Press releases
14 apprentices and dual students are excited to start their apprenticeships at Umicore in Hanau
On September 2, 2024, 13 apprentices and one dual student began a new chapter in their professional careers at the circular materials technology group Umicore in Hanau. Five prospective chemical laboratory assistants, three chemical technicians,…
Half Year Results 2024
Umicore publishes its 2024 Half Year Results and provides an update on strategic review of Battery Materials activities and impairments.
Opening of the art exhibition “Verspielt?” supported by Umicore at the Palmengarten in Frankfurt
In line with its sustainable business model, the circular materials technology group Umicore is supporting the art exhibition “Verspielt? - Roulette mit der Insekten- und Pflanzenwelt” (Playful? - Roulette with the insect and plant world) at the…
Five apprentices at Umicore, a circular materials technology company, had an important reason to celebrate today. An industrial clerk, a chemical technician, and three chemical laboratory assistants proudly received their diplomas during a ceremony…
On July 2, 2024, the Hanau Sustainability Award ceremony took place in the Hanau Amphitheater for the eighth consecutive year. Once again this year, Umicore, as sponsor of the jury prize, provided prize money of €6,000 to promote outstanding…
The Wolfgang Industrial Park secured third place in the 2024 Responsible Care State Competition organized by the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI Hessen) with its joint campaign “365 Days of Safety in Everyday Life.”
Against the backdrop of the ongoing transition to electric mobility, Umicore has been working in recent years to adapt its Automotive Catalysts business to changing market conditions. This includes a continued focus on efficiency and performance,…
Slowdown in EV growth significantly impacts 2024 outlook for Umicore’s Battery Materials activities
Against the backdrop of a sharp slowdown in the growth of demand for EVs impacting the entire supply chain, customers’ demand projections for Umicore’s battery materials have steeply declined in recent weeks. Consequently 2024 volumes for its…
On the proposal of the newly appointed CEO Bart Sap, Umicore has nominated Jensen Verhelle as Executive Vice President of the Catalysis Business Group and member of the Management Board, effective May 16th, 2024.
Umicore announces CEO succession
Umicore announces the appointment of Bart Sap as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 16th. He will succeed Mathias Miedreich who has decided to step down, in mutual agreement with the Supervisory Board.
Umicore and STL, subsidiary of Gécamines, have signed an exclusive, long-term partnership agreement whereby Umicore will support STL to valorize germanium from the Big Hill tailings site in Lubumbashi, DRC.
Umicore has signed a second 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Gasum to source renewable electricity for its site in Kokkola, Finland, where Umicore refines cobalt and produces precursor cathode active materials for electric vehicle…