Umicore PMC – your partner for precious metal containing chemicals in all volumes

In a world where flexibility and reliability are crucial, Umicore PMC positions itself as a global supplier of precious metal-containing chemicals – for every volume requirement. Whether it's a large batch for series production or a smaller quantity for an R&D project or for your niche application: We know that innovation often starts small and want to make you happy with small volumes too.

Volume variety: from milligrams to tons

Our clients come to us with a wide range of requirements – and we deliver. We are proud to offer our tailor-made products for every order size. This means: no minimum quantities, no compromises on quality or service. Whether you're starting a pilot project or are scaling-up your production – we're by your side.

Submarkets & applications: variety with depth

Our precious metal chemicals are used in highly specialized industries – wherever consistent quality  and reliability are required:

• Heterogeneous catalysis: Our chemicals are used to produce a wide variety of heterogeneous catalysts indispensable for multiple chemical conversions. Customers benefit from consistent quality – even with small batches.
• Automotive and industry emission control: Our chemicals are used to produce automotive catalysts as well as further emission control catalysts in various industries, such as the coffee roasting industry, to meet the strictest environmental requirements. Flexible volumes are crucial here too.
• Hydrogen technologies: Whether electrolysis, fuel cells, or hydrogen storage solutions – PMC supplies precious metal precursors supporting the development of new technologies in the transition to green energy. Small quantities for pilot projects? No problem.
• Surface technologies: Our precious metal chemicals are used to produce solutions for electroplating, plating-on-plastic, electroless plating as well as new surface technologies. We deliver reliably any special quantities for our customers.
• Gas sensors & diagnostics: For the gas sensor industry and development of diagnostic tools, we supply high-purity precious metal chemicals – often in very small but highly critical quantities.

From milligram to tons - we serve markets with their needs. 

Global supply capability & service orientation

With multiple production sites worldwide, we  are the ideal partner to provide short lead times, availability of production capacity and global security of supply  – even for short-term requests. Our customers benefit from  personalized assistance, technical advice, and a service that meets their needs. Because for us, it's not just the product that counts, but the partnership.

Sustainability & responsibility

Responsible sourcing of precious metals and diligent handling of precious metal chemicals is a self-evident for us. With many decades of experience in the precious metal business, we know how to handle valuable resources ensuring a sustainable procurement and providing assurance that these highly valuable materials are responsibly processed and handled.  At Umicore Precious Metals Refining, we are recycling all spent materials and side streams to recover the precious metals and put them back in the eco-cycle. This way, we in Umicore contribute to resource conservation together with our customers – and are “closing the loop”.

Conclusion: Your Order Counts

Umicore PMC stands for flexibility, quality, and partnership – regardless of the demanded volume. Our message to the market is clear: “Small volumes help us to make you happy too.” Because every order is a sign of your trust – and an opportunity to achieve great things together.