Who we are

About us

De Nora was founded in 1923 by Oronzio De Nora.
The Company is committed to developing unconventional solutions to achieve the energy transition towards decarbonization, enable the hydrogen economy and ensure clean water for everyone. De Nora's technologies are recognized as a high-value enabler that facilitates transformational processes for many industrial applications: primary chemicals production, electronics applications, water purification, galvanic processes, energy storage, infrastructural corrosion protection, and many others. Over the past decade, the Group has had an outstanding track record of organic growth, supported by innovation and successful M&A activities in several countries. 

De Nora has 24 operating companies in 10 countries and 5 R&D centers in Italy, the United States, and Japan, which ensure the continuous improvement and enlargement of its proprietary technologies covered by more than 280 patent families with over 2,800 territorial extensions. With its widespread presence and broad product portfolio, the Company can effectively serve customers in 100 countries, employing more than 2,000 people worldwide.

Our Core pillars 

Our Core pillars represent our approach to the world: what we want to be and how we intend to lead the future.

Partner of Choice

Our approach to Relationships with stakeholders

Our valued customers are our Partners of Choice: our initiatives are compelling and unique thanks to the continuous exchange of information and alignment toward common goals. Seeking eco-friendly solutions for our planet and focusing on making life easier and safer for all people have been our ethical commitments since the foundation of the Company. 

Continual Improvement

Our approach to Business

Continual improvement is our mantra. It is the fuel that energizes our daily activities in all aspects of the business, from identifying a new challenge to implementing its innovative, improved solution. We feel accountable for making a positive impact through our initiatives by pursuing sustainability and allowing the environment, economy, and society to thrive. 

Sustainability

Our approach to the Environment

De Nora is committed to contributing concretely to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined in the United Nations 2030 Agenda. We aim to provide low and zero-emission energy solutions while minimizing our impact on the environment by reducing energy consumption and our carbon footprint, treating and recycling water, reducing waste and emissions, and preventing environmental pollution. 

Exciting

Our approach to everyday work

One of our key commitments is attracting and retaining talented and motivated individuals. We want to engage employees who are excited to be the enabler factor in reaching our goals. We aspire to take care of all stakeholders, meet the needs of the communities in which we live and operate, nurture and support future generations, and find clean alternatives and new pathways to a circular economy.