Umicore is a Belgian multinational advanced materials and recycling group headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. The company has a history spanning more than 200 years, with roots going back to 1805, while the Umicore Group in its present form was established in 2001. Umicore develops technologies and materials that support cleaner mobility, energy storage, electronics, recycling and other advanced industrial applications. Its main activities are organized around Battery Materials Solutions, Catalysis, Recycling, and Specialty Materials, with expertise covering materials science, chemistry, metallurgy and metals management. The company operates internationally and serves markets including automotive and mobility, energy and batteries, electronics and telecommunications, aerospace, healthcare and life sciences.