Brussels, 4th June 2014. Umicore will participate at Green Week, the biggest annual conference on European environment policy, taking place from 3rd to 5th June in Brussels. This year’s theme ‘Circular Economy, Resource Efficiency & Waste’ fits closely with Umicore’s core activities.

Umicore will showcase its...

Today Umicore published its Annual Report for 2012. The report offers a fully integrated view of Umicore’s economic, environmental and social performance and focuses on those areas that are really material to its business. An online reporting centre enables readers to create their own customized report and offers additional functionality...

Highlights

Umicore posted a solid full year performance against a backdrop of slowing demand. Revenues grew by 5% year-on-year, primarily due to increased sales volumes in the Catalysis and Recycling business groups. Recurring EBITDA was 5% lower. The economic slowdown negatively impacted product mix and margins,...

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Umicore’s revenues were stable compared to the first half of 2012 with an increase in Catalysis and Energy Materials offset by a decrease in Recycling. Recurring EBIT in the period was down 15% year on year due to a less favourable product and regional mix and the impact of lower metal prices on...

 In 2007 the world’s strictest law on chemical substances came into effect. Known as REACH, the EU legislation aims to protect human health and the environment. Of particular interest to Umicore’s Cobalt & Specialty Materials business was the classification of certain cobalt compounds which are used in processes and...

Part of Umicore’s commitment to sustainability is managing and remediating environmental risks from past operations. A good example is the site of Viviez in southern France. A zinc refinery operated at the site from 1855 to 1987 when it was closed. Since then the site focuses exclusively on the transformation of zinc into beautiful...

Brussels, 5th of February 2014. Umicore, together with an external expert, has examined the cause of the tragic accident in Olen on 23 January in which two Umicore employees lost their lives. A preliminary report has been submitted to the Health and Safety Inspectorate.

The initial findings indicate that an unexpected accumulation of...

Highlights

Umicore’s revenues were slightly down compared to the first half of 2013 as a result of volume growth being offset by strong metal price and currency headwinds. Recurring EBIT was down 15% due to lower metal prices, currency headwinds and higher depreciation charges, partly offset by cost reductions.

Three Umicore departments joined forces to increase the melting speed of the blast furnace in Hoboken, Belgium. The collaboration led to a surge of innovative ideas and resulted in considerable economic and environmental benefits.

In 2012, daily production capacity at the blast furnace increased by 10%, while enabling a more flexible...

Umicore is again at the forefront of efforts to make air cleaner. A particulate treatment for gasoline engines will help carmakers meet upcoming tougher environmental standards. Our Automotive Catalyst R&D Centre in Hanau found solutions as a result from close collaboration with suppliers of filter substrates and developers of engine...

Brussels, 4 June 2013. During the European Commission’s Green Week on clean air, Umicore announced the commissioning of its new dedicated production line for heavy duty diesel (HDD) catalysts in Florange, France. To cater for upcoming demand Umicore recently announced that an additional line would be built at the plant. Production will...