heliotrac was originally initiated by Walter Mayr, organic farmer from Burgenland, as project 'solar tractor'.

heliotrac's founding team consists of Peter Prohaska and Franz J. Emminger. Peter Prohaska has over 11 years experience in leading positions for SMEs in the field of business development, ICT and CRM. At heliotrac he is responsible for ICT, distribution and controlling.

Franz J. Emminger is a technician for aircraft construction and expert on the optimisation of industrial processes. He has many years experience as research and development manager in the field of process engineering. He is now responsible for research and development, and technical management at heliotrac.

Prohaska and Emminger are active in creating complex energy solutions, and have invented the technically and economically successful heliotrac.