future generations, contributing to overcoming the challenges of sustainable healthcare.
Our focus areas:
- Responsible Production
- Efficient Logistics Solutions
- Sustainable Supplier Management
- Social Commitment and Diversity
Recognised. Validated. Awarded.
We are proud that our efforts are being seen. This drives us to push boundaries and aim even higher.
