Umicore is a Belgium-based materials technology and recycling company active across the chemical and clean‑technology value chain. It develops and produces advanced materials and specialty chemicals, and operates large-scale refining and recycling facilities for precious and non‑ferrous metals.
Its activities are organized around three areas: Catalysis (emission control catalysts and related technologies), Energy & Surface Technologies (cathode active materials for lithium‑ion batteries, cobalt and nickel specialty chemicals, and metal deposition materials), and Recycling (precious‑metals refining, recovery, and closed‑loop services). These businesses support applications in automotive, battery manufacturing, electronics, and industrial chemicals, with an emphasis on material efficiency and circularity.
Umicore operates a global production and R&D network, including major sites in Belgium such as Hoboken (precious‑metals recycling and refining) and Olen (materials research and production). The company engages in partnerships across the battery and automotive supply chains and provides metal management and tolling services to industrial customers.
