Hoboken is a one-of-a-kind recycling and refining site. Using advanced technologies, we recover critical and precious metals from end-of-life consumer products like smartphones, laptops, catalytic converters, and rechargeable batteries. By giving these materials a new life again and again, Hoboken is a key driver of the circular economy.

At our Bruges site, we produce metal organics, organics compounds, metal-based organic additives and catalysts that are essential to industrial applications such as paints, coatings, rubber adhesion systems, and tire manufacturing. You may not see them, but they make a difference in everyday life – enhancing durability, performance, and safety across countless products.

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.