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About us

>    70 years of experience in powder metallurgy

>    More than a supplier, a listening partner

>    Innovative powders as a result of long-term R&D investments

>    A unique global and comprehensive offer

>    Outstanding consistent quality, batch to batch

>    Service and technical support

>    Dust free granulated powders

>    Fully compliant with REACH and CLP regulations worldwide

The Specialist of Fine Metallic Powders 

Umicore Tool Materials is specialized in designing, producing and distributing fine metal powders for various applications like Hard Metals, Diamond Tools, High density materials, Electrical contacts, Shielding materials, Metal Injection Molding, Friction materials, Thermal spray and Hardfacing.

9 Reasons to Trust Umicore

1.

ONE GLOBAL OFFER

We offer a comprehensive range of fine metallic powders covering a broad range of applications. This unique position makes Umicore your preferred supplier.

2.

RECYCLING

We are strongly involved in a circular economy model and we use more and more secondary raw materials. Offering Cobalt recycling services is also the achievement of this commitment.

3.

QUALITY AND CONSISTENCY

Producing high-quality and consistent powders is a daily commitment taken by the whole Umicore team.

4.

INNOVATIVE POWDERS

15 highly skilled engineers and technicians continuously improve processes and design new products. Developing innovative and differentiated products is our cornerstone and positions our company as a reference in the powder metallurgy industry.

5.

LISTENING PARTNER

More than a supplier, a partner. Driven by your success, the whole Umicore team provides recommendations, brings technical assistance and supports your developments and projects.

6.

DUST FREE GRANULATED POWDERS 

With an annual granulation capacity of 800 tons, we offer industrial quantities of granulated powders. As a real pioneer, we invested  very early in a high-tech granulation chain producing homogeneous, consistent and transport-proof granules.

7.

70 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

70 years of energy and passion, 70 years of listening, 70 years of technological know-how, 70 years of innovation, built a reputation of premium supplier.

8.

AGILITY, FLEXIBILITY AND REACTIVITY

In a constantly moving business environment and with rather limited visibility, you can rely on a flexible, reactive and efficient supplier. We are organized to serve you at best.

9.

ETHICS

Our activity is driven by a code of ethics regarding raw material sourcing and general business behavior.

800 customers worldwide

4 plants worldwide

30 sales agents

200 products

5000  tons production capacity

250 collaborators

Deliveries in 75 countries