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1949
When was The Haggarty Group Established
The Haggarty Group Qld was established in 1949 by founders Jack and Rene Haggarty. For many years the Haggarty’s were known as the local “Bottle O”. Jack and Rene worked many long, hard years to develop their business with Jack traveling throughout the state, going far and wide collecting scrap metal while Rene would look after the business interests at home.
1966
Second generation
In 1966, son John joined the family business following a career with the Commonwealth Bank.
1980
Sandra joining the group
In 1980 John’s wife Sandra joined the firm after rearing 3 children.
1983
The next step for THG
3 years later John and Sandra purchased the business from Mum and Dad.
1986
Third Generation Of Haggarty Joins The Business
In 1986, another generation of Haggarty became involved in the business with John and Sandra’s son Scott joining them in their venture with a goal to grow the business. His involvement continues to ensure the Haggarty name is synonymous with quality products and first class service.
1995
Moving Location
In 1995, the family moved down the road into their much larger purpose built facility located at 347-349 Brisbane St, West Ipswich. This move gave the Haggarty family the room to branch out their already thriving services and products to a much larger scale.
1999
Scott's Promotion
In 1999, John and Sandra’s son Scott, was made general manager of the company, where he used his years of experience to further grow the company to where it is today!
1999-2018
Growth & New ventures
The family business has since grown and the family have started new ventures and grown the business to where it is today.
2018
4th Generation joins the business
In 2018, the 4th generation of the Haggarty Family became involved in the business with Scott’s son, Harry, joining him on his journey in the family business.
2019
Another 4th Generation joins the business
In 2019, another 4th generation of the Haggarty Family became involved in the business with Darren’s son, James, joining the journey in the family business.
2021
THG Goes online!
In 2021, we launched our online store, offering click & collect & delivery. Bringing THG into the digital age, allowing customer to shop without leaving their home.
4th Generation steps in as management
In 2023, Harry Haggarty was promoted to General Manager to run the day to day of the businesses, while Scott Haggarty takes a step back and focuses on new business ventures. An exciting new chapter for the group.
The Haggarty Group celebrates 75 years
The Haggarty Group was established in 1949 and is now proudly celebrating 75 years of business.
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