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Umicore, Githo Nijlen and Thomas More prepare young people for STEM in their future
How can the business world help schools awaken young people’s enthusiasm for STEM fields and professions? This question has been preoccupying us at Umicore for some time. After a few previous projects, in which we inspired and informed young people about science, technology, engineering and mathematics, we have now joined forces with Githo...
LOHC technology: accelerating the deployment of hydrogen storage and fuel cell electric vehicles

Green hydrogen – hydrogen created using renewable energy sources –  is expected to be an important element in a future carbon-neutral economy. However, the transportation and storage of hydrogen is today mainly based on liquid compressed hydrogen, which has to be stored either at extremely high pressures (350-700 bar)...
Umicore introduces new generation Li-ion battery recycling technologies and announces award with ACC
Umicore announces the signing of an agreement with Automotive Cells Company (ACC) on battery recycling services for the needs of ACC pilot plant in Nersac.   
Pioneering platinum coating of Porous Transport Layers (PTL) and Bipolar Plates (BPL) made of titanium
Precisely matched platinum layers for bi-polar plates (BPL) and porous transport layers (TPL) made of titanium to achieve the best possible efficiency.
LOHC technology: accelerating the deployment of hydrogen storage and fuel cell electric vehicles
LOHC technologies, good alternative solution to green hydrogen, expected to be an important element in a future carbon-neutral economy.
PLATINODE® EGL: Anoden für Bandverzinkungsanlagen

Bandverzinkungsanlagen sind darauf spezialisiert, Stahlbänder mit einer schützenden Zinkschicht zu versehen. Verzinkte Stahlbänder werden in vielen Industriezweigen eingesetzt, unter anderem in der Automobil-, Bau- und Haushaltsgeräteindustrie. Ein wesentlicher Bestandteil dieser Bandverzinkungsanlagen sind die Anoden. Diese werden benötigt um...
"Our country must become a world leader in the recycling and reuse of batteries for electric vehicles" : Georges Gilkinet
A study conducted by GreenImpact, supported by Minister Gilkinet, shows enormous potential for the recycling and reuse of batteries for electric vehicles.
Umicore shares details on cost saving measures and pauses construction of its battery materials plant in Canada
Umicore decides to continue to pause construction of its battery materials plant in Loyalist, Ontario, Canada.
Umicore confirms expansion of its EV battery materials production footprint with CAM and pCAM plant in Ontario, Canada
Umicore constructs a 35 GWh equivalent battery materials production plant in Loyalist, ON, to serve the North American market for electric vehicle batteries.
Umicore and PowerCo establish joint venture for European battery materials production
Unique cooperation in European automotive industry: Umicore and Volkswagen Group battery company PowerCo to establish large-scale supply chain for sustainable batteries   Joint venture invests € 3 billion and aims to produce battery materials for 2.2 million fully electric cars per year by the end of the decade  
Umicore and PowerCo establish joint venture for European battery materials production
Unique cooperation in European automotive industry: Umicore and Volkswagen Group battery company PowerCo to establish large-scale supply chain for sustainable batteries   Joint venture invests € 3 billion and aims to produce battery materials for 2.2 million fully electric cars per year by the end of the decade  
Umicore announces changes to its Executive Committee and Board

Umicore announced today some changes to the composition of its Executive Committee, that will be effective from 1 April this year, and some changes to the Board of Directors to be approved by the next Ordinary Shareholders’ meeting on 26 April.

Executive Committee

Marc van Sande, Executive Vice President Energy &...