Umicore is a materials technology group.
Umicore focuses on application areas where it knows its expertise in materials science, chemistry and metallurgy can make a real difference.
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The Advanced Materials business group produces high-purity metals, alloys, compounds and engineered products for a wide range of advanced applications. The main materials used are cobalt, germanium and nickel. The business group is composed of two business units.
Precious Metals Products and Catalysts produces a range of complex functional materials based on precious metals and its expertise in technology platforms such as catalysis and surface technology. The business is organized in six business units.
Precious Metals Services is the world market leader in recycling complex waste streams containing precious and other non-ferrous metals. Its core business is to provide refining and recycling services to an international customer base. It is divided into three business units.
Zinc Specialties develops zinc-based chemicals, powders and materials for a wide variety of applications. Zinc Specialties is organized around three business units.
Umicore focuses on application areas where it knows its expertise in materials science, chemistry and metallurgy can make a real difference.
Agenda for Extraordinary General Meeting of 6 October 2010
Half Year Results 2010
Eurometaux, the European association of metals of which Umicore is a member, has teamed up with the Oeko Institut (Institute for Applied Ecology) to prepare proposals in the framework of the European Union's Raw Materials Initiative. The document (read more) includes a case study prepared by Umicore and Recharge on rechargeable batteries.