Member Companies

Umicore

Location

1 km. NE of Fort Saskatchewan

Employees and full time contractors (excluding construction workforce)

Approximately 30

Products

Half Micron, Ultrafine, Extrafine (EF) and Five Micron (5M) Cobalt Powders

Contact

Phone: 780-992-5700

www.umicore.com

www.toolmaterials.umicore.com

Overview

Umicore Canada is part of Umicore's Advanced Materials business group and produces micron and sub-micron sized spherical fine cobalt powder for use as a binder in cutting tools. Umicore Canada makes its powder through a proprietary hydrometallurgical process that provides unique processing advantages for the end customer and improved tool properties.

 

The facility maintains ISO 9001 and 14001 registration and was recognized by Alberta Environment as EnviroChampions.