Company Profile

Dipl.-Ing. Herwig GmbH – Galvanizing Technologies

Dipl.-Ing. Herwig GmbH, headquartered in Hagen, is an internationally active, family-owned company and has been a reliable partner to the hot-dip galvanizing industry since 1974.

For more than 50 years, we have been developing and supplying high-quality specialty chemicals, zinc alloys, and innovative process solutions to hot-dip galvanizing plants worldwide. Our many years of experience, in-depth technical expertise, and personalized support enable us to tailor our solutions to meet our customers’ specific needs.

With our established product brands HEGA®, HEGAFLUX®, HEGACLEAN®, KEBOSOL®, KEBOCLEAN®, and ANTIFUMA®, we help our customers improve the quality of their galvanizing, reduce operating costs, and make their production processes more efficient and environmentally friendly.

Our particular strength lies in combining high-quality products with comprehensive technical expertise. We see ourselves not only as a supplier but as a long-term partner to our customers—from the initial analysis and selection of suitable products through to practical implementation and ongoing process support.

Thanks to our international network and our close collaboration with hot-dip galvanizing plants, trade associations, and industry experts, we are active in numerous markets across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

Our range of services includes:

  • Chemicals for pre- and post-treatment
  • Specialized fluxes for various galvanizing processes
  • High-quality zinc alloys and nickel-zinc products
  • Degreasing systems
  • Solutions for reducing zinc consumption and coating thickness
  • Flux treatment and regeneration systems for process chemicals.
  • Laboratory analyses and technical process controls
  • Consulting, training, and optimization of complete galvanizing processes
  • Support for the commissioning of new hot-dip galvanizing plants

Our Philosophy

Experience. Quality. Innovation. Partnership.

Our goal is to work with our customers to develop sustainable and cost-effective solutions for the modern hot-dip galvanizing industry. We focus on personal accessibility, prompt technical support, and a trusting partnership.

Serving you worldwide — Active globally!

www.herwig-gmbh.com

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Practical Knowledge – Globally Connected

Thanks to our long-standing collaboration with international partners and our active role in international industry associations, we remain closely attuned to the market and are constantly informed about the latest developments.

Direct feedback from our customers is continuously incorporated into the further development of our products. This results in solutions that work not only in the lab but also in day-to-day operations.

Milestones of DIPL.-ING. HERWIG GMBH

1989

Year founded. Acquisition of Josef Mayer KG (Basic Chemicals Division), founded in 1930

1990

Training courses and seminars for technical managers, national and international

1994

Introduction of flux recycling for hot-dip galvanizing plants

1995

Recycling of Filter Dust

1999

Design and Construction of Galvanizing Plants

 

2000

Metals and Special Zinc Alloys

2002

Introduction and patenting of Hegaflux Ferrokill

2003

Trade in zinc-containing residues from galvanizing plants

2006

Introduction of New Degreasing Technology

2009

Further Development of the Flux Recycling System

2012

Development of a Bi-Zn Alloy

2014

Expansion of the Hega Alloy Product Line

2015

Move to a new office

Research, Development, and Trade

In cooperation with international partner companies, Dipl. Ing. Herwig GmbH develops metals, specialty zinc alloys, and chemicals that meet the highest standards. In doing so, the company successfully incorporates and applies the latest insights and knowledge gained through direct contact with customers.

In the future, Dipl. Ing. Herwig GmbH will focus even more strongly on the international market and will expand, maintain, and secure its global sales and partner network. As a result, the company will provide its customers with greater flexibility and increased market transparency.

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