Locations

Our global headquarters in Brussels serves as the strategic hub of Umicore’s worldwide operations. From here, teams in sales, finance, people & organization, and more provide the backbone that supports our global impact – working together to deliver materials for a better life.

Olen is a center of excellence for research and development, clean technologies, and the production of advanced cobalt- and germanium-based materials. These materials are essential for applications such as rechargeable batteries and solar panels that power space applications. The site combines specialized manufacturing with cutting-edge innovation and is home to several pilot lines for next-generation solutions.

Chengdu is a sub-branch of Umicore Market Solutions in Shanghai.

Umicore maintains a major presence in Guangzhou, where it operates its battery materials business, hosts shared operational services, and conducts sales activities.

Umicore Shanghai includes 3 offices: RHQ, UMS & Battery Materials. Umicore's Greater China headquarters (RHQ) serves as a platform for the Group to implement mergers and acquisitions in Greater China as well as providing professional strategic guidance. Umicore Market Solutions China (UMS) provides the Group with services in market development, recovery of rare precious metals, sales of products and sourcing of raw materials, as well as localized support in various areas such as international business, capital operations, metal and foreign currency hedging and logistics services. Battery Cathode Materials in Shanghai is mainly engaged in battery materials and other related trading business.

The Acigné site near Rennes is part of the Electro-Optic Materials Business Unit. Under the name Umicore IR Glass, this site focuses on product and process development for infrared optics.

Umicore Market Solutions (UMS) India supports market and business development of businesses in India. UMS India brings a legacy of deep industry knowledge, cutting-edge technology, and a strong ethical foundation to deliver impactful solutions. Due to the diversity of Umicore portfolio, we are present across most key growth sectors today.

The offices are located in Minato-ku, the most central business district of Tokyo. It handles the import and export of various Umicore products and provides sales and customer services in close cooperation with Umicore's global manufacturing sites. It also houses Umicore Shokubai, joint venture in automotive catalysts, providing sales and customer service through close cooperation with relevant parties.

Seoul serves as the hub of Umicore’s multi-business unit commercial operations in Korea, offering a broad portfolio through a unified platform while maintaining close collaboration with each business unit. It plays a vital role in strengthening customer relationships and delivering valuable market insights.

Umicore Taiwan was established in 1998 to carry out market development, product sales and raw material procurement for Umicore Group in Taiwan. The products it handles include optoelectronic materials, precious metal catalysts, zinc chemicals, cobalt and specialty metals, electroplating raw materials, inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, catalysts and spent catalysts for recycling, as well as waste batteries, electronic scrap and lithium battery materials.

Established in 2003, Umicore Hsinchu plant is mainly engaged in the processing and sales of sputtering targets and evaporation targets, which are mainly used in semiconductor, optical products and optoelectronic materials and other related fields.

Located in Dundee, UK, Umicore Coating Services specializes in the design and manufacture of infrared thin-film optical coatings and precision optical filters.

The Quapaw, OK site comprises three business lines supporting Umicore’s vision of supplying materials for a better life. IR Solutions produces high-quality optical components for the infrared spectrum, enabling a wide range of applications including security and surveillance systems, medical diagnostic equipment, thermal imaging, and night vision technologies used in automotive and military sectors. Ge Solutions ensures the reliable supply of ultra-pure Germanium (Ge) for high-performance electronics and optics markets. Through Ge recycling, GeCl4 purification, zone refining, and crystal growth, this business line reinforces Umicore’s commitment to sustainability and dependability. Thin Film Products specializes in sputtering targets, essential components in physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes. Serving a wide range of industries, this line combines deep materials science with advanced manufacturing capabilities to support both standard and custom deposition needs.