Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Plochingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg
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Since 1903
CeramTec is a German manufacturer of technical and advanced ceramic components, headquartered in Plochingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg. Founded in 1903, it has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, and medical sectors. Recently it reported that the orthopaedic ceramics production capacity in Germany was being expanded, and it lists Bosch among its reported customers.
CeramTec – The Ceramic Experts at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1903
Headquarters
Plochingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg
Certifications
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
123 years in operation (founded 1903).
Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
CeramTec is a German manufacturer of technical and advanced ceramic components, headquartered in Plochingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg. Founded in 1903, it has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, and medical sectors. Recently it reported that the orthopaedic ceramics production capacity in Germany was being expanded, and it lists Bosch among its reported customers.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1903 |
Headquarters | Plochingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What CeramTec – The Ceramic Experts makes
The company holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and ISO 9001 certifications, and lists electronics, semiconductor, and interior products among its offerings.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Electronics, Semiconductor, Interior (source: ceramtec-group.com).
Certifications
CeramTec – The Ceramic Experts is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — ceramtec-group.com
IATF 16949 — ceramtec-group.com
ISO 13485 — ceramtec-group.com
ISO 14001 — ceramtec-group.com
ISO 45001 — ceramtec-group.com
ISO 50001 — ceramtec-group.com
ISO 9001 — ceramtec-group.com
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Bosch — reported by ceramtec-group.com
Latest developments
2026-10-20 — CeramTec Group - News Overview (ceramtec-group.com)
2026-10-02 — CeramTec expands German production capacity for orthopaedic ceramics - Pharmafile (pharmafile.com)
2026-09-23 — Medical Technology Production Expansion in Marktredwitz (ceramtec-group.com)
2026-09-02 — CeramTec North America as a Key Supplier to the ITER Project (ceramtec-group.com)
2026-01-19 — FY2025 Trading Update and 2026 Outlook (ceramtec-group.com)
2025-11-03 — CeramTec honoured as ‘Best Supplier’ by VISHAY Sfernice (ceramtec-group.com)
Company details
CeramTec is privately held and its website names Bosch as a customer. CeramTec – The Ceramic Experts was founded in 1903, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Plochingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 123 years in operation (founded 1903). Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does CeramTec – The Ceramic Experts make?
CeramTec is a German manufacturer of technical and advanced ceramic components, headquartered in Plochingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg. Founded in 1903, it has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, and medical sectors. Recently it reported that the orthopaedic ceramics production capacity in Germany was being expanded, and it lists Bosch among its reported customers.
Where is CeramTec – The Ceramic Experts headquartered?
CeramTec – The Ceramic Experts is headquartered in Plochingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg (1-9 CeramTec-Platz, Plochingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, 73207).
When was CeramTec – The Ceramic Experts founded?
CeramTec – The Ceramic Experts was founded in 1903.
How big is CeramTec – The Ceramic Experts?
CeramTec – The Ceramic Experts has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does CeramTec – The Ceramic Experts hold?
CeramTec – The Ceramic Experts lists AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Who are CeramTec – The Ceramic Experts's customers?
Public sources directly reference Bosch as a counterparty of CeramTec – The Ceramic Experts. Confirm current programs with the company, as reported relationships may change.
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Location & contact
Phone
+49 715 361111900
Certification
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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