庄信万丰(上海)化工有限公司

What 庄信万丰(上海)化工有限公司 does

Johnson Matthey (庄信万丰) is a UK-founded (1817) world leader in platinum group metals (PGMs), operating globally across five business units: Transport (fuel cells, mobile emissions control), Energy (hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel technology, biorenewables, purification), Chemicals (syngas, ammonia, methanol, formaldehyde, petrochemicals, oleochemicals, edible oils), PGMs and Circularity (PGM chemicals and catalysts, industrial products, refining, recycling, and trading), and Life Science Technologies (biocatalysis, pharma and agrochem catalysts, catalyst screening). The company under analysis, 庄信万丰(上海)化工有限公司, is a wholly-owned Chinese operating subsidiary headquartered in Shanghai with 99 employees, serving as JM's local commercial and technical presence in China for its PGM chemicals, catalysts, and process-licensing portfolio.

The company's underlying technology rests on proprietary PGM refining and recycling capabilities, advanced catalyst formulations, and licensed process technologies for syngas, ammonia, methanol, formaldehyde, and sustainable aviation fuels. It monetises through five revenue streams: (1) PGM chemicals and catalysts sold to industrial customers, (2) PGM industrial products in fabricated forms, (3) PGM trading and price-management services, (4) process-technology licensing for syngas, ammonia, methanol, and related chemicals, and (5) sustainable aviation fuel technology licensing. Distribution is via direct enterprise field sales targeting global industrial customers in transport, energy, chemicals, and life sciences, with marketing through corporate website, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

Johnson Matthey Plc (LSE: JMAT) is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange, has no controlling parent, and operates as an independent going concern. Recent strategic activity includes the 2026 announced acquisition of US-based Cormetech to strengthen mobile emissions control, alongside continued expansion of its clean-energy product lines in hydrogen, SAF, and fuel cells. The company also operates dedicated science and innovation infrastructure including the Johnson Matthey Technology Review and structured collaboration channels for external research partnerships.

Name

庄信万丰(上海)化工有限公司

Legal name

Johnson Matthey

Website

https://johnsonmatthey.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1817

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Johnson Matthey (庄信万丰) is a 200-year-old UK-headquartered PGM leader, with the Shanghai subsidiary (99 staff) selling catalysts, syngas technology, and PGM trading services to industrial customers in China's transport, energy, chemicals, and life-sciences sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Catalysts and Precious Metals Chemicals

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (3259)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAEAIAN

Precious Metals & Catalyst Materials (PGM Catalysts)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Catalysts & Adsorbents

SECONDARYIMAEAIAC

Environmental & Emissions Control Catalysts (DeNOx/DeSOx/DOC/CO Oxidation)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Catalysts & Adsorbents

SECONDARYEUALAHAE

Syngas & Hydrogen Feedstocks (SMR/ATR, Refinery/Petrochem H2)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Oil & Gas (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream and Refining)/Petrochemicals & Chemical Feedstocks (Ethane/Propane/Naphtha, Aromatics, Olefins)

SECONDARYIMAEABAI

Oilfield & Refining Specialty Chemicals

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Specialty Chemicals

Keywords

• Platinum group metals
• Industrial catalysts
• Emission control technologies
• Fuel cell components
• Precious metal refining

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. PGM Chemicals and Catalysts: Sale of platinum group metal-based chemicals and catalysts to industrial customers in chemicals, transport, and energy sectors.
2. PGM Industrial Products: Sale of PGM industrial products including precious metal forms and fabricated components.
3. PGM Prices and Trading: Trading and price management services for platinum group metals.
4. Licensing and Technology: Technology licensing for syngas, ammonia, methanol, and other chemical processes.
5. Sustainable Aviation Fuels Technology: SAF technology licensing and solutions for sustainable aviation fuel production.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

庄信万丰(上海)化工有限公司 is the China operating subsidiary of Johnson Matthey Plc, manufacturing and supplying platinum group metal (PGM) chemicals and catalysts, mobile emission control solutions, fuel cell technologies, and process catalysts for syngas, ammonia, methanol, hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuels, edible oils, and petrochemicals. It also supports the parent group's PGM refining, recycling, and trading activities for industrial enterprise customers in transport, energy, chemicals, and life sciences.

Product overview

Johnson Matthey is a world leader in platinum group metals (PGMs) offering a comprehensive portfolio of technologies and solutions. The company operates across multiple sectors including Transport (fuel cells, mobile emissions control), Energy (biorenewables, hydrogen, purification, sustainable aviation fuels), Chemicals (syngas technologies, ammonia, methanol, formaldehyde, petrochemicals, oleochemicals), PGMs and circularity (PGM chemicals and catalysts, refining and recycling), and Life science technologies (biocatalysis, pharma and agrochem catalysts). The company provides specialized catalysts, technologies, and precious metal services that serve key industries worldwide, with a focus on sustainable solutions for a healthier world.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fuel cells Fuel cell technology for transportation and energy applications, providing clean power generation for automotive and industrial customers.
• Mobile emissions control Emissions control catalysts and solutions for mobile sources including passenger vehicles and heavy-duty equipment, helping manufacturers comply with emission regulations.
• Biorenewables processing technologies Technologies for converting biomass into valuable chemicals and fuels, supporting bio-based chemical and fuel production for energy and chemicals customers.
• FCC Additives Fluid catalytic cracking additives used by petroleum refiners to improve yields and selectivity in FCC units.
• Hydrogen production and purification Hydrogen production and purification technologies for clean energy applications, serving energy customers pursuing low-carbon hydrogen.
• Purification solutions Industrial purification solutions for various processes including gas and chemical purification applications.
• Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) technology
• Syngas technologies Process technologies and catalysts for syngas production and conversion used in chemical synthesis including downstream ammonia, methanol, and formaldehyde production.
• Ammonia production catalysts and technology Catalysts and process technology for ammonia synthesis in the chemical industry.
• Methanol production catalysts and technology Process catalysts and technologies for methanol production in chemical manufacturing.
• Formaldehyde production catalysts and technology Catalysts and technologies for formaldehyde production in the chemical industry.
• Edible oils processing catalysts Catalysts for edible oil processing and refining, including hydrogenation catalysts used in food oil manufacturing.
• Oleochemical production technology Technologies and catalysts for producing oleochemicals from natural oils and fats.
• Petrochemicals production catalysts and technology Catalysts and process technologies used in petrochemical production.
• PGM chemicals and catalysts Platinum group metal based chemicals and catalysts sold to industrial customers across multiple applications.
• PGM industrial products Industrial products made from platinum group metals including fabricated precious metal forms and components.
• PGM management, pricing and trading Platinum group metal price management, market information, and trading services supporting industrial customers' precious metal sourcing.
• PGM refining and recycling Refining and recycling services for platinum group metals supporting circular economy and recovered metal supply for industrial customers.
• Biocatalysis Biocatalysis technologies for sustainable chemical manufacturing used by pharmaceutical and life sciences customers.
• Catalyst screening and optimization services Services for screening and optimizing catalysts for specific industrial and pharmaceutical applications.
• Pharma and agrochem catalysts Specialized catalysts for pharmaceutical and agrochemical production processes.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CormetechcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Johnson Matthey is set to acquire US-based Cormetech, strengthening their position in emission control technologies. This acquisition represents a strategic move to expand their mobile emissions control capabilities.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell UOP: Major licensor of refining and petrochemical process technologies with proprietary catalysts. Competes with JM on FCC additives, petrochemical catalysts, and increasingly on sustainable aviation fuel technology.
• Evonik Industries: German specialty chemicals company with catalyst and silica products serving automotive, chemical, and life sciences markets. Overlaps with JM's life sciences catalysts and specialty chemical intermediates.
• Shell Catalysts & Technologies: Integrated oil major's catalyst and licensing arm, active in refining catalysts, hydrogen, and e-fuels/SAF. Competes with JM on refining process licensing and increasingly on SAF and hydrogen technologies.
• BASF: Global chemical major with a significant catalysts business covering automotive emissions, chemical process catalysts, and refining. Comparable to JM as a broad incumbent across overlapping catalyst categories, though BASF's portfolio extends well beyond precious metals.

Direct peers

• Heraeus Precious Metals: German precious metals and technology group active in PGM refining, recycling, and industrial products. Closely comparable to JM's PGMs and circularity segment, with overlapping capabilities in catalyst manufacturing and precious metal trading.
• Umicore: Belgian materials technology company specializing in PGM-based catalysts, recycling, and fuel cell materials. The most direct peer to JM in PGM refining, automotive catalysis, and precious metals chemistry, with similar end-market exposure.
• Clariant (Catalysts business): Specialty chemicals company with a major catalysts segment serving chemical, petrochemical, and refining customers with process catalysts and emission control solutions. Directly overlaps JM's syngas, ammonia, methanol, and FCC catalyst offerings.
• Topsoe: Danish technology provider of catalysts and process technology for ammonia, methanol, hydrogen, and refining. Directly competes with JM in syngas technology licensing and process catalysts, particularly in hydrogen and SAF.

Emerging players

• Albemarle Corporation: Specialty chemicals company with growing catalyst and lithium materials exposure, including bromine catalysts and emerging battery-materials adjacency. Partial overlap with JM in specialty catalysts and circularity themes.

Regional players

• Sino-Platinum Metals (贵研铂业): China-based PGM refiner and catalyst manufacturer, state-affiliated. Most relevant regional peer for JM's Shanghai subsidiary, competing in PGM chemicals, catalysts, and recycling primarily within the Chinese market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@JohnsonMattheyPlc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/%E5%BA%84%E4%BF%A1%E4%B8%87%E4%B8%B0-%E4%B8%8A%E6%B5%B7-%E5%8C%96%E5%B7%A5%E6%9C%89%E9%99%90%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8
• Instagraminstagram.com/johnson_matthey

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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