At a time when the availability of Critical Raw Materials (CRM) is one of the world’s main concerns, the OMCD Group stands in a unique position — a position built over time through targeted investments and continuous research.
It’s the result of a clear vision and a consistent strategy: achieving independence in raw material sourcing and ensuring long-term supply security and reliability for our customers.
A Vision Born in the 1990s
This achievement is not a reaction to current market tensions, but rather the outcome of a long-term strategy pursued with determination since the 1990s, with the goal of reducing dependence on external sources of tungsten, the key material in hard metal production.
From Technology to Supply Security
Thanks to its ability to:
- Recycle hard metal scrap internally in a dedicated facility;
- Maintain strategic, planned stock levels;
- Control every stage of the production chain,
OMCD is able to offer stable supply even during periods of strong market volatility, minimizing the effects of global fluctuations.
For our customers, this means one essential thing: the certainty of receiving high-quality products, always and without interruption.
Sustainability as an Industrial Choice
Independence in raw materials is not only a strategic advantage — it is also a choice of sustainability.
OMCD’s internal recycling processes help to reduce the use of primary resources, limit waste, and lower the environmental impact of production.
Every kilogram of tungsten recovered represents a step toward a more responsible and circular production model — a goal OMCD pursues with the same commitment it applies to building its technological autonomy.
Looking to the Future with Confidence
Today, while many industry players are only beginning to explore solutions to the raw materials crisis, OMCD can rely on a solid foundation already in place — a foundation made of plants, patents, know-how, and people working every day to make the company more independent, sustainable, and resilient.
Being among the very few companies worldwide with near-total independence in tungsten sourcing provides OMCD with a real and tangible competitive advantage, which translates into direct benefits for our customers and for the entire industrial ecosystem.