On 14-April-25 we were honored to receive the visit of Oscar Dudik, Minister of Production for the Province of Chaco and Oscar Navarro, Sub-secretary of Forest Development. The governments of Chaco and the municipality of Presidencia Roque Saenz Pena have been strong supporters of Heffner Oil SRL development. It is a pleasure to show […]
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Waldo Heffner participated in the IFEAT Study Tour held during 6-12 April 2025 in Cafayate, Salta Argentina. The study tour brought together the most important fragrance and flavor producers and processors in the world to learn about facilities producing essential oils in Argentina. Waldo had the opportunity to present Heffner Oil SRL as a
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On 8-March-2025 we were honored to receive a visit by the candidates for the role of Queen of Presidencia Roque Saenz Pena. The Queen represents the city in events around the country during her reign. We explained to the candidates our process of extracting Guaiacwood essential oil so they can promote the local business
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Waldo Heffner participated in the Forest Innovation workshop held in Resistencia on 7-March-25. He discussed the ways that Heffner Oil SRL assures that our Guaiac wood input has been sustainably harvested and exchanged ideas on how to improve regional forestry practices.
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All six Guaiac Wood essential oil distillation lines in the new factory were operated simultaneously on 21-December-24 marking the start of full production. This is a major milestone after 15 months of construction. Over 100 kg of essential oil were produced in this first run. Thanks to all our workers and supporters for making it possible.
We are pleased to receive industrial engineering students from the Universidad Nacional del Chaco Austral in our new essential oil factory on 15-November-24. Waldo Heffner described the process of making Guaiac wood essential oil and how his experience in process engineering enabled creating an efficient extraction process. We thank the University for its good
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We are pleased to receive chemical engineering students from the Universidad Nacional del Chaco Austral in our new essential oil factory on 31-October-24. Waldo Heffner described the process of making Guaiac wood essential oil and how his training as a chemical engineer enabled him to develop the necessary processes. We thank the University for
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We are pleased to receive students from the Escuela Tecnica of Presidencia Roque Saenz Pena in our new essential oil factory on 30-October-24. Waldo Heffner described the process of making Guaiac wood essential oil and how his training as a chemical engineer enabled him to develop the necessary processes.
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Sean Rooney who is a partner in Heffner Oil SRL was interviewed by Forbes Argentina magazine published on 18-October-24. Rooney talked about his investments in Argentina and highlighted his support for Heffner OIl. Rooney has been a regular visitor to the new factory and collaborator with Waldo Heffner for development of products and markets. https://www.forbesargentina.com/money/fue-presidente-shell-creo-fondo-apostar-pymes-argentinas-compro-una-areas-maduras-ypf-n60921
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First production of Guaiac Wood essential oil from the new factory was achieved on 9-October-24. After 15 months of construction the furnace was stoked and steam was generated successfully. One of the six distillation modules was commissioned and produced 15 kg of essential oil in 12 hours of testing. We are excited to complete
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