Hi, we’re Dewhurst.
At Dewhurst, we’re more than a global manufacturer – we’re a trusted partner in vertical mobility. For over a century, we’ve combined engineering excellence with a people-first approach, creating lift solutions that transform the way people live, work, and move. From pioneering pushbutton technology to delivering bespoke projects worldwide, our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and quality runs through everything we do.
Over a Century of Dewhurst History
1919
Dewhurst was founded in Hatton Garden, London by Melbourne Dewhurst (Managing Director) and Howard Marryat (Chairman).
1930s
Business continued to grow and the Inverness Road factory was extended in 1939.
1950
Global presence extends to Canada, our first overseas company in 1958.
1970s
Alan Dewhurst receives the Design Council Award for the original US881 vandal-resistant pushbutton.
1990s
Richard Dewhurst takes over as Chairman in 1991. The compact pushbutton was launched in the mid-1990s.
2010s
Our presence in Asia is established in Hong Kong in 2010. Dewhurst moved from Inverness Road to new premises in Hampton Business Park, Feltham in 2012.
1920s
Moved to Inverness Road (Hounslow, UK) in 1922. Murray Scott joins as director and shareholder.
1940s
Industrial brakes and control gears become significant product lines. Dewhurst is listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1948.
1960s
Alan Dewhurst takes over as Chairman in 1962.
1980s
Keypads for bank ATMs become a significant product line. Dewhurst is market leader in pushbutton innovations including tactile, braille, laser-cut legends and LED illumination.
2000s
Expansion into Australia in 2000, and Hungary in 2008.
2020s
Further expansion in Singapore in 2023, to expand the displays offering globally.
1919
Dewhurst was founded in Hatton Garden, London by Melbourne Dewhurst (Managing Director) and Howard Marryat (Chairman).
1920s
Moved to Inverness Road (Hounslow, UK) in 1922. Murray Scott joins as director and shareholder.
1930s
Business continued to grow and the Inverness Road factory was extended in 1939.
1940s
Industrial brakes and control gears become significant product lines. Dewhurst is listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1948.
1950
Global presence extends to Canada, our first overseas company in 1958.
1960s
Alan Dewhurst takes over as Chairman in 1962.
1970s
Alan Dewhurst receives the Design Council Award for the original US881 vandal-resistant pushbutton.
1980s
Keypads for bank ATMs become a significant product line. Dewhurst is market leader in pushbutton innovations including tactile, braille, laser-cut legends and LED illumination.
1990s
Richard Dewhurst takes over as Chairman in 1991. The compact pushbutton was launched in the mid-1990s.
2000s
Expansion into Australia in 2000, and Hungary in 2008.
2010s
Our presence in Asia is established in Hong Kong in 2010. Dewhurst moved from Inverness Road to new premises in Hampton Business Park, Feltham in 2012.
2020s
Further expansion in Singapore in 2023, to expand the displays offering globally.
How can we help?
Dewhurst partners with Lift Installers, Property Managers, Consultants and Architects to create safer, smarter and more efficient building environments. Our trusted products and technical insight help you design, specify and maintain lift systems that meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.
