Umicore builds catalyst facility in Poland

The plant will provide catalyst systems for both light duty and heavy duty vehicles and will be equipped with the newest generation equipment comprising two production lines and all peripheral installations and assets for logistics, quality assurance and analytical inspection of products.

Umicore will also incorporate measures to minimize energy use and CO2 emissions at the plant. The investment amounts to approximately € 40 million and will initially create over 80 new jobs. Construction of the plant will start in July 2014 and completion is planned for the beginning of 2016.