Umicore celebrates a successful business year

Last Friday, a large number of the approximately 200 employees of Umicore Galvanotechnik GmbH gathered for the annual company Christmas party, this time at the Gmuender Wissenswerkstatt eule, to celebrate their achievements this year.

The evening began with a reception where guests were greeted with warming drinks such as hot Aperol and apple punch. The guests enjoyed the drinks and the buffet, which was prepared by an external caterer.

Managing director Michael Herkommer thanked all employees for their commitment, which he said was the main reason why Umicore in Schwaebisch Gmuend can look back on a very successful financial year despite all the crises. He highlighted the founding of the subsidiary USSM last year as a further milestone in the company's history and a guarantee of future success, which he believes will quickly establish itself in the new semiconductor business field. Michael Herkommer then took the time to honour employees celebrating 25 and 40 years of service together with the chairman of the works council, Frank Oberst, in a worthy setting.

After the official part, the five-member management team, dressed in blue coats and protective goggles, opened the upcoming karaoke session with an entertaining performance of the song ‘Bruttosozialprodukt’. This performance not only caused hearty laughter, but also encouraged many of those present to pick up the microphone themselves and demonstrate their singing and often comedic talent. The consistently positive atmosphere led many employees to stay even after the official end of the event to let the evening come to a convivial close.