Anniversary in the management: Uwe Wohlfarth turns 60

Umicore celebrated the 60th birthday of Uwe Wohlfarth, a long-standing employee, with a small gathering. The company thanked him for his many years of loyal and successful service. Managing Director Michael Herkommer emphasised that the birthday honouree has made an important contribution not only through his many years of experience and expertise, but also through his tireless commitment to the company and the environment.

Born in Gmuend, he is the proud father of two adult children and passed his A-levels at the Heubach gymnasium in 1984. After his military service, the technically gifted Uwe Wohlfarth began studying surface technology and materials science at the HTW Aalen, which he successfully completed in 1990.

He began his professional career as a sales engineer, later gaining valuable experience as an environmental officer in well-known companies in the region. In 2004, Wohlfarth began his affiliation with the renowned Gmuender company, which has now lasted for over 20 years, as head of the occupational safety and environmental protection department. For three years he has been a member of the management board, production manager and head of the EHS/QM department.

The keen sportsman is particularly proud of the EHS/QM team's recent successes, which ensure that the Umicore Group's sustainability goals are achieved, with the aim of achieving CO2 neutrality by 2035. Today, around half of the total energy consumption at the Schwaebisch Gmuend site is already covered by innovative and environmentally friendly in-house facilities. Wohlfarth can also point to a high level of safety at the site, which has impressively paid off for many years without a single long-term work-related accident.