2014
HATO 40 years
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HATO celebrates its 40th anniversary.
2012
LED
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In 2012 Hato introduces a new LED product line for the agricultural industry.
2008
Customization
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In 2008 HATO’s Lighting Solutions division is established as a response to increased demand for customized solutions.
2000
Uni-Q
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In 2000 the Uni-Q range is included in HATO´s range as one of HATO’s proprietary brands.
1999
Sittard
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In 1999 the company moves to Sittard in the Netherlands, where it is still located today.
1997
Paul Obers
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In 1997 Paul Obers, Directer and owner of Hato Bv, joins the company as a partner. Obers first joined the company in 1982 as a seasonal worker.
1996
ITL
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In 1996 Hato acquires Industrial Tube Lighting (ITL), a company mainly active in the poultry industry. Consequently, Hato moves to Slootsekuilen in Beringe (NL).
1995
ANWB
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In 1995 HATO starts to develop a revolutionary fitting for ANWB, the Royal Dutch Touring Club.
1981
Mushrooms
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In 1981 Hato expands its portfolio with solutions for mushroom houses.
1974
HATO
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In 1974 Hato is founded in Tegelen, the Netherlands. Founders Hay Roodbeen and Ton Elsenberg lent their names to the company and delivered cables and fittings to the agricultural sector.