FHR – a Vital Group Company
Since December 2019, FHR Anlagenbau GmbH has been a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Vital Group based in Guangzhou (China).
FHR ANLAGENBAU GMBH BECOMES PART OF THE VITAL GROUP
The Vital Group specializes in rare metal-based materials and resource recycling. FHR became part of the Group in 2020 to further develop its vertically integrated business model in the field of thin-film materials and sputtering targets.
FHR Goes Vital
VERTICALLY INTEGRATED BUSINESS MODEL FOR GREATER SCALABILITY
The Vital Group specializes in producing rare metal-based materials and resource recycling – it is the world’s leading manufacturer of selenium and tellurium products and a significant producer of gallium, indium, germanium, and other products.
The products are deployed in various end markets and high-tech applications, such as semiconductors, displays, electronics, photovoltaics, and LEDs.
Through the incorporation of FHR, Vital is advancing its vertically integrated strategy within the realm of thin film materials and sputtering targets.
For George Zhu, CEO and founder of Vital, the advantages underpinning the transaction are apparent: “FHR fits perfectly into our business model. Its in-depth expertise in thin film technology and vacuum coating systems will contribute to the continued expansion of Vital’s product and service portfolio. Simultaneously, we are expanding our international presence to twelve countries.”
The New Owner
Global Player for Functional Materials, Systems, and Devices in the Thin Film Technology
Vital Materials Co., Ltd. is a global leader in functional materials technologies overarching the entire supply chain for rare materials.
Compound Semiconductors
For Various Industrial Applications
Specialized semiconductor wafers, organometallic sources, electronic gases, technical ceramics and high-purity metals for microelectronic and optoelectronic applications.
Sputtering Targets
For Thin Film Coating
Products for vacuum system applications used in the processing of thin-film coatings, for example, for photovoltaics, microelectronics and optical applications.
Infrared Materials
For Industrial Infrared and Laser Applications
Research and development, production, sales, as well as recovery of materials for high-precision infrared, laser and detector systems and components used for thermal imaging and industrial laser applications, among others.
Functional Materials and Recycling
Rare Metals, Chemicals and Alloys
A broad portfolio of highly developed, functional materials and processes for the treatment of complex waste containing rare or precious metals and other specialty metals.
Vital Health Care
Medical Imaging Applications
State-of-the-art components for medical imaging procedures and nuclear medicine that set a new standard for innovative technologies in healthcare.
Core Competencies And Products:
- Vital Materials is the largest producer of selenium, tellurium materials, gallium, indium, germanium, bismuth, and cadmium.
- The company's heritage lies in functional materials, advanced materials, and resource recycling for various industries – including electronics, photovoltaics, LED, infrared materials, thermoelectrics, photosensors, radiation detectors, pharmaceuticals, ceramics, and more.
- Comprehensive solutions and service provider along the entire supply chain of rare materials
Applications & Markets:
Vital Materials supplies materials for a highly diverse range of applications across a broad spectrum of markets – including semiconductors, infrared and laser optics, consumer electronics, aerospace, construction, automotive, coatings, metallurgy, agriculture, and many others.
Research & Development:
- Vital Materials boasts an R&D department that develops new high-tech products for future technologies and creates customized solutions on request.
- Their laboratories are run by industry experts and are equipped with the best available analytical technology.
- This department is recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology as the National Research Centre for Rare Metals.