Forster’s Packaging Machines
Leslie Forster, grandfather of HepcoMotion’s current Chairman Giles Forster, invented the Forster's Packaging Machine; the first machine featuring V guide technology. It was developed in response to a growing demand for machines that could cope with the resulting sugar debris from packaging cakes.
1948
The Beginning of Hepco
Following on from the success of his father Leslie Forster, HepcoMotion is launched as a new company under the direction of Chairman, Gervase Forster to manufacture and sell the innovative V guide technology systems. The company continues to design and manufacture packaging and special purpose machinery at its London factory.
1969
Hepco Slide Systems Ltd
The company continues to grow and becomes Hepco Slide Systems Ltd focussing on the innovative V guide bearing.
1976
Launch: Heavy Duty and Stainless Steel V Guides
HepcoMotion launches heavy duty and stainless steel linear guides to meet the needs of customers looking for a solution for heavy applications.
1977
Exports
Continuing to grow, HepcoMotion starts exporting products overseas to meet customer demand in Europe. This growth and expansion has continued over the years; today, a network of sales offices and highly trained, approved distributors cover most of the world.
1977
Anglo – American Partnership
HepcoMotion partners with American linear motion company Bishop Wisecarver Corporation to further expand its product ranges to customers in America.
1980
HepcoMotion expands into Europe
Following continued growth, HepcoMotion opens its first sales office in Netherlands to meet the needs of customers in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Today, HepcoMotion has 7 sales offices across the globe (in Germany, France, Spain, Netherlands, Korea, China and the UK).
1983
Launch: Precision Ring and Tracks
Continuing to meet the growing needs of customers, HepcoMotion launches the Precision Ring and Tracks range providing versatile solutions for a wide array of rotary system applications.
1985
HepcoMotion Office in France
As export sales continue to increase, HepcoMotion opens a dedicated sales office in France.
1987
Braintree Precision Components
HepcoMotion launches its own bearing company, Braintree Precision Components in Essex. Braintree Precision Components produces all of HepcoMotion’s V groove bearings, ensuring that HepcoMotion’s customers receive the highest quality bearings with minimal lead time.
1989
Relocation to Tiverton
Following continued growth, HepcoMotion moves to larger premises in Tiverton, Devon in order to expand its manufacturing facilities. HepcoMotion currently employs approximately 200 people at its headquarters in Tiverton, including its well-renowned R&D team.
1989
HepcoMotion Office in Germany
Going from strength to strength, HepcoMotion opens its third European sales office in Germany.
1991
Launch: Actuators
Expanding its product portfolio once again, HepcoMotion launches its first actuator. Over the years, this range has expanded with an extensive offering now available including ball screw, pneumatic, electric and belt driven actuators.
1992
HepcoMotion Office in Spain
Exports continue to grow; in response HepcoMotion opens a sales office in Spain to better meet the needs of the growing number of Spanish customers.
1997
Launch: HepcoMotion DTS
HepcoMotion launches the innovative Driven Track System - a reliable, ready-to-install, belt driven transport and positioning system, designed to save customers valuable design and assembly time.
1999
HepcoMotion Expands into Korea
With well-established sales offices in Europe, HepcoMotion expands globally and opens a dedicated sales office in Korea to supply products to the Asian market.
2003
1-Trak
HepcoMotion introduces the innovative 1-Trak system, a bespoke track system that can be manufactured to almost any conceivable 2D shape, catering for challenging space requirements.
2011
Giles Forster Becomes Chairman
Giles Forster becomes the 3rd generation of the Forster family to chair the Hepco Group of companies. After nearly 45 years at the helm, Gervase Forster is promoted to President.
2013
HepcoAutomation
Satisfying a broader range of customer requirements, HepcoMotion launches HepcoAutomation, an automation company providing advanced automation solutions from complete turnkey systems to specialised tooling.
2015
HepcoMotion China
With continued growth in China, HepcoMotion opens a dedicated sales office in China, taking the total number of sales offices globally to 7.
2015
Beckhoff Partnership
HepcoMotion partners with Beckhoff to launch GFX; the high end mechanical guidance system for the Beckhoff XTS drive system. GFX/XTS has quickly been adopted as the system of choice for higher duty XTS applications where motion profile and long term durability requirements are particularly demanding.
2015
HepcoMotion Europe
Responding to the changing needs in Europe and in order to meet the demands for faster delivery, ‘HepcoMotion Europe’ is opened in the Netherlands to manage all EU orders and to co-ordinate with all European sales office.
2021
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