Hebco Industrial
Any gearbox, any state, any time, and all your questions answered

Our Story

At Hebco Industrial, we’ve built a reputation for being gearbox experts - from diagnosing problems and repairing them to consulting with you to identify which gearboxes to integrate with your equipment to suit your specific application. But that is only half the story. Our 85-year history is of one of manufacturing, innovation, risk-taking, building industry partnerships and working closely with our many customers across the country, many of whom have been multi-generational customers.

COMPANY TIMELINE

ESTABLISHED

H.E Brehaut Pty Ltd is established in Melbourne by Herbert Edward Brehaut

1933

1940-44

WAR EFFORT

H.E. Brehaut Pty Ltd was commissioned to manufacture products for the Australian military during WWII operations. These included items such as ammunition boxes, bomb components & munition parts and even wardrobes!

ELECTRIC MOTORS AND MACHINERY

Began producing electric motors and industrial machine such as pedestal grinders, linishers, and buffers under the Hebco brand name. Many are still in use today and are a collectors item
Began producing electric motors and industrial machine such as pedestal grinders, linishers, and buffers under the Hebco brand name. Many are still in use today and are a collectors item

1950's

1960's

VHS MOTORS

Began designing and manufacturing Vertical Hollow Shaft (VHS) motors for line shaft turbine pumps based on irrigation and farming industry demand

2ND GENERATION

John Brehaut takes over from his father and marks the second generation of the family company

1970's

1982

AMARILLO GEAR CO

Commenced our relationship with Amarillo Gear Company, Texas USA
Commenced our relationship with Amarillo Gear Company, Texas USA

END OF A PRODUCT ERA

Ceased making Hebco Vertical Hollow Shaft motors

1998

2017

3RD GENERATION

Founder, Herbert Edward Brehaut’s grandson, Rodger Brehaut becomes CEO, marking the start of the 3rd generation of the family company.

AURORA MOTORS

H.E Brehaut Pty Ltd becomes the exclusive Australian distributor for Aurora Vertical Hollow Shaft (VHS) motors
H.E Brehaut Pty Ltd becomes the exclusive Australian distributor for Aurora Vertical Hollow Shaft (VHS) motors

2018

2019

NAME CHANGE

Our name officially changed from H.E Brehaut Pty Ltd to Hebco Industrial Pty Ltd to honour the company’s original brand name.

PRESENT AND FUTURE

2020 and beyond