A little bit about us…
2007
Essco Controls Ltd is an independent company after trading for 10 years as a division of Douglas Group.
Continues partnership with ESBE and becomes main distributor for the UK.
2009
Relocates to new premises in Hedge End.
Creation of Valve & Actuator Company (VAC) division servicing the Industrial and Process markets.
2010
OEM division established offering In-house assemblies for heating applications.
2015
Richard Stammers re-joins business as Managing Director.
Launch of Water Meter Assemblies further strengthens the OEM offer.
2017
Launch of new Heat Interface Unit (HIU) range – assembled and tested in Southampton.
Relocates to new 10,000sq ft premises as part of continued expansion.
2019
Matt Lowe joins the business to strengthen the board and provide further growth.
Re-brands as ‘Essco Group’ with 4 new divisions – Energy, Hydronics, Fit & Forget and Process Valves.
2020 – 2024
Flowmax Group invest as majority shareholder.
Essco Prefab division created to offer packaged plant solutions and prefabricated utility cupboards for heat networks.
Relocates to new 16,000 sq. ft premises at Adanac Drive in Southampton to better accommodate stock and assembly operations.
2007
Essco Controls Ltd is an independent company after trading for 10 years as a division of Douglas Group.
Continues partnership with ESBE and becomes main distributor for the UK.
2009
Relocates to new premises in Hedge End.
Creation of Valve & Actuator Company (VAC) division servicing the Industrial and Process markets.
2010
OEM division established offering In-house assemblies for heating applications.
2015
Richard Stammers re-joins business as Managing Director.
Launch of Water Meter Assemblies further strengthens the OEM offer.
2017
Launch of new Heat Interface Unit (HIU) range – assembled and tested in Southampton.
Relocates to new 10,000sq ft premises as part of continued expansion.
2019
Matt Lowe joins the business to strengthen the board and provide further growth.
Re-brands as ‘Essco Group’ with 4 new divisions – Energy, Hydronics, Fit & Forget and Process Valves.
2020 – 2024
Flowmax Group invest as majority shareholder.
Essco Prefab division created to offer packaged plant solutions and prefabricated utility cupboards for heat networks.
Relocates to new 16,000 sq. ft premises at Adanac Drive in Southampton to better accommodate stock and assembly operations.
Striving further
Essco exists to design and supply the most energy efficient products and systems it can, to the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and process industries.
We also inspire our team to provide solutions that address the climate crisis.
Our values
Honesty
We tell the truth to customers, suppliers and each other, however hard that can sometimes be. No lies. No half-truths. Straight lines.
Service
Courteous and calm in our approach, we make promises, own those promises and do everything we can to keep them.
Can-do
Taking bold steps, we always find a way to get the job done, asking for help if needed. We use initiative and own the moment.
Care
We care for each other, our customers, and the environment. Our hearts inform our heads. We always try to do the right thing.
Fun
Life is short. We’re serious about what we do. We find fun and laughter in the process.
ISO registered company
Essco are a registered ISO company certified to BS EN ISO 9001- 2015.
Providing further assurance of the quality of service and products across the Essco Group.