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Overview
- Summary
- Umicore Korea Catalyst Co., Ltd. is a specialized catalyst manufacturing company established in 1985, primarily engaged in the production and supply of automotive exhaust gas purification catalysts and environmental and industrial catalysts. The company operates a production plant in Ulsan's Onsan National Industrial Complex and an R&D center and hydrogen fuel cell catalyst production facility in Songdo, focusing on product excellence through continuous R&D collaboration with its German headquarters. It possesses the first domestic experience in developing hydrogen fuel cell catalysts in the eco-friendly mobility materials sector, supplying products to Hyundai Motor Company, demonstrating its focus on eco-friendly technology development. As part of the Automotive Catalysts business group of Umicore, a global materials technology company headquartered in Belgium, it plays a role in supplying exhaust gas purification catalysts to domestic automobile manufacturers.Umicore Korea Catalyst Co., Ltd. is a specialized catalyst manufacturing company established in 1985, primarily engaged in the production and supply of automotive exhaust gas purification catalysts and environmental and industrial catalysts. The company operates a production plant in Ulsan's Onsan National Industrial Complex and an R&D center and hydrogen fuel cell catalyst production facility in Songdo, focusing on product excellence through continuous R&D collaboration with its German headquarters. It possesses the first domestic experience in developing hydrogen fuel cell catalysts in the eco-friendly mobility materials sector, supplying products to Hyundai Motor Company, demonstrating its focus on eco-friendly technology development. As part of the Automotive Catalysts business group of Umicore, a global materials technology company headquartered in Belgium, it plays a role in supplying exhaust gas purification catalysts to domestic automobile manufacturers.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Automotive Exhaust Gas Purification Catalysts: Key technological products that reduce harmful substances in exhaust gases from internal combustion engine vehicles. These products support customers in improving fuel efficiency and complying with eco-friendly regulations, embodying over 30 years of accumulated technological know-how.Automotive Exhaust Gas Purification Catalysts: Key technological products that reduce harmful substances in exhaust gases from internal combustion engine vehicles. These products support customers in improving fuel efficiency and complying with eco-friendly regulations, embodying over 30 years of accumulated technological know-how.
- Environmental and Industrial Catalysts: Catalyst solutions that remove harmful substances generated in various industrial sectors and prevent environmental pollution.Environmental and Industrial Catalysts: Catalyst solutions that remove harmful substances generated in various industrial sectors and prevent environmental pollution.
- Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electrode Catalysts: A technology first developed in Korea in 2019, supplied to Hyundai Motor's 'Nexo' hydrogen cars, contributing significantly to securing a leading position in the global hydrogen fuel cell vehicle market. The company operates a hydrogen fuel cell catalyst production facility in Songdo, focusing on developing future eco-friendly energy technologies.Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electrode Catalysts: A technology first developed in Korea in 2019, supplied to Hyundai Motor's 'Nexo' hydrogen cars, contributing significantly to securing a leading position in the global hydrogen fuel cell vehicle market. The company operates a hydrogen fuel cell catalyst production facility in Songdo, focusing on developing future eco-friendly energy technologies.
- Global R&D Network: A system for developing cutting-edge technologies and enhancing product competitiveness through close collaboration with the Automotive Catalysts business unit headquarters in Hanau, Germany. It leverages the extensive global R&D and production infrastructure of its Belgian parent company to secure competitiveness in both domestic and international markets.Global R&D Network: A system for developing cutting-edge technologies and enhancing product competitiveness through close collaboration with the Automotive Catalysts business unit headquarters in Hanau, Germany. It leverages the extensive global R&D and production infrastructure of its Belgian parent company to secure competitiveness in both domestic and international markets.
- Core Advantages
- Leading Eco-friendly Technology: First domestic development of hydrogen fuel cell electrode catalysts and supply to Hyundai Motor, securing a competitive edge in the eco-friendly mobility market. Over 30 years of technological development experience in automotive exhaust gas purification catalysts, demonstrating specialized expertise.Leading Eco-friendly Technology: First domestic development of hydrogen fuel cell electrode catalysts and supply to Hyundai Motor, securing a competitive edge in the eco-friendly mobility market. Over 30 years of technological development experience in automotive exhaust gas purification catalysts, demonstrating specialized expertise.
- Global R&D and Production Infrastructure: Technological superiority based on the extensive global network of the Belgian parent company and continuous R&D collaboration with the German headquarters. Operation of a state-of-the-art technology center and hydrogen fuel cell catalyst production facility in Songdo, driving technological innovation.Global R&D and Production Infrastructure: Technological superiority based on the extensive global network of the Belgian parent company and continuous R&D collaboration with the German headquarters. Operation of a state-of-the-art technology center and hydrogen fuel cell catalyst production facility in Songdo, driving technological innovation.
- Sustainable Management Strategy: Setting a goal to achieve carbon neutrality (Net Zero) by 2035 and implementing ESG management practices such as increasing renewable energy use, and reducing air pollution and water consumption. Efforts to realize a circular economy by prioritizing metal recycling and raw material reuse as core strategies.Sustainable Management Strategy: Setting a goal to achieve carbon neutrality (Net Zero) by 2035 and implementing ESG management practices such as increasing renewable energy use, and reducing air pollution and water consumption. Efforts to realize a circular economy by prioritizing metal recycling and raw material reuse as core strategies.
- Stable Client Base and Supply Chain: A stable business structure supplying exhaust gas purification and hydrogen fuel cell catalysts to major domestic automobile manufacturers like Hyundai Motor. Focus on strict capital allocation and leveraging customer contracts through take-or-pay agreements.Stable Client Base and Supply Chain: A stable business structure supplying exhaust gas purification and hydrogen fuel cell catalysts to major domestic automobile manufacturers like Hyundai Motor. Focus on strict capital allocation and leveraging customer contracts through take-or-pay agreements.
- Diversified Catalyst Portfolio: Production of environmental and industrial catalysts in addition to automotive exhaust gas purification catalysts, addressing diverse market demands.Diversified Catalyst Portfolio: Production of environmental and industrial catalysts in addition to automotive exhaust gas purification catalysts, addressing diverse market demands.
- Target Industrie
- Automotive Industry: Contribution to the development of eco-friendly vehicles through the supply of automotive exhaust gas purification catalysts and catalysts for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.Automotive Industry: Contribution to the development of eco-friendly vehicles through the supply of automotive exhaust gas purification catalysts and catalysts for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
- Environmental Industry: Provision of solutions for removing harmful substances and preventing air pollution through environmental and industrial catalysts.Environmental Industry: Provision of solutions for removing harmful substances and preventing air pollution through environmental and industrial catalysts.
- Eco-friendly Energy Industry: Contribution to the establishment of future eco-friendly energy systems through hydrogen fuel cell catalyst technology.Eco-friendly Energy Industry: Contribution to the establishment of future eco-friendly energy systems through hydrogen fuel cell catalyst technology.
- Major Markets
- South KoreaSouth Korea
- Germany (R&D headquarters collaboration)Germany (R&D headquarters collaboration)
- Certifications/Patents
- Quality Management System Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certifications demonstrating systematic quality management capabilities.Quality Management System Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certifications demonstrating systematic quality management capabilities.
- Environmental Management System Certification: ISO 14001 environmental management system certification reflecting efforts to minimize environmental impact.Environmental Management System Certification: ISO 14001 environmental management system certification reflecting efforts to minimize environmental impact.
- Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certification: OHSAS 18001 occupational health and safety management system certification for establishing a safe working environment.Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certification: OHSAS 18001 occupational health and safety management system certification for establishing a safe working environment.
- Energy Management System Certification: ISO 50001 energy management system certification for managing and reducing energy consumption.Energy Management System Certification: ISO 50001 energy management system certification for managing and reducing energy consumption.
- AEO Certification: AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certification for reliable trade activities.AEO Certification: AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certification for reliable trade activities.
- ESG E (Environmental) Excellence Award: Recognized as the first recipient in the ESG E (Environmental) Excellence category of the 'CSV·ESG Porter Prize' in 2022.ESG E (Environmental) Excellence Award: Recognized as the first recipient in the ESG E (Environmental) Excellence category of the 'CSV·ESG Porter Prize' in 2022.
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Location
331 Songdogukje-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, South Korea
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