Sartorius AG is a Germany-based holding company engaged in the biotechnology and mechatronics sectors. It provides laboratory and process technology to companies operating in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, food and beverage industries. The Company divides its operations into two business sectors: Stedim Biotech and Mechatronics. Sartorius Stedim Biotech offers equipment and services for the development, quality assurance and production processes of the biopharmaceutical industry. Sartorius Mechatronics manufactures equipment and systems featuring weighing, measurement and automation technology for laboratory and industrial applications. As of December 31, 2011, the Company operated through Sartorius Stedim Biotech SA, France, Sartorius Stedim Noric A/S, Sartorius Stedim North America Inc, Sartorius Stedim Japan KK, Biohit SAS, France, Sartorius Mechatronics Spain SA, and Sartorius Mechatronics Poland Sp z oo, Poland, among others.