HeiQ Information

HeiQ is a Swiss high-tech company that specializes in biotech ingredients and specialty chemicals. Our ingredients add performance to materials that are used to produce every-day products, touching every aspect of life. Founded in 2005, HeiQ is a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) and listed on the London Stock Exchange (XLON:HEIQ). We are dedicated to improving the lives of billions of people through pioneering materials innovation, making every-day products more functional, more protective, more comfortable and more sustainable. Combining three areas of expertise – scientific research, specialty materials manufacturing and consumer ingredient branding – HeiQ has developed over 200 technologies in partnership with 300 major brands. Our root is in textile innovation and we have partnered with major brands such as Burberry, Hugo Boss, Lycra, Zara, AAPE+ by *A BATHING APE®, Burton, Mammut, Patagonia, Speedo, Dickies, Uvex, Itochu, SertaSimmons and many more. Over the years, we have well diversified into other industries. HEIQ AT A GLANCE • Founded in 2005 during a hike in the Swiss Alps by Carlo Centonze & Dr Murray Height • Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) spin-off • More than 230 professionals of 20 nationalities on 5 continents • Over 20 awards • The only company that won the Swiss Technology Awards twice • Partnered with over 300 major brands worldwide • Boundless research network with the academia and internally • 9 patent families • Swiss headquarters with subsidiaries in Australia, China Mainland, Portugal, Taiwan and USA • Manufacturing sites on three continents HeiQ combines the flexibility and dynamism of a young and customer-oriented company with the professionalism of an international player. Engaging with you along the entire value chain, we are the ideal partner to help you innovate, differentiate your products and capture the added value at the point of sale.