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New production facility for homogeneous catalysts | Umicore

Umicore announces construction of a new production facility in North America 

Precious Metals Chemistry

Umicore is pleased to announce an additional state-of-the-art production facility at its Catoosa site in the US. This significant double-digit million investment is based on strategic partnerships evolving into long-term contractual agreements with leading companies from the specialty chemicals sector.   

Umicore is pleased to announce an additional state-of-the-art production facility at its Catoosa site in the US. This significant double-digit million investment is based on strategic partnerships evolving into long-term contractual agreements with leading companies from the specialty chemicals sector.   

Construction of the facility will begin in 2025, with the goal of starting homogeneous catalyst production in early 2027. With this plant, Umicore is positioning itself as a worldwide leader for Grubbs Catalyst® production on a multi-ton level at different facilities on different continents - an outstanding advancement for the industry. This project is not only a milestone for Umicore but also a strong signal to the industry regarding the growing importance of homogeneous catalysts on industrial scale.

“The construction of this facility is a result of a longstanding successful collaboration with strategic partners and our shared commitment to innovation,” explains Volker Raab, Global Head of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development at Umicore. “This investment underscores Umicore´s commitment to developing optimum solutions together with our customers while strengthening both their and our market positions.”

The new facility will not only significantly expand Umicore’s global production capacity but also elevate the efficiency and sustainability of its production processes to a new level. With decades of experience in the manufacturing of homogeneous catalysts, Umicore, together with its partners, is committed to sustainable innovations and cutting-edge technologies that create a clear competitive advantage for both sides.

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