View Hoboken (Belgium) plant after the facelift (early 2009).
Time for a facelift at Umicore Precious Metals Refining (Hoboken, Belgium)
No one will fail to notice the change in appearance of the Hoboken site as seen from the road. Constant investments have been made in safer, environmentally friendlier and more efficient production plants in recent years but, in spite of these extensive changes within the walls, our plant on the Greinerstraat needed a facelift. The “facelift” is designed, in the first place, to further improve our employees’ working environment and, at the same time, make the appearance of our plant more attractive. The most conspicuous change will undoubtedly be the modern zinc and glass reception building that will be built by entrance A. The surrounding buildings will be clad with zinc in order to create an attractive whole. After the refurbishment in the summer of 2008 the Greinerstraat itself will also look a lot greener. The whole neighbourhood should look more attractive. Have a sneak preview in the following video ...
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