Ceramics and carbon are very versatile materials and as a result we participate in a wide range of end-markets; you will find our products all around you in products and technologies that enable the modern world.
There are a number of significant trends or megatrends shaping our world: climate change, resource scarcity, urbanisation and migration, a growing middle class, an ageing population and digitisation. These trends drive an ever greater need for advanced materials, as our customers push the limits of their process and product technology. We manufacture an extensive range of specialist products, satisfying a variety of niche applications across numerous end-markets.
Core markets
Our core market portfolio is diversified and differentiated. Our core markets make up 78% of Group revenue. In these core markets, we are leading, or are among the market leaders, with strong customer loyalty, a respected brand and deep application expertise. Within our core, we see a mix of growth rates, from GDP in industrial markets to 5-10% in aerospace, fire protection and defence.
Faster growing markets
We are specifically targeting faster growing markets: semiconductors, healthcare, clean energy and clean transportation. We see faster growth in demand for our products in these markets.