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STEMpact: inspiring kids and creating impact in the community
Umicore and primary school Githo Nijlen created an action plan which is one of three finalists for the high-profile STEMpact award.
EIGHT and without conditions: a development project out of the norm
Giving money to people in extreme poverty with no strings attached seems to be a rather unusual way to help people in need but has proven positive impact through EIGHT.

The first pilot project ran in Busibi, Uganda, between 2017 – 2018, where each inhabitant received monthly cash transfers: €16 per adult and €8 per child. A...
Addressing and understanding forced labour
Learn how Umicore combats forced labor through policies and actions.
Großes Interesse bei den Besuchern am Stand von Umicore Electroplating auf der Jewellery & Gem Fair in Hongkong
Hoch zufrieden ist Umicore Electroplating mit der Besucherresonanz während der „Jewellery & Gem Fair“ in Hongkong vom 13. bis 17. September. Sehr viele Gäste informierten sich unter anderem ausführlich zu RHODUNA® 470 Black. Der neue Schwarz-Rhodium-Elektrolyt erzeugt tiefschwarze Schichten. Ein L-Wert unter 40 im CIEL*a*b*-Farbraum ist...
Umicore and Voxdale are proud to announce a partnership with Mahindra Racing in the Formula E Championship

The three-year technology-based partnership is a landmark for the FIA Formula E Championship. Through this partnership, Umicore and Mahindra Racing show that top electric car racing performance can be achieved using alternative energy sources, smart energy recuperation and using recycled materials for battery storage. The Electric Street Racing...
Umicore and Lynred co-develop next-generation thermal sensing solution for Pedestrian Autonomous Emergency Braking (PAEB)
Funded by EU project HELIAUS, new capabilities in thermal technology to boost performance of automotive in- and out-of-cabin applications will be on display at AutoSens, Brussels, Belgium, September 12 to 15, 2022   

Olen, Belgium, 8th September 2022 -  Lynred, a leading global provider of high-quality infrared (IR) detectors, and Umicore, a...
Umicore announces plans to consolidate automotive catalyst production in Germany and expand activities in Poland

Umicore today announced plans to consolidate its German production of automotive catalysts at one dedicated facility. The Company currently operates two automotive catalyst production facilities in Germany – one in Rheinfelden (Baden-Württemburg) and a newer facility in Bad Säckingen some 15 km away. The intention is to transfer...
Umicore announces plans to consolidate automotive catalyst production in Germany and expand activities in Poland

Umicore today announced plans to consolidate its German production of automotive catalysts at one dedicated facility. The Company currently operates two automotive catalyst production facilities in Germany – one in Rheinfelden (Baden-Württemburg) and a newer facility in Bad Säckingen some 15 km away. The intention is to transfer...
Umicore shares details on cost saving measures and pauses construction of its battery materials plant in Canada
Umicore decides to continue to pause construction of its battery materials plant in Loyalist, Ontario, Canada.
Umicore shares details on cost saving measures and pauses construction of its battery materials plant in Canada
Umicore decides to continue to pause construction of its battery materials plant in Loyalist, Ontario, Canada.
Umicore shares details on cost saving measures and pauses construction of its battery materials plant in Canada
Umicore decides to continue to pause construction of its battery materials plant in Loyalist, Ontario, Canada.
Umicore shares details on cost saving measures and pauses construction of its battery materials plant in Canada
Umicore decides to continue to pause construction of its battery materials plant in Loyalist, Ontario, Canada.