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HeiQ goes private with anchor shareholder support and plans for capital raise
The company’s shares are now available for trading on the Asset Match platform. Returning to private ownership is an important step in the company’s evolution, enabling HeiQ to fund and scale its portfolio of breakthrough technologies, including HeiQ Synbio™, HeiQ AeoniQ™, HeiQ GrapheneX™, and HeiQ Xpectra™ going forward, HeiQ shares will remain available for trading on the Asset Match platform. Current and prospect shareholders are invited to visit Asset Match’s HeiQ page for trading updates and auction information. Strong shareholder support HeiQ’s strategic transition is supported by anchor investor Darren Morcombe, a long-time believer in HeiQ’s innovation capabilities and financial potential. Darren recently increased his stake to approximately 22%, making…
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Beter Bed launches M line Allergen Spray with “HeiQ Synbio Inside”
The new M line Allergen Spray, powered by patented HeiQ Synbio technology, eliminates allergens that are commonly found in our homes, and which affect a large percentage of people. These allergens include dust mite matters and allergens on pet hair which are found on our beds, sofas, carpets, curtains, and other household items. By applying the Allergen Spray, you can harness the powers of active probiotics, which break down common allergens, making bedroom and living spaces more comfortable and fresher. Allergies are typically triggered by allergenic proteins. The active probiotics (beneficial bacteria) in the spray generate enzymes that break down proteins, removing these allergy triggers. A study by BMA Laboratories…
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HeiQ expands application of HeiQ Allergen Tech to upholstery fabric through collaboration with Culp
HeiQ, a leader in textile innovation, announces the extended application of HeiQ Allergen Tech to bring the benefits of this biobased textile technology to the interior upholstered furniture market, marking a unique launch into this segment. HeiQ Allergen Tech has already been successfully adopted in bedding items like pillows, bed sheets, and mattresses by leading brands. And now Culp Upholstery Fabrics, a division of Culp, Inc. and one of the world’s leading suppliers of upholstery fabric will offer this technology to manufacturers of upholstered furniture. The collaboration aims to extend the proven benefits enjoyed by thousands of end-users in their bedrooms to all living spaces, as the two companies extend…
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HeiQ unveils anti-odor technology for feather and down products
HeiQ, an innovator in biotech ingredients and specialty chemicals, announces the launch of a new anti-odor solution within the HeiQ Fresh family, designed to elevate the quality and performance of textiles while enhancing end-users‘ satisfaction levels. These proprietary and differentiating technologies significantly advance odor control for the garments and home textiles industries. HeiQ Fresh for Feather & Down is a 100% biobased technology engineered to combat the persistent malodor often associated with feather jackets, duvets, and pillows. Developed to address a common challenge faced by manufacturers and consumers alike, this innovative solution represents a significant leap forward in the field of odor management by removing a significant objection to purchase.…
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Julien Born to lead global scale-up as CEO of HeiQ AeoniQ Holding
HeiQ AeoniQ Holding, a subsidiary of HeiQ Group, is appointing Julien Born as its CEO, leveraging his extensive executive leadership and profound textile industry expertise cultivated in prestigious organizations such as DuPont, KOCH Industries, and The LYCRA Company, where he served as CEO since 2021. The awarded HeiQ AeoniQ™ technology is poised for commercial production at the inaugural manufacturing facility in Portugal by the close of 2025. The just concluded €5M acquisition of land and buildings, within a 2-year project total investment of €80M, marks a pivotal milestone for the 15,000m2 facility in Maia, Porto. Situated strategically in Portugal’s thriving textile hub and a mere 20 minutes from a major…
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HeiQ welcomes Robert van de Kerkhof to its Board of Directors
HeiQ, a leading company in materials innovation and hygiene technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert van de Kerkhof as Non-Executive Director, with effect from 1 January 2024 to the board of HeiQ plc and as Chairman of the Environmental, Occupation, Health & Safety and Sustainability Committee. Robert will also be appointed to the board of HeiQ AeoniQ Holding AG (in Switzerland), a subsidiary of HeiQ plc. Robert van de Kerkhof has over 30 years of experience in general management and sustainability leadership and extensive knowledge of the textiles industry, including cellulosic fiber technology. He founded PEPPER-i2, an advisory company specializing in sustainability and circularity. Robert also serves…
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Three Swiss Brands introduce the Extraordinary Jacket
Nespresso, Mammut, and HeiQ have collaborated to design the Extraordinary Jacket, a unique garment in the outdoor apparel industry. The Extraordinary Jacket is a testament to Swiss design and innovation. Mammut’s super-light Ajungilak® insulation now incorporates HeiQ XReflex technology powered by Xefco, which contains part of the aluminum from recycled Nespresso capsules. Being up in the mountains comes with significant temperature drops. Mammut, HeiQ and Nespresso have cocreated this high-performance insulation jacket that delivers superior heat retention while being perfectly breathable, so one can enjoy more time above the tree line. What makes the Extraordinary Jacket genuinely extraordinary is its ability to retain 20% more heat than a conventional insulation…
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Three Grand Tour wins with AGU’s cutting-edge HeiQ Smart Temp cycling kits
HeiQ, a pioneer in textile technology, celebrates its successful collaboration with AGU, a high-performance sports gear manufacturer. Together, the companies integrated HeiQ Smart Temp technology into the jerseys of Jumbo-Visma, the triumphant team whose outstanding cyclists Jonas Vingegaard, Primoz Roglic, and Sepp Kuss won Europe’s three Grand Tours; the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, and Vuelta a España. HeiQ Smart Temp, an innovative thermoregulation solution, dynamically responds to body heat and moisture, providing cyclists with a cooling effect when they need it most. This technology enhances comfort and performance, making it ideal for next-to-skin apparel, sportswear, and activewear. Every degree Celsius counts AGU’s product developers harnessed the power of HeiQ…
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HeiQ, Pruex and Biowet Drwalew forge game-changing partnership for sustainable probiotic animal housing hygiene in Poland
HeiQ, a leading provider of innovative synbiotic cleaning solutions, is proud to announce an exclusive partnership with Biowet Drwalew, a specialist in animal health and cleaning products in Poland. Their dedication to quality and excellence has earned them the exclusive rights to distribute HeiQ Chrisal’s synbiotic animal housing products in Poland, under the Bioval brand name. Bioval products will be available to veterinarians and farmers in Polish agriculture, further advancing the standards of animal care and helping to reduce the need for antibiotics. HeiQ Chrisal, a subsidiary of HeiQ Group, has a mission to render our world more sustainable and less polluted by harmful chemicals and reactive minerals. The biodegradable…
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MAS Holdings invests in HeiQ AeoniQ™
MAS Holdings, a global apparel & textile manufacturing and tech conglomerate, headquartered in Sri Lanka with a global footprint across 16 countries, secures a stake in HeiQ AeoniQ™ as part of its Plan for Change initiative to support the development of next-generation cellulosic filament fibers to replace polyester and nylon. HeiQ from Switzerland, leader in materials innovation, and MAS Holdings, a global apparel & textile manufacturing and tech conglomerate headquartered in Sri Lanka, and the largest apparel and textile manufacturer in South Asia with approximately USD2 billion in turnover, entered a partnership for MAS to secure a stake in HeiQ AeoniQ GmbH, a subsidiary of HeiQ Group that will produce…
