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Umicore in Germany

More than a technology leader in precious metals

Umicore is a global advanced materials and recycling group with extensive expertise in materials science, metallurgy, chemistry, and metals management. In Germany, Umicore employs over 1,700 people across five sites and operates nine business units.

Schwäbisch Gmünd

Umicore Galvanotechnik GmbH, located in Schwäbisch Gmünd, is part of the Metal Deposition Solutions business unit. The company develops, produces, and markets products for high-end (precious metal) electroplating applications.

Its broad product portfolio includes electrolytes and compounds as well as selected specialized processes for surface coating. These benefit applications in industries such as semiconductors, communications, electronics, and jewelry. The product range is complemented by dimensionally stable electrodes for electroplating processes such as water treatment, chrome plating, or wafer coating.

The passion for perfect surfaces reflected in the company’s slogan is shared by 200 employees at the Schwäbisch Gmünd site and 60 carefully selected representatives worldwide. They support renowned customers from development through to series production and beyond, serving as a competent service partner in the field of electroplated surface finishing.

Metal Deposition Solutions

Umicore Galvanotechnik GmbH

Klarenbergstraße 53-79, 73525 Schwäbisch Gmünd
T +49 7171 60 701, galvano@eu.umicore.com