IHC Services
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IHC Services Inc. has been an international supplier of branded products and services since World War II, providing a diverse range of high-quality capital equipment and turnkey solutions in more than 70 countries.
. Its mission included providing heavy machinery and spare parts.
In December 1988, IMECO purchased Hofortech Corporation, a Long Island-based company specializing in supplying and maintaining electrical engines for mining, and changed its name to International Hofortech Corporation.
In July 1989, Torno America Inc., a subsidiary of Torno Spa, a large European construction company, bought International Hofortech Corporation and in April 1990 shortened the name to IHC Services. From 1992-97, subsidiaries of Torno Spa purchased shares in IHC Services, and by 1997 Torno SA Holdings, a subsidiary of Torno Spa, owned all stock in the company. In 2005, Alliance Investment Ltd. bought IHC Services, and owns the company today.
was appointed CEO; he resigned in October 2006, and no replacement has been named. Over the years, IHC has had offices in Manhattan
, Long Island
, Milan
, Houston, Northern California
, Miami and Charlotte, North Carolina
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IHC Services has had many customers, including military and relief organizations, non-governmental organizations and other large entities; for example, the United Nations
had been a customer since at least 1989.
Corporate history
On December 29, 1944, two partners founded International Manufacturing and Equipment Company, known as IMECO, with an office in ManhattanManhattan
Manhattan is the oldest and the most densely populated of the five boroughs of New York City. Located primarily on the island of Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River, the boundaries of the borough are identical to those of New York County, an original county of the state of New York...
. Its mission included providing heavy machinery and spare parts.
In December 1988, IMECO purchased Hofortech Corporation, a Long Island-based company specializing in supplying and maintaining electrical engines for mining, and changed its name to International Hofortech Corporation.
In July 1989, Torno America Inc., a subsidiary of Torno Spa, a large European construction company, bought International Hofortech Corporation and in April 1990 shortened the name to IHC Services. From 1992-97, subsidiaries of Torno Spa purchased shares in IHC Services, and by 1997 Torno SA Holdings, a subsidiary of Torno Spa, owned all stock in the company. In 2005, Alliance Investment Ltd. bought IHC Services, and owns the company today.
Business operations
One of the founders headed the company until 1989; in 1997, Ezio TestaEzio Testa
Ezio Testa is an international business leader who specializes in providing logistics and supplies to large organizations. Fluent in several languages, Testa is currently CEO of Global Logistic Solutions, which provides goods and services to the U.S...
was appointed CEO; he resigned in October 2006, and no replacement has been named. Over the years, IHC has had offices in Manhattan
Manhattan
Manhattan is the oldest and the most densely populated of the five boroughs of New York City. Located primarily on the island of Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River, the boundaries of the borough are identical to those of New York County, an original county of the state of New York...
, Long Island
Long Island
Long Island is an island located in the southeast part of the U.S. state of New York, just east of Manhattan. Stretching northeast into the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island contains four counties, two of which are boroughs of New York City , and two of which are mainly suburban...
, Milan
Milan
Milan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,...
, Houston, Northern California
Northern California
Northern California is the northern portion of the U.S. state of California. The San Francisco Bay Area , and Sacramento as well as its metropolitan area are the main population centers...
, Miami and Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009...
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IHC Services has had many customers, including military and relief organizations, non-governmental organizations and other large entities; for example, the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
had been a customer since at least 1989.