SCHOTT AG
Top 7 in Top 10 Global Ceramics Manufacturers
SCHOTT AG is a German multinational glass company specializing in the manufacture of glass and glass-ceramics. Headquartered in Mainz, Germany, it is owned by the Carl Zeiss Foundation. The company's founder and namesake, Otto Schott, is credited with the invention of borosilicate glass.
Typically, SCHOTT ceramic powder or sintered ceramic elements are used during the manufacturing process for electrical insulation and to protect against heat and corrosion. These are held in position by metal rings or springs. Glass-ceramic withstands 1000°C and above.
Founded: 1884
Headquarters: Mainz, Germany
Revenue: $14.4 billion
Website: http://schott.com/