A specific environmental commitment starting in 2024
HEF has embarked on a major environmental transition in recent years by investing in renewable energy.
Our commitment to preserving the environment is specifically reflected in the circular economy of our processes and a product offering focused on replacing technologies that pollute. The circular economy enables HEF to become totally independent of the market and its volatility in our procurement.
In addition, since early 2024 Green Center Europe has been producing recycled oxidation salts and supplies 100% of the requirements of European sites. With regard to nitriding salts, three tons have already been produced and are being tested in the industrial baths at the Andrézieux site.
Finally, HEF has invested in photovoltaic panels for several production sites around the world. In China photovoltaic panels produce up to 30% of the energy needs at four plants. In Poland in Zbaszynek, photovoltaic panels produce 5 to 10% of the necessary energy. In France, by summer 2024 this number is 13% of annual consumption at the French sites that will be covered by photovoltaic panels.
