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HEF is a surface treatment company and world leader in surface materials engineering, capable of offering its customers comprehensive services \u2013 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.<\/p>\n Join HEF<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Since 1953<\/div>\n expertise in surface materials engineering<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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3200<\/div>\n employees<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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\u20ac327M<\/div>\n sales revenue in 2024<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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200<\/div>\n patent families filed<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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90<\/div>\n industrial sites<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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About HEF<\/h2>\n
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HEF is a world-renowned expert in surface materials engineering with three core competencies: tribology<\/strong>, photonics<\/strong> and<\/strong> hydrogen technologies<\/strong>. \u00a0 HEF develops new materials and processes to meet societal challenges, side by side with our customers in the mobility, construction, decarbonized energy, defense, space, and medical sectors.<\/strong>\u00a0 HEF is anchored in Saint-Etienne, a region of industrial innovation. HEF uses a vertical integration model that starts with high R&D intensity (which represents 8 to 10% of sales) and extends to globalized industrialization: 80% of our business is transacted internationally. \u00a0 HEF is a pioneer in social innovation, with two thirds of our capital held by our employees. This provides us with a financial solidity that supports our strategy of long-term investment and rational growth. \u00a0Our commitment to protecting the environment is specifically reflected in the circular economy of our processes and a product offering focused on replacing technologies that pollute.<\/strong>\u00a0 HEF\u2019s purpose is \u201cto be a force for progress by transforming science into industry\u201d.<\/strong>\u00a0 HEF is a multi-specialist in the field of surface treatments and components. HEF is vertically integrated, a leader in tribology, a challenger in photonics, and an emerging player in hydrogen technologies.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\t

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