Pioneering Catalytic Excellence
For over two centuries, we've been at the forefront of catalytic innovation, transforming the chemical industry and enabling breakthrough discoveries worldwide.
Who We Are
We are the world's only comprehensive catalytic technology partner, trusted by industry leaders to deliver breakthrough solutions.
Our Company
Catalysis and Chiral Technologies is the only global catalytic technology partner that can provide trusted expertise for heterogeneous, homogeneous, chiral and biocatalytic technologies, for customers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical and agrochemical industries.
We deliver high quality products and excellent service to help our customers reduce their development and manufacturing costs while accelerating their time to market.
It's our passion, it's what we do
Innovation Leader
Breakthrough catalyst technologies
Global Reach
Serving 50+ countries worldwide
Trusted Partner
200+ years of proven expertise
Our Mission
To provide world-leading catalytic technology to the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and agrochemical industries, helping deliver efficiency, value, and sustainable innovation.
Our Vision
To be the most trusted partner in catalytic technology, enabling breakthroughs that make life better, healthier, and more sustainable for everyone.
Our Journey Through Time
Two centuries of continuous innovation, from precious metals trading to cutting-edge catalytic technologies.
Company Founded
Percival Norton Johnson establishes a precious metals business in London
Innovation Begins
First catalytic innovations for industrial chemical processes
Automotive Catalysts
Pioneering work in emission control technologies
Homogeneous Catalysis
Breakthrough developments in homogeneous catalyst systems
Chiral Technologies
Leading innovations in asymmetric synthesis and chiral catalysis
Biocatalysts
Expansion into enzymatic and sustainable catalytic solutions
Digital Integration
AI-driven catalyst design and digital chemistry platforms
Where We Are
Strategic global locations ensuring local expertise and worldwide reach for comprehensive customer support.
West Deptford, USA
North American headquarters with state-of-the-art research and manufacturing facilities.
Royston, United Kingdom
European center of excellence for catalyst development and innovation.
Taloja, India
Asian manufacturing hub serving the growing pharmaceutical market.
Shanghai, China
Strategic base for serving the Chinese and Asia-Pacific markets.
Johnson Matthey Group
Part of a global leader in sustainable technologies, spanning multiple industries and delivering solutions that make the world cleaner and healthier.
Emission Control Technologies
Leading automotive catalyst technologies for cleaner air
Process Technologies
Industrial catalysts for chemical and petrochemical processes
Precious Metal Products
Platinum group metals refining and manufacturing
Fine Chemicals
Pharmaceutical and fine chemical catalyst solutions
New Businesses
Battery technologies and emerging sustainable solutions
Global Impact
Johnson Matthey's reach extends across industries and continents
Ready to Partner with the Experts?
Join the thousands of companies worldwide who trust Johnson Matthey for their most critical catalytic technology challenges.