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LOHC technology: accelerating the deployment of hydrogen storage and fuel cell electric vehicles
LOHC technologies, good alternative solution to green hydrogen, expected to be an important element in a future carbon-neutral economy.
LOHC technology: accelerating the deployment of hydrogen storage and fuel cell electric vehicles

Green hydrogen – hydrogen created using renewable energy sources –  is expected to be an important element in a future carbon-neutral economy. However, the transportation and storage of hydrogen is today mainly based on liquid compressed hydrogen, which has to be stored either at extremely high pressures (350-700 bar)...
What we do and how our customers can benefit from it
What is behind Umicore's MDS business unit? What are the advantages of high-quality coating? You can find the answers in a video.
Umicore announces record results, growth acceleration and capital increase
Record performance

Umicore set a record performance in 2017 on the back of strong growth in Energy & Surface Technologies.

Revenues of € 2.9 billion (+9%) or € 2.8 billion (+16%) excluding discontinued operations Recurring EBITDA of € 599 million (+14%) or € 587 million (+18...
CAMX and Umicore sign non-exclusive IP licensing agreement on NMC battery technology
We obtained a non-exclusive IP license under CAMX’s GEMX® platform of nickel-based high-energy, high-power cathode active materials for use in li-ion batteries.
Umicore reaches Horizon 2020 targets two years ahead of schedule and reaffirms upside potential
Umicore and AESC enter into long-term supply agreement for EV battery materials in North America
Umicore and AESC, a leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance EV batteries, have signed a 10-year battery materials supply agreement.
General terms and conditions
Umicore AG & Co. KG General Terms for Weight Accounts for Metals and Precious Metals Deutsch - Allgemeine Bedingungen für Gewichtskonten für Metalle und Edelmetalle English - General Terms for Weight Accounts for Metals and Precious Metals Standard Ordering Terms Deutsch - Allgemeine Bestellbedingungen English - Standard...
Nepcon 2017: Review and Trends from Japan
Over 100,000 Nepcon visitors can confirm our presence in Tokyo in mid-January. Such a high influx of visitors in just three days highlights the continued significance of this show. According to Katsushi Yasumura (head of Umicore EP in Japan), the topics covered at the Umicore stand were varied. In his opinion, the following products and...
Umicore and PowerCo establish joint venture for European battery materials production
Unique cooperation in European automotive industry: Umicore and Volkswagen Group battery company PowerCo to establish large-scale supply chain for sustainable batteries   Joint venture invests € 3 billion and aims to produce battery materials for 2.2 million fully electric cars per year by the end of the decade  
Umicore and PowerCo establish joint venture for European battery materials production
Unique cooperation in European automotive industry: Umicore and Volkswagen Group battery company PowerCo to establish large-scale supply chain for sustainable batteries   Joint venture invests € 3 billion and aims to produce battery materials for 2.2 million fully electric cars per year by the end of the decade  
The eSkootr championship™ and Umicore to recycle S1-X electric scooter batteries
As part of the eSkootr Championship’s (eSC) commitment to offer a future net-zero carbon racing series, every battery used to power the S1-X scooters will be recycled by world-leading materials technology and recycling group, Umicore. Additionally Umicore will work closely with the eSC technical and sustainability team to enable sustainable...