Auszug aus Umicore Bericht Q1 2005
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Jewellery and Electroplating
Revenues and performance in the Jewellery and Industrial Metals segments were stable at the high levels of 2004.
The spring fairs for jewellery goods also showed a continuation of the positive trend especially regarding the non-European export markets.
The Electroplating segment continued to perform well, with demand from the Chinese market picking up following the Chinese New Year.
Thin Film Products
Overall sales volumes were down year-on-year but stable compared to the previous quarter. Revenues, however showed a slight improvement as the market mix evolved favourably.
The Wear and Decorative Coatings segment showed strong growth from the
beginning of the year.
PRECIOUS METALS SERVICES
The segment was boosted in the first quarter by an improved supply situation as well as the
high prices of certain specialty metals.
The tightness in the supply of industrial by-products eased as anticipated.