The story of HETTEC is a narrative of alpine resilience and the refusal to surrender to the elements. It is a journey that began in the unforgiving terrain of the Salzburg Alps in 2008. Rupert Hettegger, running an earthmoving business founded in 1959, faced a stark reality one freezing night: an excavator was snowed in on a steep forest road, rendered useless by the ice and slope. Faced with a machine that couldn't move, Hettegger didn't wait for a solution to appear on the market; he forged one himself.

    At the very heart of their identity is the principle of "Real-World Use." HETTEC was not born in a sterile laboratory or at a design desk; it was born in the mud, snow, and ice where machines either work or they fail. In 2009, this practical necessity birthed the first "Claws"—hand-welded, robust, and designed to give heavy machinery the grip of a mountaineer. These weren't theoretical inventions; they were survival tools for heavy equipment.

    This is a story of family synergy. What started as a garage project by Rupert and his wife Hermine evolved into a generational powerhouse. In 2012, Rupert Hettegger Jr. joined the company, uniting the father’s manufacturing expertise and innovative spirit with the son’s vision for design and global branding. Together, they transformed a local fix for five neighbors into a global standard for stability.

    This is a story of extreme capability. HETTEC distinguishes itself by conquering the impossible slope. From those first five hand-welded sets, they have grown into an internationally active technology company with customers in over 120 countries. Their gear is currently gripping the ground from the frozen wastes of Antarctica to the rugged mountains of Japan. They have proven that whether on rock, ice, snow, or mud, traction is not just about power—it's about intelligent engineering.

    Today, the story of HETTEC is one of "Extreme Terrain Technology." It is a promise that when the ground gives way and the slope gets steep, you are supported by a system born from the alpine reality, designed to deliver maximum performance when it truly matters.

 

Year Founded: 1959

Main Products: Chain for Trackpad and Wheel for snow

Brand: Hettec

Country of Origin: Austria

Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/hettec

Website: http://www.hettec.com/

Address: Schieddorf 24, 5611 Großarl, Austria

Contact No.: +43641493012

Email: sales@hettec.com