The Cobalt
and Energy Products (CEP) Business Unit of Umicore is the world’s leading
manufacturer of a complete portfolio of cathode and anode materials for
batteries: It operates facilities worldwide including Belgium, Korea, Canada and
China. Its marketing organization is tailored to satisfy the specific
needs of its customers.
Recent industrial investments include a new lithium cobaltite plant
in Korea as well as major expansions in cobalt oxide, nickel hydroxide
and zinc powders.
CEP is a strong believer in battery applications for a better world
of communication, data processing and mobility. CEP contributes to develop
high capacity batteries for portable and stationary applications and for
the electric vehicle.
zinc powder and calots and indium compounds for the primary battery sector,
and cobalt, nickel, cadmium and lithium compounds for rechargeable Li-ion,
NiMH and NiCd batteries.
