Helicon Chemical Company

About

Helicon Chemical Company, founded in 2012 by UCF alumnus David Reid, is based in Orlando, Florida. The company specializes in advanced composite materials and nanostructured propellants, focusing on high-performance fuels for hypersonic weapons, rocket propulsion, and energy applications. With a team of approximately 18 employees, Helicon has reported revenue of $784,000. Helicon's core innovation is a patented metallized binder fuel that enhances combustion and energy output for hypersonic applications. The company offers high-performance propellants and additives compatible with solid rocket motors and engines, as well as advanced self-cleaning coatings for various industrial applications. Helicon also develops energy performance materials for semiconductors and solar cells. The company serves sectors including aerospace, defense, oil and gas, automotive, and advanced manufacturing, and has secured significant contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense to support its technology development.