Companies
HeiQ
a Swiss (LSE: HEIQ) materials-technology company whose Bac-Shield finish uses chitosan, a bio-based, shell-waste-derived polymer, to inhibit bacteria, mold, mildew and fungi on textiles between cleanings; the company runs a parallel plant-based line (HeiQ Mint, over 70% plant-derived,…
- Country
- Switzerland
- Ticker
- HEIQ
chitosan-antimicrobial-textile-finish
eu
Coverage
| EU | US | |
|---|---|---|
| fibers-textiles | ✓ | ✓ |
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Verifiable facts
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Funding | GBP 2.436 million raised in March 2024 | investegate.co.uk |
| Revenue | US$62.3 million for the 18-month period ended June 30, 2024 | markets.ft.com |
| Headquarters | Schlieren (Zurich), Switzerland | heiq.com |
| Production site | Bad Zurzach, Switzerland (manufacturing) | heiq.com |
| Production site | two industrial sites in Portugal (acquired in 2024) | investegate.co.uk |
| Headcount | approximately 200 professionals | markets.ft.com |
| Certification | compliance with EU Biocidal Products Regulation 528/2012 and US EPA FIFRA regulations | heiq.com |
| Regulatory approval | Bac-Shield is EPA registered for use on textiles and surfaces | bacshield.chemtexlaboratories.com |
Independent sources: bacshield.chemtexlaboratories.com · investegate.co.uk · markets.ft.com
Technologies
| Name | Cluster | Risk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health-functional bio-textiles | fibers-textiles | Low | → |
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