Mersen is a global expert in materials and equipment for extreme environments and for the safety and reliability of electrical equipement.
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Since its origins in the synthetic graphite business, materials specialist Mersen has steadily extended its scope, developing prime expertise in materials capable of withstanding tough conditions, including high temperature and corrosive environments.
One such material is silicon carbide, which h...
Throughout its history, the Group has stood out through its ability to invest in up-and-coming markets. Mersen holds leadership positions in two major areas of expertise: Advanced Materials and Technologies and Electrical Components and Technologies.
Group's financial data and operating highlights - year 2012.
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Mersen's expertise is geared to serving expanding markets like energy (including renewable energies), transportation, chemical-pharmaceuticals or electronics, but also its traditional markets like process industries, helping them to achieve greater energy efficiency.
Since its origins in the synthetic graphite business, materials specialist Mersen has steadily extended its scope, developing prime expertise in materials capable of withstanding tough conditions, including high temperature and corrosive environments.
One such material is silicon carbide, which h...
- Anticorrosion and process equipment
- Electrical solutions for motors and generators
- Advanced materials and solutions for high temperature
- Safety & reliability for electrical power
Mersen’s business is organized today around 2 segments of expertise on which the Group holds leadership or co-leadership positions. Graphite systems and high-tech materials for highly demanding industrial environments: high temperature applications, anti-corrosive equipments; Components and innovative solutions underpinning the performance and safety of electrical installations: carbon brushes and brush holders, signal transfer systems for wind turbines, industrial fuses, cooling for power electronics…
With over 60 industrial sites and local representative offices around the world, Mersen’s network guarantees our customers a high-quality response right around the planet together with an unmatched delivery lead times.
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Mersen’s corporate project is first and foremost based on men and women of the Group.They are the one that have the expertise and develop innovative solutions. Their knowledge and know-how are Mersen’s primary asset, its human capital.
Mersen received the sustainable and solidarity-based responsibility award at the 4th edition of the national “Objectif Mieux Vivre en Entreprise” conference in France on employee well-being held by RH&M, an institute specialized in human resources and management.
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Mersen’s corporate project is first and foremost based on men and women of the Group.They are the one that have the expertise and develop innovative solutions. Their knowledge and know-how are Mersen’s primary asset, its human capital.
Mersen makes this space available for its shareholders. You will find essential information about he Group with regulated information, presentations, letters to shareholders as well as other documents allowing you to better understand Mersen and its strategy.
Since its origins in the synthetic graphite business, materials specialist Mersen has steadily extended its scope, developing prime expertise in materials capable of withstanding tough conditions, including high temperature and corrosive environments.
One such material is silicon carbide, which h...
Mersen makes this space available for its shareholders. You will find essential information about he Group with regulated information, presentations, letters to shareholders as well as other documents allowing you to better understand Mersen and its strategy.
Safety the top priority
As it is exposed to the risks inherent in any industrial activities, Mersen works tirelessly to protect its employees. Each tier of management is called upon to take action as part of a global chain of responsibility.
A strong commitment to health and safety that can be summed up in seven points:
Mersen’s management believes that every accident can be avoided and that each risk can be prevented. It is committed to excellence in health and safety in the workplace for all its employees.
A structured annual health and safety action plan:
Each aspect of the management system is backed up by action plans implemented by Executive management on the recommendation of the Group Safety Committee.
Resources and implementation of rigorous methods:
- A health and safety director responsible for coordinating deployment of Group standards and delivering assistance and coaching to operational teams.
- A Group Health and Safety Committee comprising Plant Managers, responsible for laying down action guidelines and auditing sites.
- Health and safety standards deployed across the entire Group (risk analysis, safety inspections, annual prevention plan, analysis of accidents, safety passport, etc.)
A steering and monitoring process:
- A monthly health and safety review by Executive management (analysis of results, steering of action plans, etc.)
- An annual program of corporate audits making it possible to assess the performance of plants and issue strict recommendations.
- A program of cross-audits in each geographical area, the key goal being the exchange of best practices.