Full-Time
Posted on 6/14/2025
Produces sustainable technologies and specialty chemicals
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Senior, Expert
Bolton, UK
Hybrid working is supported, but specific in-office days are not mentioned.
Johnson Matthey focuses on sustainable technologies and specialty chemicals, providing products and services to various industries such as automotive, pharmaceuticals, and energy. Their offerings include catalysts, precious metal products, fine chemicals, and process technologies, which help improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Unlike many competitors, Johnson Matthey emphasizes research and development to create high-performance materials that meet the specific needs of their clients, ranging from large corporations to specialized firms. The company's goal is to promote sustainability and social responsibility while enhancing life through their advanced technologies.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1817
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Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
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Johnson Matthey confirmed the sale of its Catalyst Technologies division, including its sustainable aviation fuel project, to Honeywell for £1.8 billion, with net proceeds of £1.4 billion. The sale is part of efforts to address underperformance and pressure from activist investor Standard Industries. The company faced a £329 million impairment, mainly in its hydrogen business, and expects its Hydrogen Technologies to break even by 2025/26. The project received a £4.7 million UK grant.
Honeywell has agreed to acquire Johnson Matthey's catalyst technologies for £1.8 billion in cash, aligning with its strategy on automation and energy solutions. The catalyst unit, expected to generate £613 million annually, will be integrated into Honeywell's automation business. This acquisition is part of a trend of US firms targeting UK mid-cap companies, highlighting increased US interest in UK tech assets.
Willis Sustainable Fuels (WSF) has selected Johnson Matthey (JM) and bp's Fischer Tropsch (FT) CANS(TM) technology for its SAF facility at Dorman Point, on the Teesworks site.
Battery Minerals is developing Lithium-Ion ("Li-Ion") recycling, a subset of the package of battery related technologies that Gelion acquired from Johnson Matthey in 2023.
Johnson Matthey launches new catalyst-testing units for FCC additives.