We remain Nigeria’s preferred option in power generation & transmission, fire-fighting, cooling, marine transport, property development and warehousing. The story of John Holt began in 1862 when Mr. John Holt, just 21years old with 27 Pounds Sterling in his pocket, sailed from Liverpool to West Africa. In 1897, John Holt established his first Venture in Lagos. Up to the Second World War, John Holt was involved mainly in the distribution and export of produce, with a fleet of ships which operated a fortnightly service from Liverpool to West Africa. Also in 1897, John Holt & Company (Liverpool) Limited was incorporated in the United Kingdom. It was incorporated in Nigeria as John Holt Limited in 1961 and became a public company quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in May, 1974. John Holt has been an important participant in many areas of the Nigerian economy. The Group’s enduring relationship with its parent company has enabled it to attract strong franchises and international brands.

The Group’s operations and interests are managed by the following divisions:

TECHNICAL PRODUCTS & LEASING SERVICES: -
This is a dominant leader among its peers in the country and has different business operational units including:
   John Holt Engineering: This unit specializes in the sales, installation and maintenance of diesel generators from 12.5kVA to 2200kVA. These generators are made in factories that are ISO 9001 certified and assembled in Nigeria. This unit also undertakes the maintenance of large power generating sets and sale of genuine spare parts.

   John Holt Cooling: This unit oversees sales, leasing and maintenance of Holt Star Air-conditioners which are assembled in our purpose-built factory in Lagos. This is also the operational leasing unit of the Group, providing professional lease and financing arrangements which enable organisations meet their equipment and machinery needs for Holt Star Air-conditioners, Generators, Boats and other operational equipment used by most corporate organisations.
   Fire Safety Solutions: This unit executes the franchise for the Group in the distribution of Angus Fire (UK) and Rosenbauer (Austria) fire fighting equipment in Nigeria. The unit also provides adjunct services such as surveys, installations, services and maintenance.  
   Assemblies & Fabrication: This unit specializes in the fabrication of industrial and agricultural equipment as well as vehicle components and storage tanks. It also specializes in the assembly of generating sets, air-conditioners, and motorcycles. The Assembly plants were built with technical assistance from John Holt’s technical partners in Europe and Asia.

YAMACO/MARINE:-
   Yamaco: This unit executes the franchise for the Group in the sole distribution of Yamaha petrol and diesel generators (from 0.7kVA to 10kVA), Yamaha motorcycles, Yamaha outboard motors, water pumps and multipurpose engines. It also provides efficient after sales maintenance and spare parts back up. Yamaha products have efficient and reliable qualities which have made them popular and in constant demand worldwide.