HEF

HEF is a surface treatment company and world leader in surface materials engineering, capable of offering its customers comprehensive services – whether they are major contractors or SMEs. These services range from research to the operation of processes or supply of components, including industrial development, technology transfer, metal surface treatment and finishing services.

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About us

Since 1953
expertise in surface materials engineering
3200
employees
€329M
sales revenue in 2023
200
patent families filed
90
industrial sites
21
countries

20+ Years Of Experience

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20+ Years Of Experience

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HEF – a pioneer in social innovation for 50 years

In 1973, HEF transitioned to a majority employee-ownership model, with 66% of the capital held by employees. This means that employees are responsible for their own future and have autonomy and freedom in their decision-making. It also means significant freedom of action.

Our environmental commitments

HEF surface treatment, production processes, and tools have been redesigned to operate in a circular economy on a European scale first and subsequently on a global scale.
After an initial pilot recycling plant in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, this operation will be developed in China and then in North America.

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