About
We are a global advanced materials and recycling group
Through Umicore's closed-loop business model and industry-leading innovation, our 12,000 colleagues are developing the materials that transform everyday life and improve the health of our planet.
We are striving to meet rising demand for metal-based technologies and recycling, cleaner mobility solutions, and the advanced materials needed for energy, electronics, space exploration, and more. Through our deep expertise in materials science, metallurgy, chemistry, and metals management, we are powering the cars of today and tomorrow, reducing harmful emissions and are giving new life to used metals.
Umicore is creating materials for a better life.

Closing the loop
Business Model
Umicore’s closed-loop business sets us apart. With extensive expertise in material science, chemistry, metallurgy and metals management we develop, produce and recycle technology materials that fulfill our mission to create materials for a better life.
Our values
The Umicore Way
The Umicore Way is at the heart of everything we do, guiding our commitment to ethical practices, sustainability and delivering long-term value through responsible operations.
