Our History
Established in 1988 by John B O’Hagan, Specialist Group has grown consistently from a small team of 10 people to become one of the industry’s most respected manufacturers of premium quality bespoke joinery and fit out companies.
They say from tiny seeds, grow mighty oaks and one man’s vision has created a forest – Listen to Our Journey.
Established by John O'Hagan operating from 15,000 sq. ft. premises.
Growing quickly, with projects for Murphy’s Irish Brewery, Heineken, Northern Bank and British Midland.
Specialist HQ, a new purpose-built production and office facility.
Production equipment and capacity increased, growth of assembly teams & delivery capability and considerable expansion of portfolio as a result.
Introduction of renewable heat.
Operations focused on London market.
First BIM Project delivered.
Completion of Enniskillen Hospital, a flagship major project.
Additional Plant Purchased; £3million invested into production capacity and manufacturing facility increased to over 80,000 sq ft.
Specialist Group recruited its first full-time Glass Specialist, Feargal McMullan, establishing the company in the interior architectural glass market.
Specialist Glass moved to its own dedicated facility next to Specialist HQ.
Specialist Academy Established.
Specialist Glass had expanded to a team of dedicated Glass & Metal Specialists and was established as a company within the group serving the wider market with bespoke interior solution.
London Office Opened.
Investment in glass laminating capabilities.
Install of Solar Panels.
Digital Innovation Project launched, introducing automation into manufacturing environment.
Specialist Groups' 30th Anniversary. Enhanced production facility opened totalling 145,000 sq. ft. Includes technical innovations in production, upgraded office facilities, 200 seater canteen, company gym and dedicated employee wellbeing suite.
£172,800 raised for various charities to celebrate 30th year.
Specialist Metal add new CNC equipment.
New 100,000 sq ft offsite storage facility.
Specialist Construction storage facility built.
We raised and donated over £250,000 for charities.
Launch of 'The Specialist Way'
Celebrated 35 Years in Business.