As a result of a programme of strategic acquisition and organic growth, Havelock Europa has established a strong and diversified position, spanning educational interiors and supplies; retail, banking and hotel interiors; and point of sale and display.

Key dates

2010 Transfer in June 2010 from the Stock Exchange full list to the Alternative Investment Market (AIM). Eric Prescott joins the Group as the new Chief Executive.

2009 Education and retail businesses merge to form Havelock Interiors, with manufacturing operations rationalised to a single site in Kirkcaldy, Fife.

2008 Launch of Havelock Contract Interiors (HCI), a new Division providing a full, "all trades" contracting service to clients in the retail, accommodation, corporate office and financial services sector.

2007 Acquisition of Stage Systems Ltd, Loughborough, expands the Group's product range.

2005 Merger of the two point of sale print companies under the Showcard Print brand to create one of the five biggest point of sale businesses in the UK.

2004 As part of its continuing diversification into the education sector, acquisition of TeacherBoards in Skipton and Clean Air Ltd in Bolton.

2001 Diversification into the growth educational sector with the acquisition of ESA McIntosh, Kirkcaldy, Fife - the UK's leading provider of educational furniture and fittings.

1998 Joint venture with American Home Industries in the Middle East (Havelock AHI Holdings Ltd).

1997 Hartcliffe Point of Sale, Bristol, acquired.

1996 Acquisition of the Showcard Group, Letchworth, provides entry into the point of sale and print markets.

1992 Havelock enters the financial services market in partnership with NCR to deliver innovative self service solutions for "Bank Branch of the Future".

1990 Granted Royal Warrant of Appointment.

1988-89 Company restructure including purchase of Boots the Chemist's shopfitting division.

1987 Company gravitates to the Main London Stock Exchanges as Havelock Europa PLC.

1986 Havelock Europa Ltd merges with Store Design Ltd in Dalgety Bay, Fife.

1984 Incorporated as PLC.

1982 Flotation on the Unlisted Securities Market.

1974 J Mackays (Drapers) Ltd shopfitting division is floated as a stand-alone company called Havelock Europa Ltd and commences trading.