Umicore S.A.

Umicore S.A. operates as a materials technology enterprise, headquartered in Bruxelles, Bruxelles-Capitale, and employs a substantial workforce of 13,928 individuals full-time. Its core activities revolve around the scientific disciplines of materials science, chemistry, and metallurgy. The company's operations are segmented into three principal business areas: Catalysis, Energy & Surface Technologies, and Recycling. A significant portion of Umicore's revenue is derived from its pioneering clean technologies, including emission control catalysts, materials crucial for rechargeable batteries and photovoltaics, fuel cells, and its recycling services. Within the Catalysis division, the company manufactures compounds based on precious metals, serving the fine chemicals, life science, and pharmaceutical sectors. Meanwhile, its Energy & Surface Technologies unit develops materials essential for various clean energy applications, such as the generation and storage systems found in rechargeable batteries and solar panels.

Umicore S.A. trades as NVJP.DE on XETRA. The company is classified in Basic Materials / Chemicals - Specialty and reports in EUR.

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Umicore S.A. can be compared against peers such as First Majestic Silver Corp., Fuchs Petrolub SE, Fuchs Petrolub SE, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, Aurubis AG.

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Company website: https://www.umicore.be

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