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Sad news on Umicore’s construction site in Radzikowice

Yesterday, 22 March 2021, at about 5.30 pm, a non-work related fatality occurred at the construction site of Umicore’s plant in Radzikowice (Nysa). A contractor’s employee became ill. Unfortunately, he could not be saved and passed away. He will be greatly missed by his team members at the construction site.

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Thermal imaging in the fight against COVID-19
One method of early detection to limit the spread of the virus, is screening with thermal imaging cameras which can detect an elevated body temperature.
Thermal imaging in the fight against COVID-19

Limiting the spread of the virus by early detection has been crucial in all phases of the pandemic. One method of early detection is screening with thermal imaging cameras in densely populated places like airports, hospitals, enterprises and schools.

 Thermal imaging cameras can measure temperatures up till 0,3°C accuracy and...
Catalyseurs Umicore pour piles à combustible

Les choix énergétiques évoluent partout dans le monde, délaissant les combustibles fossiles pour se tourner vers des solutions énergétiques plus durables, notamment pour une mobilité plus propre. Umicore fournit des solutions de technologies propres pour tous types de véhicules, y compris...
Umicore fuel cell catalysts
We provide clean-tech solutions for all vehicle types including cathode materials used in lithium-ion batteries and electro-catalysts for fuel cell vehicles.
Umicore innovates with virtual trade show
Umicore participates every year in more than 60 trade shows. Due to COVID-19, almost all trade shows were replaced by virtual events.
Umicore innove avec un salon virtuel

Chaque année, Umicore participe à plus de 60 salons professionnels où nous rencontrons et discutons en tête-à-tête avec nos clients et clients potentiels. En raison du COVID-19, presque tous les salons professionnels ont été reportés, annulés ou remplacés par des &eacute...
New business incubator as part of umicore’s innovation strategy
To further leverage and expand its innovation capabilities, Umicore created a new unit called New Business Incubator (NBI).
Pioneering the sourcing and recycling of sustainable germanium
In the context of our Horizon 2020 strategy, Umicore has made key strides forward toward our ambitious goal of supplying 100%-sustainable germanium.
Exemplary management of historical radioactive waste stored in Olen
Since 2009 the Federal and Regional Agencies have been working with Umicore to find a long-term solution to the storage of historical radioactive waste.
Umicore and the Circular Economy Initiative Deutschland

Umicore is supporting the overall Circular Economy approach since it is very close to the company’s pioneering closed-loop business model. As a leading materials technology and recycling company, we play a role in production and process efficiency as well as in the sustainable supply chain, providing input to several initiatives based on...
Sustainably closing the loop for cobalt powder in hard metals
Umicore recycle cobalt but also supply ethically and responsibly sourced cobalt, closing the loop in a sustainable way.