Umicore’s Supervisory Board has appointed Mathias Miedreich to succeed Marc Grynberg as CEO of the Group in the 4th quarter of this year. Marc Grynberg and Mathias Miedreich will work together to ensure an optimal onboarding and a smooth transition of leadership. 

Born in 1975 and a German national, Mathias Miedreich currently...

Umicore is a global leader in the production of rechargeable battery materials for hybrid and electric vehicles and recycles spent lithium-ion batteries with its unique recycling process ensuring minimal waste and impact on the environment. Umicore’s unique &...

Revenues and recurring EBIT were up substantially compared to the same period last year driven predominantly by growing demand for Umicore’s cathode materials for rechargeable batteries used in automotive applications.

The year is coming to an end. Therefore we would like to look back together with you and then start into a hopefully successful new year. 

Umicore announced today that it has received a binding offer from Fedrus International, a Belgian-based producer and distributor of building materials, to acquire its Building Products activities which trade under the brand name VMZINC. Based on this binding offer, Umicore has decided to pursue exclusive negotiations with Fedrus International....

You might have already heard of the European Green Deal. Seen as Europe’s new growth strategy, the Green Deal aims to make the EU the first continent in the world to be climate neutral by 2050. The action plan includes concrete milestones like zero pollution, affordable and secure energy, quality food, and smart transportation. But what...