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Stopping smoking made me find myself again
Our wellbeing affects how we feel every day and many of the things we do and the decisions we take have an impact on it. Aneta works as a logistics material planning supervisor at our Nowa Ruda plant in Poland and she shared with us how she improved her wellbeing by quitting smoking. It has been four years since she last smoked. It not only...
Nico Reitz
We move people – Nico Reitz by interview For many of us, the topic of energy has only really come to the fore since the energy crisis. Nico, on the other hand, has been dealing with it for many years and gives us an insight into his work at Umicore. „For me, working at Umicore means contributing to a sustainable future and making a positive...
Optionally inhibitor additive allows up to 15% gold savings
By the use of AURUNA® Inhibitor 2 in electrolytic gold electrolytes like AURUNA® 8100 and AURUNA® 8400, we offer you now the opportunity of a reduction of gold use. The additive allows a greatly reduced galvanic deposition in the run-off area of selectively coated connectors especially in high-speed systems. AURUNA® Inhibitor 2 is not...
California users
Information on how Umicore handles personal data for California residents in compliance with privacy laws.
Creating tomorrow’s fuel cell catalysts at industrial scale
Catalysts are critical parts of PEM fuel cells. At Umicore, we are constantly perfecting and customising them to meet market needs – at scale. Here’s how.
Umicore announces strategic supply agreement with Samsung SDI for NMC cathode materials

Umicore has signed a multi-year strategic agreement with Samsung SDI for the supply of close to 80,000 metric tonnes of high-performance NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) cathode materials starting in 2020. The cathode materials will be supplied from Umicore plants in different regions with the majority of volumes initially produced in Korea. A...
New business incubator as part of umicore’s innovation strategy
To further leverage and expand its innovation capabilities, Umicore created a new unit called New Business Incubator (NBI).
Optics Catalogue & Lens Chart
LENS CHART VIEW - You can also view our lenses in the Optics Catalogue Umicore’s GASIR® infrared lenses have been developed for an easy fit with a wide range of camera cores. Our catalog infrared lenses provide a cost-effective solution for high-resolution thermal imaging and sensing applications. Standard mechanical interfaces...
Irresistible – Rhodium with the allure of platinum
Rhodium creates a brilliant white surface on decorative products. Platinum has enjoyed an incredibly stable price for a number of years, and its name is desirable for all buyer groups. Imagine an alloy that combines the benefits of both precious metals. RHODUNA® PT is the answer to the needs of many jewellery makers. This cost-effective...
Minor metals
Indium (In) Indium was named after the blue-indigo color in its spectrum. The metal is not found in its native state, but is associated with lead and zinc in many ores. In the form of indium-tin-oxide (ITO), over 70% of indium consumption goes to transparent conductive coatings used in flat panel displays such as LCD-televisions, smart...
Mission
Our business: precious metals and recycling Firmly rooted in our flexible and global business structure, we process a wide range of complex precious metals-bearing materials. We are a global leader in our field because we never cease to pinpoint the needs of our customers. We work according to your expectations by using innovative technology in...
What you could do
It’s limitless. Our teams are at the cutting edge of materials science, chemistry and metallurgy. We have room for operators to work in our state-of-the-art production processes. Our support teams play a critical role in supporting the business growth. Managers at Umicore work on projects that are as exciting as they are challenging. R&D experts...