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About

As a global advanced materials and recycling group, Umicore is actively shaping sustainable technologies across its business groups, from Catalysis and Recycling to Specialty Materials. In Germany, we focus on application areas where our expertise in materials science, chemistry, metallurgy and metals management enable solutions for clean mobility and technologies, a circular economy and high‑performance materials for a connected world.

Germany is home to five Umicore sites, each contributing distinct capabilities to our global network. Together, they combine long‑standing industrial expertise with innovation, research and production, supporting customers and partners across a wide range of industries.

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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.

Foundation of what we do
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.

What we value
Our values

The values of courage, collaboration and accountability, are crucial to our success. We actively promote these values and address any gaps in a constructive way. 

World player

The Umicore Group has industrial operations on all continents and serves a global customer base. Learn all about Umicore Group on our global website.  

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