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Formula E
Battery materials in Formula E: from cathode production to battery recycling

Umicore is a global leader in the production of rechargeable battery materials for hybrid and electric vehicles and recycles spent lithium-ion batteries with its unique recycling process ensuring minimal waste and impact on the environment. Umicore’s unique &...
Umicore signs long-term agreement with Terrafame for the supply of sustainable low carbon nickel
Umicore has signed a long-term agreement with Terrafame Ltd. for the supply of low carbon, sustainable high-grade nickel sulphate.
Powering towards a future in electric Vehicles
Battery technology will need to evolve to do more with less: more power density and longer range with less weight and material. Umicore is exploring iterative improvements to NMC technology and the use of high-density composite anodes.
Umicore speeds up its EV battery materials R&D with unique large-scale prototyping center for solid-state battery materials
Umicore has inaugurated today one of the world‘s largest and most advanced solid-state battery material prototyping facilities in Olen, Belgium.
Sealings
Umicore sealing provides a protective layer for precious metals, reducing tarnishing, corrosion, and friction while maintaining technical properties.
Umicore publishes Integrated Annual Report 2019
Staying the course 

“In 2019 we posted a strong performance in a challenging market environment and made significant strides in the execution of our growth strategy in all three major activities, while again reaching the original financial target of our Horizon 2020 strategic plan. We signed multi-year agreements with leading EV...
Umicore appoints Frank Daufenbach as Chief Strategy Officer

Frank Daufenbach will join Umicore’s Management Board as Chief Strategy Officer effective December 6th. In this newly created role, Frank will support the Management Board in their strategic choices, both within and across Business Groups, as they are preparing Umicore’s next growth phase as a leader in clean mobility materials and...
Umicore secures € 499 million in sustainability-linked private debt placement
Umicore has successfully completed the issue of a fixed-rate, sustainability-linked US Private Placement Notes for a total amount of € 499 million equivalent.
Look, feel & tone
Interview with the new manager for our Business Line TFP
With Olivier Bracher, we were able to gain an absolutely industry-experienced manager for our business line TFP. Read his vision for TFP in this interview.
Hoboken
In Hoboken, the circular economy is in full swing. In more than 130 years the site has grown into one of the world's largest refineries and recyclers of metals.
HPA Hexahydroxyplatinic Acid
A safer and versatile platinum source for catalysis & plating  Benefit from our product HPA for platinum deposition in heterogeneous catalysis and plating applications Platinum deposition onto diverse substrate materials enables the production of heterogeneous catalysts for a wide range of chemical reactions and industrial processes. It is also...