HEF Groupe in the news

HEF Groupe acquired Canadian company Sputtek Advanced Metallurgical Coatings to expand its North American presence and surface engineering capabilities.

HEF Photonics expanded its U.S. manufacturing footprint and technical capabilities by acquiring optical coating specialist Evaporated Coatings, Inc.

HEF Groupe is downsizing its new 40 million euro hydrogen coating plant in Saint-Etienne due to a global market downturn and slow infrastructure development.

HEF Groupe faces challenges with its new 40 million euro hydrogen coating plant due to a significant market downturn.

Abrisa Technologies, under HEF Photonics, acquired Agama Glass Technologies to expand etched anti-glare glass capabilities and integrate advanced surface engineering and microfabrication technologies.

Cometa, a joint lab involving HEF, is developing next-generation optical components using nanometric metasurfaces.

HEF Groupe acquired Agama Glass in West Virginia, investing $4M to expand operations and create 70 jobs in chemically etched glass manufacturing.

A fatal explosion at TS USA's liquid nitriding facility, a subsidiary of HEF Groupe, was caused by trapped water reacting with molten salt due to critical safety failures and lack of shared safety knowledge within the company.

HEF Groupe's TS USA facility suffered a fatal explosion and $1.3 million in damages due to systemic safety management failures and ignored lessons from previous accidents.

HEF Groupe is partnering with academic researchers to invest 8 million euros in a new laboratory focused on revolutionary metasurface-based optical components.

HEF Groupe, alongside University Jean Monnet and CNRS, launched a photonics research lab in Saint-Etienne to develop advanced metasurface technologies for industrial optical components.

Abrisa Technologies acquired Agama Glass to expand etched anti-glare glass capabilities and East Coast presence, enhancing HEF Photonics' integrated glass and photonics solutions.

Vergason Technology, a PVD coating equipment maker, was acquired by HEF Groupe, with leadership continuity and plans for global expansion.

HEF and its founder's family, along with retired employees, have formed a new investment company to support innovative start-ups related to surface engineering.

HEF Groupe recycles nitriding salt waste into reusable raw materials, securing supply and reducing costs and environmental impact.

HEF innovates by reusing salts in its liquid nitriding anti-corrosion process, enhancing sustainability in automotive surface treatment.

HEF innovates by recycling salts in its liquid nitriding anti-corrosion process, enhancing sustainability in its surface treatment operations for automotive clients.

HEF is a surface materials engineering leader focusing on tribology, photonics, and hydrogen technologies to drive innovation and sustainability, supported by strong research roots and employee ownership.

Caroline Nigdelian becomes head of communication at HEF Groupe after eight years at Bouygues Énergies & Services.

HEF Groupe is industrializing a patented, cost-cutting technology for hydrogen fuel cell bipolar plates, backed by significant state funding.