Press releases
Umicore announced today that it has agreed to sell its European Technical Materials business to SAXONIA Edelmetalle GmbH, a long-established German refiner and manufacturer of precious metal chemical compounds, semi-finished products and contact…
At a long-service anniversary celebration, 15 Umicore employees celebrated their service anniversaries together with their families. Thirteen of them have been with the company for 25 years, and two for as long as 40 years. “You, as employees, but…
The three-year technology-based partnership is a landmark for the FIA Formula E Championship. Through this partnership, Umicore and Mahindra Racing show that top electric car racing performance can be achieved using alternative energy sources,…
To offer customers the widest possible selection and variety of gold bars, Umicore has expanded its existing gold bar range. At this year’s International Precious Metals and Commodities Fair in Munich from November 2 to 3, the materials technology…
For the fifth consecutive year, the Precious Metals Chemistry division of the materials technology and recycling group Umicore is making a donation to the Parents’ Initiative for Children with Leukemia and Cancer at the University Children’s…
Half year results 2017
Umicore recorded a strong performance in the first half of 2017 generating revenue and earnings growth in all segments. Revenues excluding discontinued operations were up by 13% while recurring EBIT was up by 26%. The most significant growth was…
Umicore’s business unit Precious Metals Chemistry today inaugurated its innovative production unit for advanced metal organic precursor technologies used in the semiconductor and LED markets, respectively TMGa (Trimethylgallium) and TEGa…
Umicore announced today that is has reached an agreement to acquire the heavy duty diesel and stationary catalyst businesses of Haldor Topsoe for an enterprise value of DKK 900 million (approx. EUR 120 million) plus an earn-out.
Trading update Q1 2017
Revenues from continued operations increased 13%, reflecting strong growth particularly in activities related to clean mobility. In Catalysis, revenues increased by 9%, largely driven by growth in sales of automotive catalysts for both light-duty…
Umicore announced today an investment programme of € 300 million between 2017 and 2019 to further increase its production of NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) cathode materials for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. NMC is the preferred cathode…
Umicore today announced the acquisition of the combined 50% shareholdings of Samkwang Glass Ind. Co., Ltd. and OCI Company Ltd. in the South Korean automotive catalyst joint venture, Ordeg Co. Ltd. for € 82 million (KRW 100 billion). Umicore –…
Full Year Results 2016
Revenues and recurring EBIT from continued operations were up 3% and 7% respectively. Revenues for the Group including iscontinued operations were up 1% and recurring EBIT increased by 6%. Strong growth in Automotive Catalysts and Rechargeable…