1980 Hyva France and Hyva Belgium become the first two subsidiaries, expanding Hyva’s network.

1982 Hyva GMBH and Hyva UK are founded to continue expansion onto the European market. Hyva produces its 
        first hydraulic cylinder.

1989 Hyva Iberica becomes the fifth European subsidiary.

1991 Hyva acquires Kennis, which specializes in rolloader cranes, fitting smoothly into Hyva’s existing range of 
        products and soon becoming the benchmark for Rolloader cranes.
        Hydraulic Floor Systems B.V. (moving floor) is acquired.
        Hyva Malaysia becomes the first subsidiary outside Europe representing Hyva's first foray into the Far 
        East.

1995 Hyva Brazil becomes the first factory outside Europe. 

1996 Hyva Thailand and Poland are founded.

1997 Hyva India becomes the second factory outside Europe.

1998 Hyva acquires Technamics B.V. which specializes in the development, production and marketing of hook 
        lifts and skiploaders (generally known as container handling systems) under the brand name Hyva Lift.

2001 Hyva acquires the hydraulic division of Georg Group in Germany, a leading supplier of high pressure 
        cylinders with a factory in Olbersdorf, located close to the borders with Poland and Czech Republic.

2003 Expansion into new markets continues with the establishment of Hyva operations in Morocco 
        and the Czech Republic.
        Foundation of Hyva China and Hyva Russia.

2004 Hyva opens its manufacturing plant in Yangzhou, China primarily serving growing demand in the domestic 
        market.

2005 Hyva starts operations in the USA (Hyva Corporation) and successfully enters this market with its 
        hydraulic telescopic cylinders.

2006 Hyva acquires its sole distributor Hyva Lift in Ireland. 
        Hyva opens its latest state of the art facility in Mumbai (India) for production, research and development 
        of its extensive range of products.
        Hyva acquires the AmcoVeba/Ferrari Group in Poviglio, Italy, specializing in the production of fixed 
        mounted truck cranes.

2007 The Altatec Group of Companies in Australia is acquired and currently continues business under the name 
        of Hyva Pacific.

2008 Official foundation of Hyva Mexico, Hyva Romania, Hyva Hungary and acquisition of Tecnomet, a producer 
        of double acting cylinders.
        
2009 30th anniversary of the foundation of Hyva Group.

2010 Major investment in two new factories in India and China to create additional capacity.

2011 New ownership Hyva         
        New factories operational in India and China