About us

Our passion
We are a modern, independent production company specializing in the manufacture and marketing of high-quality synthetic pigments in Europe. We treat all partners associated with our company with pleasure and respect, thus creating the basis for harmonious cooperation.
Our aim is to maintain our independence and that of our partners through continuous development and success-oriented action, and to shape our common future. Through our corporate guidelines, we create the basis for achieving our corporate vision.
- Over 100 years of experience
- Sustainable production
- Customized solutions
- Reliable partnership
Company history
- 1898 Founded in Plettenberg, Westphalia, as a drop forge
- 1918 Start of the production of mineral paints in Erbach, today's Nistertal
- 1945 Reconstruction of the parts of the building largely destroyed in the war
- 1948 New start with the production of black paints. Later manganese colors and natural iron oxides
- 1968 Production of iron oxides on regenerated chassis
- 1978 The company moves into its current headquarters on the outskirts of Nistertal
- 1987 Synthetic iron oxides are manufactured and marketed under the brand name FERROXON
- 1998 Schlieper & Heyng GmbH & Co. KG is founded

Our services
Schlieper & Heyng offers high-quality synthetic pigments that are used in a wide range of industries for durable and precise coloring. Through innovative technologies and customized solutions, we support our customers in the implementation of demanding projects.

Individual solutions
Every application is unique - we offer customized pigment solutions for your specific requirements. Our team of experts will support you from selection to integration into your processes.

Sustainable production
We rely on resource-conserving manufacturing processes in order to offer sustainable and environmentally friendly pigments. We pay attention to the sustainable procurement of raw materials.

High-quality pigments
Precisely developed synthetic pigments for a wide range of applications. Our FERROXON® products stand for excellent color quality, durability and environmental friendliness.
Our team of experts
The experience and know-how of our long-standing employees are the prerequisite for reliable, flexible and effective production.

Dipl.-Ing. Martin Vieregge-Heyng
Executive management

Dr. Ralf Hög
Executive management

Kirk W. Görg
Sales management