Activities in Germany

Group structure

Catalysis

Energy & Surface Technologies

Recycling

Business Units

Automotive Catalysts

We are one of the leading producers of emission control catalysts for gasoline and diesel on-road and non-road applications, power generation and industrial processes to meet environmental standards around the world.   

Bad Säckingen,
Hanau

Battery Recycling Solutions

Our leading technology closes the loop for rechargeable batteries. We use proprietary high-quality recycling processes to recover all valuable metals in an environmentally sound manner. We offer a unique sustainable and circular approach. 

Hanau

Cobalt & Specialty Materials

We are experts in sourcing, production and distribution of cobalt and nickel products. Our materials are at the heart of everyday products such as rechargeable batteries, tools, paints and tyres. Our recycling and refining processes, give new life to cobalt and other metals.  

Essen

Fuel Cell & Stationary Catalysts

We are a leading player in emissions control catalysis for industrial plants and shipping, and supply state-of-the-art fuel cell catalysts for zero emission mobility and green hydrogen production. 

Hanau

Jewelry & Industrial Metals

We are experts in developing products and processes based on precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum. Our customers use these materials to make fine jewelry, coins, high-purity glass and industrial catalysts. We provide our customers with sustainable and responsible sourcing of these metals and closed-loop recycling.  

Hanau,
Pforzheim

Metal Deposition Solutions

We are one of the world's leading suppliers of products for (precious) metal-based electroplating and PVD coating of surfaces in the nano and micrometre range. Our solutions for the highest demands are used in many products of daily use or enable their production in the first place. 

Schwäbisch Gmünd

Precious Metals Chemistry

We are experts in metals-based catalysis for life-enhancing applications. Emission treatment technologies, cancer treatments, the production of fine chemicals and advanced electronics – all are made possible by our organometallic technology know-how.  

Hanau

Precious Metals Management

We supply and handle all precious metals, ensuring physical delivery by using both the output of our precious metals refineries and our network of industrial partners and banks. We offer our customers tailor-made solutions for delivering, hedging and trading precious metals.

Hanau

Rechargeable Battery Materials

We are a pioneer in battery materials and a leading cathode material supplier for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, giving added range and performance to electric vehicles, and longer battery life for portable electronics.  

Hanau