Media
Press, brand assets, and media inquiries
A single route for journalists, publications, and broadcasting teams requesting project coverage, company information, brand material, or an interview with Héðinn leadership.
Icelandic industrial engineering since 1922
Héðinn hf. is a leading Icelandic industrial company providing metalworking and mechanical engineering services to fisheries, marine operators, energy companies, and heavy industry. Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland, the company operates across workshop fabrication, on-site service, and marine technical work.
Core capabilities include steel fabrication, lathe and milling, 3D scanning, project management, design consulting, propulsion systems, winch systems, automation and control, and ship design. Héðinn holds relevant industry certifications and operates to recognized technical standards for the sectors it serves.
For verified facts, approved descriptions, and current contact information, please use this page as the primary reference before publication. Inaccuracies can be flagged directly through the contact form.
Media Request Types
What journalists and publishers typically request
Héðinn handles media inquiries across five categories. Include the relevant category and your deadline in the subject line when making contact.
Coverage of completed fabrication, installation, or service projects for fisheries, energy, and heavy industry clients. Project references are subject to client approval.
- Project scope and outcomes
- Industry and sector context
- Approved client references
Announcements, operational updates, new capability launches, partnerships, and company milestones. Check the News page first for published releases.
- Press releases and announcements
- Operational and capability updates
- Milestone and anniversary coverage
Approved logo files, company photographs, and boilerplate descriptions for use in print and digital publications. Requested via the contact form.
- Logo files in standard formats
- Approved photography
- Boilerplate company description
Requests to speak with Héðinn leadership, technical specialists, or subject-matter experts. Provide publication name, topic, and proposed format.
- Leadership commentary
- Technical expert interviews
- Industry perspective pieces
Historical context, long-form background research, and fact-checking for editorial pieces. State the publication angle and deadline clearly.
- Company history since 1922
- Industry background and context
- Fact-checking and corrections
How to submit a media request
A straightforward process to ensure inquiries reach the right person and receive a timely response.
Identify your request type
Determine whether you need project coverage, company news, brand assets, an interview, or background research. This determines who handles the request internally.
Gather the details
Prepare your publication name, the topic, the intended angle, your deadline, and the specific material you need. Incomplete requests take longer to route.
Use the contact form
Submit via the contact page. Include all details from step two in the message field. Mark the subject clearly as a media or press request.
Receive confirmation
Héðinn confirms receipt and routes the request to the appropriate team member. Response time depends on request type and deadline.
Brand assets
Logos and design guide
Approved Héðinn logos and the design standard, ready to download for editorial and print use.
Common questions from journalists
Answers to the questions media teams ask most often before and during the reporting process.
All media requests should be submitted through the contact form on this site. Include your publication name, topic, and deadline so the inquiry can be routed to the right person promptly. Direct email or phone contacts for press are not published publicly.
Response times vary depending on request type and the detail provided. Requests with a clear deadline, publication name, and specific topic are routed and answered faster. For time-sensitive inquiries, state the deadline explicitly in the message.
Approved boilerplate: Héðinn hf. is a leading Icelandic industrial company providing metalworking and mechanical engineering services to fisheries, marine operators, energy companies, and heavy industry. Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland.
Approved logo files and the design standard are available above as direct downloads, no request needed. For material not listed there, such as approved photography, submit a request through the contact form specifying the publication, intended use, and format required. Unapproved reproduction of brand assets is not permitted.
Project details are subject to client confidentiality. Héðinn can confirm general scope, industry sector, and public-facing facts where client approval exists. Include the project name or location in your request so it can be checked against the approvals on file.
Interview requests for Héðinn's CEO and senior management are considered on a case-by-case basis. Submit the publication name, topic, format (written, broadcast, podcast), and proposed timeline. Requests are reviewed and declined or scheduled based on availability and relevance.
Not answered here?
Send the question directly through the contact form and include as much context as possible.
Key facts for accurate reporting
Legal name: Héðinn hf.
Founded: 1922
Headquarters: Gjáhella 4, 221 Hafnarfjörður, Iceland
Telephone: +354 569 2100
General email: hedinn@hedinn.is
Industries served: fisheries, marine services, energy, heavy industry
Core service areas: steel fabrication, lathe and milling, 3D scanning, project management, design consulting, propulsion systems, winch systems, automation and control, ship design
Send a press or publication request
Include your publication, deadline, topic, and the type of material you need. Requests with full details are routed and answered faster.
Gjáhella 4, 221 Hafnarfjörður | +354 569 2100 | hedinn@hedinn.is