Hevac celebrates 40 years
While trading longevity has become less commonplace within the building services sector, especially in the light of the most recent market downturn, there are always exceptions that buck the trend. Hevac ltd is a case in point. Incorporated in 1974, this year marks our 40th anniversary and a programme of celebratory events is underway for the remainder of 2014 to mark the occasion.
Hevac emerged from the heating and plumbing division of J.S Lister Ltd, a group of engineering companies founded in the 1950s that included Lister Tubes, Steel Company of Ireland, Non-ferrous Metals and many others.
Having had addresses at Lomand Avenue and Ballymount Industrial Estate, we moved our headquarters to Dorset Street in the 1980s and the company continued to prosper under the private ownership and stewardship of John English. We also established “satellite” outlets in Santry (Dublin) and in Cork.
A period of substantial growth and expansion followed with Hevac moving yet again in 2001, this time to a purpose-designed 40,000 sq ft office and warehouse complex on the Naas Road, Dublin 12. A new Cork facility was developed at the same time with both locations using state-of-the-art mechanical handling systems, and crane and hoist systems, for physical management of steel tube and heavy steam/steel boilers.
Today Hevac continues to thrive with John English’s son and daughter, Seamus and Carol English at the helm. New agencies and additional product lines are constantly added to our vast portfolio, especially in the commercial and industrial sector.
“This is obviously a very significant milestone for our company”, says Seamus English “and I would like to acknowledge the contribution of all staff (past and present) to that success. Equally important is the successful and supportive trading relationships we enjoy with our broad customer base, and of course with our suppliers.
We look forward to a bright and prosperous shared future with all”
