PLANSEE Express - Online Shop for Semi-Finished Products and Standard Products Offers Payment via PayPal

REUTTE, Austria, December 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

PLANSEE takes yet another step in online - customer service in the metal industry. PLANSEE, the world leader in powder metallurgy produced high-performance materials, now integrates the well-known payment provider PayPal in its online shop.

PLANSEE is the first supplier to offer worldwide a comprehensive range of standard and semi-finished products made from molybdenum, tungsten and tantalum and their alloys online. Foils, sheets, ribbons, rods, wires and TIG welding electrodes are offered in the proven PLANSEE quality around the clock and at the best available price. Standard products ordered online are on their way to the customer in two days. The configuration tool for customization is especially appreciated.

"With PayPal, we provide our customers with a secure and well-established payment provider to simply and easily order via a PayPal account, but also by credit card in our online shop. A growing number of companies accept PayPal as an alternative and it is becoming ever more popular. We want to respond to the needs of our customers and offer payment processing via PayPal." stated Andreas Feichtinger, Head of Marketing and Sales Organization of PLANSEE SE.

The shop was opened in early September 2010 for Europe and in early October 2011 for the U.S. and Canada. Since then, PLANSEE has served over 1,300 satisfied customers online. A further rollout in Asia is planned for Spring 2012.

FACTBOX

PLANSEE SE is one of the world's leading companies in powder metallurgy. The privately-owned Austrian company that was founded in 1921, is an expert in refractory metals and composite materials. Where conventional materials fail, PLANSEE comes into play; whether it be it in the electronics or medical industry, coating and welding technology, or high-temperature furnace construction. PLANSEE covers the entire production process from powder to the half-finished product, all the way up to the finished product.

For further questions and information:
PLANSEE SE
Mag. Julia Haslwanter
A-6600 Reutte
AUSTRIA

julia.haslwanter@plansee.com
http://www.plansee.com
Tel.:  +43-5672-600-2559