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Innovative Chemicals For Client-Centered Solutions!
Welcome to Umicore Specialty Materials Bruges, also known as Umicore’s business line "Metal Carboxylates & Organics”. With many years of experience in focusing highly on Research & Development, we use our expertise to launch innovative products that create client-centered solutions in terms of technological competences, economic optimizations and ecological advantages.
We manufacture products for various industries, ranging from paints & coatings to polyurethane, rubber tires, lubricants, and many more! Look for your industry and find out more about our specialty chemicals portfolio for your segment!
At Umicore Specialty Materials Bruges, we have a long history in producing alkyd resins, metal carboxylates, naphthenic acid and fatty acid esters. Discover more about our fascinating chemistries and how they can fit your activities!
We are a recognized manufacturing service partner for numerous small, mid-size to multinational companies in a wide range of (specialty) chemical applications. From start-up to additional capacity needs, we can support you!
We take pride in our commitment to regulatory excellence
Our team of experts is dedicated to ensuring that our products are compliant to all relevant regulatory requirements, while also anticipating future regulatory trends. But our commitment to regulatory excellence does not stop there. We also strive to create safe and low-toxic chemicals that minimize the impact on human health and the environment.
Umicore has embedded the European Union's REACH regulation in the core of its business, ensuring full compliance throughout the value chain at all times. To maintain this, we are committed to supporting our suppliers and customers during the complete REACH process.
Our Research and Development team works tirelessly to find innovative solutions to reduce the use of hazardous chemicals and improve the overall safety of our products.
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Quality is at the heart of our products
At Umicore Specialty Materials Bruges, we prioritize quality and strive for excellence. Our dedication to providing products and services that meet or exceed our clients’ expectations is unwavering.
We design our products to effortlessly blend into your processes and formulations, enhancing production efficiency. We take pride in our steadfast commitment to our Total Quality Management System (TQMS) and adherence to high industry standards.
Our certifications are a testament to our corporate responsibility. We are committed to delivering outstanding products and services, while reducing our environmental footprint.
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Come meet us at...
The Tire Technology Expo is the tire industry's premier annual event, scheduled for March 4-6, 2025 in Hannover Germany. It brings together a global community of scientists, engineers, academics, and professionals to exchange knowledge, discover the latest industry advancements, view new products, and influence the future of tire manufacturing and design. USMB will be participating—come see us at booth C 608!
We will be exhibiting at the European Coatings Show on March 25th, 26th and 27th 2025 in Nürnberg, Germany. The European Coatings Show (ECS) is thé gathering of the coatings and paint industry in 2025. More information will follow once available.
About Umicore Specialty Materials Bruges
We are your partner in organic and metal organic chemistry.
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How can we be of service to you?
Are you looking for a product in our existing portfolio, or a tailor-made chemical? Our team of expert chemists and trained application managers are happy to assist you. Submit the form so we can reach out and start collaborating!