ABOUT PRODUCTS CASE STUDIES INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS DOWNLOADS VIDEO & NEWS EVENTS CONTACT ENGLISH (UK) CAD DOWNLOADS ABOUT About Hepco ABOUT HEPCO HepcoMotion, part of the Hepco Group of companies is a world-leading manufacturer of linear motion systems and automation components. HepcoMotion has been leading the development of V Guide technology since 1969, and continues to develop innovative linear products that offer new solutions to design engineers. CLICK ON THE BUTTONS BELOW OR DOWNLOAD OUR BROCHURE TO FIND OUT MORE EXPERTISE QUALITY & PRECISION INNOVATION RANGE SUPPORT GLOBAL HEPCO'S HISTORY 1950 The Beginning – Forster’s Packaging Machines - 1950 Leslie Forster invents the Forster's Packaging Machine featuring the V guide system. 1960 The Beginning of Hepco - 1969 Hepco is launched as a new company under the direction of Chairman, Gervase Forster to manufacture and sell the innovative V guide system. The company continues to design and manufacture packaging and special purpose machinery at its London factory. 1970 Hepco Slide Systems Ltd - 1976 The company becomes Hepco Slide Systems Ltd focussing on the innovative V guide bearing. Launch: Heavy Duty and Stainless Steel V Guides - 1977 Hepco starts exporting products overseas and launches Heavy Duty and Stainless Steel V guide bearings. 1980 Anglo – American Partnership - 1980 Hepco partners with American bearing company Bishop Wisecarver Corporation. Hepco expands into Europe - 1983 Hepco opens the first branch office covering The Nederlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Launch: Precision Ring and Tracks - 1985 Hepco launches the Precision Ring and Tracks range. Hepco Office in France - 1987 Hepco opens a branch office in France. Braintree Precision Components - 1989 Hepco launches its own bearing company, Braintree Precision Components, in Essex. Relocation to Tiverton - 1989 Hepco begins to move to larger premises in Tiverton, Devon - with the move finally completed in 1991. 1990 Hepco Office in Germany - 1991 Hepco opens its third European branch office in Germany. Launch: Actuators - 1992 Hepco launches its first actuator, the Hepco Powerslide. Hepco Office in Spain - 1997 Hepco opens a branch office in Spain. Launch: Hepco DTS - 1999 Hepco launches the innovative Driven Track System. 2000 Hepco Expands into Korea - 2003 A new branch opens in Korea to supply Hepco products for the Asian market. R&D Facilities Move to Tiverton - 2003 Hepco vacates the last of its London factories and moves the R&D facility to its headquarters in Tiverton, Devon. Design and manufacture of special purpose machinery for third party companies ceases. The immense experience and expertise is concentrated instead on R&D and in-house machinery requirements. 2010 1-Trak - 2011 Hepco introduces the innovative 1-Trak system, a track system manufactured in almost any conceivable 2d shape and from one single piece of material. Gervase Forster Becomes President - 2013 Gervase Forster steps down as Chairman in favour of son Giles, and assumes position of President. Giles Forster Becomes Chairman - 2013 Giles Forster becomes the 3rd generation of the Forster family to chair the Hepco Group of companies. HepcoAutomation - 2015 Hepco launches automation company HepcoAutomation. Hepco China - 2015 Hepco opens a sales office for the Chinese market. Interested in working for HepcoMotion ©? Check out our latest vacancies page VACANCIES We strive for a culture of inclusion, diversity and equality as underpinned by our policies and procedures. Please see our gender pay report here. GENDER PAY REPORT MODERN SLAVERY REPORT Contact Us Tel: Sales: +44 (0)1884 257000 General Enquiries: +44 (0)1884 243400 Email: sales@hepcomotion.com Address: HepcoMotion Head Office Lower Moor Business Park Tiverton Way Tiverton Devon EX16 6TG ©2021 HepcoMotion DATA PROTECTION POLICY SITE MAP TERMS AND CONDITIONS TERMS OF USE This website uses cookies so that we can remember you and understand how you and other visitors use our site. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. For more information please see our Privacy Policy OK