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25 Years
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25 Years of hivis.co.uk – From Small Beginnings to National Supply
Celebrating 25 Years of Growth, Innovation, Service and Great Customer Relationships
In 2001, we started with just 2 staff, a small 500 sq ft unit, and around £500 worth of stock (formerly Elite Industrial Supplies Ltd).
Today, we are a £7+ million turnover UK business carrying almost £1 million of stock, ISO9001 and RISQS certified Rail supplier employing around 70 great staff, led by company directors Dave, Carl, Bobby and John, operating from more than 50,000 sq ft of warehouse, manufacturing and customer shop space just off Junction 7 of the M62 on the outskirts of St Helens, Merseyside.
Over the past 25 years, we have grown into one of the UK’s leading suppliers of personalised hi vis clothing, custom embroidered clothing, PPE and safety signage — trusted by organisations of every size, from small local traders to major international organisations.
Our Journey Is Built on Hard Work and Investment
From day one, our focus has been simple: change the narrative of the customised workwear industry from “you’ll get it when it’s ready” to our philosophy of “you can have it when you want it”.
Our industry-leading express logo turnaround service allows us to personalise garments and products the very same day when required.
WE deliver quality products.
WE move fast.
WE look after customers properly, either major multi nationals or local trades, clubs and businesses.
WE are very good at what we do.
This mindset has driven continuous investment in:
- Advanced modern embroidery technology
- Modern garment printing systems
- High-capacity sign-making equipment
- Scalable warehouse and logistics operations
Today, we personalise over 150,000 items every week, operating a 24-hour production schedule.
Speed That Sets Us Apart
One of the biggest reasons customers choose hivis.co.uk is speed and reliability.
- Fast and accurate logo application
- Rapid turnaround on urgent orders
- Same-day branding available
Whether it’s one item or thousands, we are built to deliver at pace.
Trusted Across the UK and Around the World
We proudly supply both locally and globally:
- Major blue-chip companies
- Retailers including Sainsbury’s and Asda
- Global brands such as Mercedes, Emirates and Deutsche Bank
- HM Government departments
- UK local authorities
- Rail and infrastructure companies (RISQS certified)
- SMEs, tradespeople and the general public
From national rollouts to one-off orders, we deliver the same high standards every time.
Certified for Quality and Industry Standards
We maintain strict quality and compliance standards across everything we do.
From 500 sq ft to 50,000 sq ft
- 2001: 2 staff, 500 sq ft unit
- Today: 70+ staff, 50,000 sq ft facility
- £7 million+ turnover
- 150,000+ items personalised weekly
- 24-hour production
Still Built on the Same Values
- Great customer service
- Fast turnaround
- Reliable supply
- High-quality products
- Supporting businesses of all sizes
We treat every order with the same care — whether one item or thousands.
Thank You for 25 Years
This milestone has only been possible thanks to our staff, customers, suppliers and long-term partners.
Thank you for being part of our journey.
Looking Ahead – The Next 25 Years
We continue to invest in technology, speed and customer experience.
Our goal remains simple: to be one of the UK’s leading suppliers of personalised workwear, PPE and signage.
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