Our Partners

Umicore is a global materials technology and recycling group with a clear mission: creating materials for a better life. With more than 11.000 colleagues worldwide, Umicore brings innovative ideas into realworld solutions and a unique closedloop business model into sustainable solutions that shape the future.

Across battery materials, catalysis, recycling and specialty materials, Umicore drives progress on major global trends, from clean mobility to circularity. The company develops advanced materials that power everyday life while reducing our planet’s environmental impact.

By combining deep expertise with a commitment to sustainability, Umicore enables industries to grow responsibly and supports a healthier environment for generations to come.

Umicore Specialty Materials Bruges (USMB) has long-standing expertise in producing alkyd resins/emulsions, metal carboxylates, naphthenic acids and rubber adhesion promoters for a wide range of industries (coatings, composites, insulation, tyre industry,…)

With a strong focus on R&D, USMB leverages its technical knowhow to develop innovative products. These products deliver customerfocused solutions that offer technological performance, economic efficiency and clear ecological benefits.