Umicore one of the "Suppliers of the Year" by HARTING Technology Group

Umicore Electroplating was honored by the HARTING Technology Group, Espelkamp/Germany, ​​as "Supplier of the Year". Overall, the electronics specialist thanked eight companies for their cooperation. Umicore Electroplating has been supplying HARTING for a long time especially with precious metal electrolytes. They are used to refine electronic connectors with palladium nickel and gold surfaces. "Your expertise, your skills and your high-end processes are a prerequisite for the high quality of our products," said Maresa Harting-Hertz, President/General Partner, Senior Vice President Finance and Purchasing at HARTING, to the representatives of the awarded companies. "The quality of the supplied equipment, raw materials and parts is crucial for the reputation of the brand HARTING. For this, you deserve our thanks and appreciation." Umicore Electroplating was represented at the ceremony by Thilo Kuhn, Head of Sales and Marketing, and Friedrich Talgner, Division Manager Technical Precious Metal Applications.

Umicore belongs to the globally leading suppliers of electrolytes and platinum-plated anodes. The company is represented in 60 countries through its subsidiaries, offices and service partners. For the electronics industry, among others gold, silver and palladium electrolytes for plug contacts and for printed circuit boards are part of the product portfolio. Growing importance are getting also anti-tarnishing processes. They shield the sensitive contacts and keep them functional. This can be long-term or temporary, for example, for the transport of semi-finished products.