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Why Umicore?
As anyone at Umicore will tell you, this is a place where you can build a dynamic career. As a growing, future-facing business, we offer a workplace where the scale of our work, the scope of our talent and the range of our opportunities grow with us, giving you the chance to contribute to a variety of exciting work. We understand how important...
Frequently asked questions
Find answers to common questions about using SAP Ariba at Umicore, covering procurement processes and supplier tools.
Storage of historical radioactive waste in Olen well under control
All buildings and installations containing radioactive materials were dismantled and remediated to ensure the safety of people and the environment.
Queer at Umicore
It all started back in October of 2021 when we invited KLIQ – advocates of LGBTQIA+ – to give a webinar called 'Diversity in orientations and gender identities'. The purpose: correct assumptions, bring the LGBTQIA+ community closer and to make a safe workplace for all. But what we got, was so much more than that. We proudly present: the inspiring...
Hoboken - Living together sustainably
In more than 130 years the site of Umicore has grown into one of the world's largest and most sophisticated refineries and recyclers of metals.
Information at the turn of the year
The year 2018 is coming to an end. Therefore we would like to have a look to the highlights of the year and some current topics. We are here for you again in the new year Please take into account for your need of products that we will have an operational rest from 24.12.2018 – 01.01.2019. From Wednesday, 02.01.2019, we are back for you as...
Udo Thomas
We move people – Udo Thomas by interview Udo has already been working at Umicore for 2x20 years and has not only remained loyal to the company but also to the same business unit over the years. “Working at Umicore means for me the belief in making a valued contribution to the overall success of the company in my field of business.“
Exceptionally high concentrations of lead in fine particulate matter near Umicore's Hoboken site

On March 1 and 5, 2024, exceptionally high concentrations of lead in fine particulate matter were measured close to Umicore's Hoboken site. The cause of these high levels may have been road works where unexpectedly a bed of historical residual metallurgical products was encountered. The Healthcare Department does not expect acute...
Creating web pages
How would you like to get in contact with us?
As up to now, you may eventually think as a customer. Or as a prospective customer: Let’s see what Umicore can offer. But no matter whether as a customer or a prospective customer – everyone has its own preferred ways to get informed, to operate and to communicate. And of course, also in the business sector, you want companies to open up for...
Immediate protection for high-quality final finishes
Our high-quality protective coatings give your decorative and technical products specific protection and quality advantages without influencing the characteristics of the precious metal surface. Overview of all protective layers highlights application area The perfect protective layer for your product depends on many factors in addition to...
A second chance for second life

Europe has a transformative, urgent opportunity to put circularity at the heart of its economy and reduce its needless overreliance on others for critical minerals. This chance must not go to waste.

In an era where international relations are becoming resolutely transactional and global supply chains are under threat,...