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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...
EU Battery Pass Project closing paves the way to EV battery traceability and sustainability
The EU Battery Pass Project represents an important milestone towards promoting transparent and sustainable battery value chains in Europe.
Änderungen in Umicores Vorstand

Der Materialtechnologie- und Recyclingkonzern Umicore hat heute bekannt gegeben, dass Pascal Reymondet, Executive Vice President Catalysis, wie geplant am 31. Januar 2019 in den Ruhestand gehen wird.

Reymondet trat 1989 in die Degussa ein und kam 2003 im Zuge der Übernahme der Precious Metals Group (frühere Degussa-...
Umicore confirms expansion of its EV battery materials production footprint with CAM and pCAM plant in Ontario, Canada

Umicore is proceeding with the construction of a 35 GWh equivalent battery materials production plant in Loyalist, ON, to serve the North American market for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Given the significance of the plant for the North American EV supply chain and a strengthened EV battery ecosystem, Umicore will receive substantial...
Umicore confirms expansion of its EV battery materials production footprint with CAM and pCAM plant in Ontario, Canada

Umicore is proceeding with the construction of a 35 GWh equivalent battery materials production plant in Loyalist, ON, to serve the North American market for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Given the significance of the plant for the North American EV supply chain and a strengthened EV battery ecosystem, Umicore will receive substantial...
Umicore confirms expansion of its EV battery materials production footprint with CAM and pCAM plant in Ontario, Canada

Umicore is proceeding with the construction of a 35 GWh equivalent battery materials production plant in Loyalist, ON, to serve the North American market for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Given the significance of the plant for the North American EV supply chain and a strengthened EV battery ecosystem, Umicore will receive substantial...
Myth #4 - Electric cars are impractical due to limited drive range, a lack of charging infrastructure and long charging time
Another electromobility myth! Electric vehicles increasingly become part of our daily lives. Yet some people still have doubts. Read more on our website!
Umicore Electroplating and Umicore Thin Film Products are now Metal Deposition Solutions
We are combining the expertise of Electroplating (EP) and Thin Film Products (TFP) business units under the Metal Deposition Solutions (MDS) business unit.
Umicore and Eco and Dream Co., Ltd. sign joint research and development agreement for innovative cathode precursors in Korea

Umicore and Eco and Dream Co., Ltd, a Korean-based manufacturer of materials for rechargeable battery and environmental catalysts, have signed a joint development agreement (JDA) for the research and development of next-generation cathode precursors for rechargeable batteries in Korea. 

As part of the agreement, both companies aim...
Umicore to acquire Haldor Topsoe’s heavy duty diesel and stationary catalyst businesses

Umicore announced today that is has reached an agreement to acquire the heavy duty diesel and stationary catalyst businesses of Haldor Topsoe for an enterprise value of DKK 900 million (approx. EUR 120 million) plus an earn-out.

Haldor Topsoe is a leading producer of high performance catalysts for a wide range of industries. Its...
Umicore Electroplating and Umicore Thin Film Products are now Metal Deposition Solutions

We have decided to combine the expertise of the established Electroplating (EP) and Thin Film Products (TFP) business units under the Metal Deposition Solutions (MDS) business unit. Under this name, we will in future develop and market products for both high-quality electroplating and physical vapour (precious metal) deposition processes. This...
Elas No Foco: a powerful platform for Umicore women to connect, learn and grow
In Brazil, a group of inspiring Umicore women have created a network to support and mentor each other: the Elas No Foco (Women in Focus) programme.