Who we are
As a future-oriented high-tech company in the plastics industry, we stand for sustainable innovation. Thanks to our advanced technology, it is possible for the first time to expand polymers into a foam with a pore size in the nanometer range. This has resulted in a globally unique class of materials that helps to sustainably optimize products and processes and thus contribute to climate protection.
Milestones
VISION
Redefining the value of plastics
Our goal is to use plastics responsibly and redefine their value. Foams of the Sumfoam class achieve significant results with their ultrafine pore structure even in small quantities. We proactively use our products as an efficient carrier system or high-performance insulation material to protect the environment.
mission
Establishing a new class of materials as our contribution to achieving the global climate targets
We see it as our mission to make our sustainable products available worldwide and in sufficient quantities to contribute to achieving the global climate goals. With SUMTEQ solutions, carbon emissions can be significantly reduced through improved efficiency, thermal insulation properties, or as an alternative to solid materials.
Dr. Joachim Kuhn
va-Q-tec AG
- Founder and CEO of va-Q-tec AG
- Investor and strategic partner
Oliver Bergner
Hopfenveredlung St. Johann GmbH
- CEO of Hopfenveredlung St. Johann GmbH
- Investor and strategic production partner
Cornelius C. Liedtke
CCFJ Vermögensverwaltung GmbH
- Partner of the B&L Group
- Investor (Family Office)
Dr. Heiner Frankemölle
HeLiFfra Beteiligungs GmbH
- Senior Partner (Emeritus) at McKinsey
- Investor and advisor
Prof. Dr. Klaus-Dieter Maubach
maubach.icp GmbH
- Formerly CEO of Uniper SE
- Investor and advisor
2023
SUMTEQ makes it to the jury list at “Großer Preis des Mittelstandes”
2022
SUMTEQ is the winner of the Rhineland Business Award in the category “Technology”
2020
2020
Finalist of the ISC3 Innovation Challenge 2020 for sustainable chemistry
2019
2019
2018
SUMTEQ GmbH reaches 3rd place at GIIF 2018
2015
TOP 30 nomination-Neumacher Awards 2015
2015
Finalist of the ACHEMA founder award 2015
2014
Finalist and Top 3 Nomination NUK Business Plan Competition 2014
2023
SUMTEQ makes it to the jury list at “Großer Preis des Mittelstandes”
2022
SUMTEQ is the winner of the Rhineland Business Award in the category “Technology”
2020
2020
Finalist of the ISC3 Innovation Challenge 2020 for sustainable chemistry
2019
2019
2018
SUMTEQ GmbH reaches 3rd place at GIIF 2018
2015
TOP 30 nomination-Neumacher Awards 2015
2015
Finalist of the ACHEMA founder award 2015
2014
Finalist and Top 3 Nomination NUK Business Plan Competition 2014