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Hexonic : Innovative solutions for
With a recently expanded production hall of 4500 square metres , an employee base boosted by almost 20 % in 2022 alone , and a fast-growing global presence , Hexonic is a heat exchanger manufacturer intent on achieving big ambitions . I was invited to Hexonic
HQ to speak with Mr Artur Grajewski
( Business Unit Director of Industrial Heat
Exchangers ), Mr Andrzej Otta ( Sales Director ), and Mr Christian Huhn ( Managing Director of Hexonic Deutschland ) about the company ’ s success , its bold decisions , and the excitement of future opportunities .
Hexonic ’ s JAG plate design features a unique corrugated pattern to increase heat transfer efficiency .
By Ellie Pritchard , Heat Exchanger World
Hexonic focuses production at its HQ in Nowy Dwór Gdański , Poland . An impressive modern office building houses roughly 120 office staff , including sales teams , product development experts , commercial and marketing teams , and more . At the same location , the recently expanded production space spans 20000 square metres across 5 halls , where the engineering and assembly team produces a full range of standard heat exchangers as well as custom industrial units . Hexonic ’ s standard range includes brazed plate , plate and frame , shell and coil , and shell and tube heat exchangers , whereas the business unit led by Artur Grajewski handles the larger , industrial-scale custom units , benefitting from high-capacity cranes which enable the build of units exceeding 120 tonnes in weight .
Bold decisions and increasing visibility “ Our company has been around for over 35 years ; we are family owned ,” says Andrzej Otta , who supports all customers and subsidiaries from the Head Office . “ This is the heart of our operations and company ; we manufacture some heat exchanger components in Prague , Czech Republic , and we have entities and representatives in 17 countries around the world – but the centre of our operations is here in Poland ; it ’ s our control centre .” At the beginning of 2022 , the company undertook a huge transformation , changing from its original name ‘ SECESPOL ’ and rebranding as Hexonic . Andrzej explains that whilst it was a difficult decision , it was one that reaped clear rewards immediately . “ We wanted a name that was a better reflection of who we are now and what we do , and which also felt more appropriate to our global presence ,” says Andrzej . “ We decided to totally change our corporate identity , complete with a new name , logo , and branding – we chose the colour orange because it was unconventional for the heat exchange market , and we wanted to stand out .” As was to be expected , there were initial concerns , but the company admits that the pandemic period provided a relatively quiet time with no exhibitions , and they were able to dedicate much-needed time to work on the rebranding . Hexonic had its official premier at a trade event
8 Heat Exchanger World April 2023 www . heat-exchanger-world . com