Our Story
Building a Lasting Legacy
SGS Holdings, Inc. began in 1947 with the establishment of Bacolod Victory Hardware, now known as SGS Hardware Corporation. Founded by Don Simplicio Gamboa, Sr., the business started as a small hardware and construction store built on integrity, hard work, and strong business values.
Over the years, the Gamboa family expanded into different industries, including logging, lumber, sugar trading, hotels, cinemas, ice production, and ethyl alcohol manufacturing. These early ventures became the foundation of the growing and diversified SGS Holdings, Inc.
Expanding Our Business
In 1974, SGS Holdings expanded its operations to Metro Manila with the establishment of Hexagon Steel Corporation—an importer and distributor of steel products and hardware materials—spearheaded by the patriarch’s second son, Bonnie C. Gamboa.
To supplement its core trading and distribution operations, SGS ventured into the manufacturing of bolts, nuts, and other metal products in 1976. By 1979, the group forged a partnership with the Gaisano family to manufacture steel pipes. In 1982, SGS further diversified beyond hardware and construction materials to embark on the import and trade of European car parts and accessories.
SGS Holdings continued to grow by entering new industries and expanding into international markets.
In 1984, the Group established its first offshore operation in Singapore, supplying industrial equipment and refrigerants across Southeast Asia. By 1986, it had expanded into Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, while also entering the aqua-agro and agricultural commodities business in the Philippines.
The Group further diversified into electrical equipment, industrial pumps, and pharmaceutical products. In 1990, SGS partnered with Danish company Jebsen & Jessen Southeast Asia to distribute industrial chemicals.
Synergy in Action
In the late 1980s, SGS Holdings established Hexagon Group Central Services to provide centralized administrative and operational support across its growing network of business units, covering key functions such as human resources, legal, accounting, treasury, and information technology.
Created to align business units with the Group’s strategic direction and corporate policies, it evolved over the years into what is now known as Hexagon Shared Services, Inc.
Expanding Horizons
SGS Holdings continued to grow and expand into new industries. In 1999, it entered financial services and the dental equipment business. By 2003, it had expanded into animal feed additives and information technology, later acquiring an Indonesian IT company.
The group continued to grow through partnerships in consumer products, food processing, and seafood exports. In 2017, it opened the Hexagon Corporate Center, marking its entry into commercial leasing.
From 2019 to 2021, SGS further expanded its IT operations across Southeast Asia, with offices in Singapore and Malaysia.
Driving Sustainable Progress
Embracing clean energy and modern infrastructure, SGS Holdings ventured into electric vehicle (EV) dealerships in 2024, followed by expansions into solar energy solutions and cold storage operations in 2025 and 2026. In 2025, the group further diversified its real estate footprint by embarking on the development of socialized and economic housing communities.
Grounded in nearly eight decades of heritage, SGS Holdings continues to build purposeful partnerships that empower industries, create shared value, and improve our stakeholders’ quality of life. As the group moves forward, it remains steadfast in its vision to be a prominent contributor to sustainable nation-building across every community and market it serves.
