About us

Metals Chemicals Maastricht BV (MCM) was established in 1993 and has become one of the leading trading and recycling companies of zinc and lead residues worldwide.

Metals Chemicals Maastricht

who we are

It all started in 1993 when Ludi Berkhof (pictured on the left) decided to start a new company in the zinc industry: Metals Chemicals Maastricht BV (MCM). He gained many years of experience in the zinc and non-ferrous metal business at Maastrichtsche Zinkwit Maatschappij (NL) and Union Minière/Umicore (BE).

In mid-1997, Ruud Stessen (pictured on the right), who had previously worked with Ludi at Zinkwit, joined MCM. Together, they gained extensive experience working with zinc and zinc-related materials. As the new millennium approached, Ruud became a partner, which allowed both owners to contribute their efforts to the company’s further growth.

Today, they are proud to say that they have been in business for 30 years and have grown into a successful company that the whole MCM team is truly proud of.

Nowadays, MCM is primarily engaged in the collection, storage, processing and the transport of residues to our clients around the world.

These residues are used as secondary raw materials for the production of zinc metal, zinc oxide and other zinc or lead containing raw materials and semi-finished products.

Moreover, since 2015 MCM is also a provider of mining reagents. Our portfolio and expertise helps our clients in the mining industry for the recovery of base and precious metals such as zinc, copper and gold. We provide the mines with high quality chemicals and consistent delivery to assure their continuous operations.

By having our own laboratory and warehouse we create added value to our business partners. Also with our broad knowledge and expertise with regard to international logistic and notifications processes, we offer our clients many advantages enabling an efficient and professional business cooperation.

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