2018
Muranga, Kitale, Nyeri, Chipata branches opened
Muranga, Kitale, Nyeri and Chipata branches are opened to bring the total number of branches in Kenya to 38 and 7 in Zambia.
D&S Uganda Head Office also moved to JR Complex at the Corner of Jinja Road and 3rd Street, Industrial area.
D&S Uganda Head Office also moved to JR Complex at the Corner of Jinja Road and 3rd Street, Industrial area.
2017
Dodoma, Utawala, Embu and Eastleigh branches are opened
Dodoma (House No 23 Plot 5 Block K Mtendeni Street/Tabora Avenue, Tanzania), Utawala Branch (Mustard Seed Plaza, Opposite Family Bank Utawala), Embu (Nairobi/Meru Highway. Opposite Kobil Petrol Station) and Eastleigh (Sharja Plaza, First Avenue next to Mother & Child Hospital Nairobi) branches are opened.
DRC Subsidiary becomes operational with Edward Mwakio appointed as Manager with the first branch established in Lubumbashi.
DRC Subsidiary becomes operational with Edward Mwakio appointed as Manager with the first branch established in Lubumbashi.
2016
7 more branches opened in the region
Ongata Rongai, Mombasa downtown, Kitui and Narok (all in Kenya) Jinja(Uganda), Chachacha Lusaka(Zambia) are opened.
Davis & Shirtliff celebrates its 70th anniversary that also marks 40 years of service for the CEO Alec Davis
CEO Alec Davis retires and assumes position of Group Chairman. David Gatende is appointed group CEO with Dr. MAS Waweru being appointed group COO.
Davis & Shirtliff launch the improved and revised eShop.
Davis & Shirtliff celebrates its 70th anniversary that also marks 40 years of service for the CEO Alec Davis
CEO Alec Davis retires and assumes position of Group Chairman. David Gatende is appointed group CEO with Dr. MAS Waweru being appointed group COO.
Davis & Shirtliff launch the improved and revised eShop.
2015
4 more branches are opened
Nanyuki, Kiambu, Lodwar and Kitengela are opened in Kenya further increasing Davis & Shirtliff's footprint in the region.
The innovative remote monitoring and control solution for water pumps, iDayliff, is officially launched.
The innovative remote monitoring and control solution for water pumps, iDayliff, is officially launched.
2014
Voi, Machakos and Naivasha branches are opened
Davis & Shirtliff Kenya opened branches in Voi, Machakos and Naivasha.
Purchase Athi River Ware house.
Purchase Athi River Ware house.

2013
Karen, Meru and Garissa branches are opened
Renovated and expanded Davis & Shirtliff Kampala.
Davis & Shirtliff Kenya opened branches in Karen, Meru and Garissa.
Developed the first containerised water treatment truck for the Rwanda army.

Davis & Shirtliff Kenya opened branches in Karen, Meru and Garissa.
Developed the first containerised water treatment truck for the Rwanda army.

2012
Mbarara and Nyali branches are opened
Completed Beta development project, expanded the supply division and formally opened by Grundfos chairman Neils Du Jensen.
Opened Davis & Shirtliff Mbarara branch in Uganda.
Opened Davis & Shirtliff Nyali branch in Mombasa.

Opened Davis & Shirtliff Mbarara branch in Uganda.
Opened Davis & Shirtliff Nyali branch in Mombasa.

2011
Lusaka premises are redeveloped and Kisii and Livingstone branches opened
Redeveloped Davis & Shirtliff Lusaka premises.
Opened Davis & Shirtliff Kisii branch.
Davis & Shirtliff Zambia opened Livingstone branch
Opened Davis & Shirtliff Kisii branch.
Davis & Shirtliff Zambia opened Livingstone branch

2010
Downtown, Gulu and Lamu branches are open
Purchased Beta property Opened Davis & Shirtliff Downtown, Davis & Shirtliff Gulu and Davis & Shirtliff Lamu branches


2009
Carlo Prola, Executive director of Grundfos opens the redeveloped Dundori rd premises
Completed Dundori Rd. redevelopment project and formally opened by Carlo Prola, Executive Director Grundfos.
Opened D&S Ndola, Davis & Shirtliff Thika and Davis & Shirtliff Nakasero branches.
Introduced Dayliff pump range.
Opened D&S Ndola, Davis & Shirtliff Thika and Davis & Shirtliff Nakasero branches.
Introduced Dayliff pump range.

2008
Ethiopia subsidiary is opened in Addis Ababa
Davis & Shirtliff Ethiopia subsidiary is opened in Addis Ababa.
Davis & Shirtliff Tanzania opens a branch in Mwanza.
Davis & Shirtliff Mombasa opens a branch in Diani.
Davis & Shirtliff Tanzania opens a branch in Mwanza.
Davis & Shirtliff Mombasa opens a branch in Diani.

2007
General Electric franchising agreement is signed
Davis & Shirtliff Malindi branch opens.
Two additional plots leased at the Dundori Rd site and converted to a new production facility.
Purchase of CTL property.
Signing of General Electric franchising agreement.
Two additional plots leased at the Dundori Rd site and converted to a new production facility.
Purchase of CTL property.
Signing of General Electric franchising agreement.
2006
Davis and Shirtliff celebrates 60th anniversary
Davis & Shirtliff Tanzania opens a branch in Zanzibar.
Davis & Shirtliff celebrates its 60th Anniversary.
Davis & Shirtliff Zambia opens a branch in Kitwe.
Davis & Shirtliff celebrates its 60th Anniversary.
Davis & Shirtliff Zambia opens a branch in Kitwe.

2005
Arusha and nakuru branches are open
The Poolshop converted to a full Davis & Shirliff branch. Davis & Shirtliff opens branch in Nakuru.
Appointed Lister Petter engine/generator distributor.
Davis & Shirtliff Arusha branch opens.
Dundori Road site redevelopment project starts.
Appointed Lister Petter engine/generator distributor.
Davis & Shirtliff Arusha branch opens.
Dundori Road site redevelopment project starts.
2004
A subsidiary is opened in Kigali, Rwanda
Davis & Shirtliff opens a subsidiary in Kigali, Rwanda.
ISO 9001 certification obtained.
Appointed Certikin distributor.
ISO 9001 certification obtained.
Appointed Certikin distributor.
2003
Solar division is formed
Davis & Shirtliff Solar division is formed with the appointment of the company as a regional distributor for Shell Solar (now SolarWorld).
The Poolshop moves to Centro House in the centre of Westlands and is relaunched as an outlet for swimwear and summerwear.
The Poolshop moves to Centro House in the centre of Westlands and is relaunched as an outlet for swimwear and summerwear.
2002
First Davis & Shirtliff website is launched
Non-executive directors Stuart Eastwood and Mike Eldon appointed.
D&S first website was launched.
D&S first website was launched.
2001
David Gatende is appointed Managing director
David Gatende is appointed the fourth Managing Director of Davis & Shirtliff Ltd.
Davis & Shirtliff is appointed regional distributor for Pedrollo Pumps from Italy.
Davis & Shirtliff opens a subsidiary in Lusaka, Zambia.
Last D&S swimming pool was built.
Davis & Shirtliff is appointed regional distributor for Pedrollo Pumps from Italy.
Davis & Shirtliff opens a subsidiary in Lusaka, Zambia.
Last D&S swimming pool was built.
2000
Mombasa branch is opened
Davis & Shirtliff Mombasa branch is established after a buyout of Butech Ltd follwing the death of founder Najmu Ramji.
1998
A subsidiary is opened in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania
Davis & Shirtliff opens a subsidiary in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
Davis & Shirtliff Kisumu branch opens.
Davis & Shirtliff Kisumu branch opens.
1996
A subsidiary is opened in Kampala, Uganda
Davis & Shirtliff opens a subsidiary in Kampala, Uganda.
1995
Eldoret branch is opened
The Pump Centre concept is introduced through the appointment of a countrywide chain of dealers.
Davis & Shirtliff opens a branch in Eldoret.
Davis & Shirtliff opens a branch in Eldoret.
1994
1st Branch in Westlands established
Davis & Shirtliff's first branch, the Poolshop, is established in Westlands.
Davis & Shirtliff acquires a 5th plot on Dundori Road and begins a complete premises renovation.
Davis & Shirtliff acquires a 5th plot on Dundori Road and begins a complete premises renovation.
1993
1st Linz pumps imported from Pedrollo
The first Linz pumps are imported from Pedrollo SpA.
1992
Davis and shirtliff acquires 20% of Butech Ltd
20% shareholding purchased in Butech Ltd
1990
Devji Shingadia retires
Director Devji Shingadia retires selling his shareholding to Alec Davis.
1985
Fibreglass filter production starts
Butech Ltd appointed as Mombasa distributor and Fibreglass filter production starts.
1982
Grundfos solar pumps are introduced in Kenya
Founder Eddie Davis passes away at the age of 79 and is replaced as Director by his son Alec Davis who had been working with the company since 1976.
Grundfos solar pumps are introduced to Kenya.
Grundfos solar pumps are introduced to Kenya.
1974
2 more plots acquired
Davis & Shirtliff acquires two extra plots adjacent to its existing premises on Dundori Road.
1970
Dick Shirtliff retires
Dick Shirtliff retires and sells his shareholding to Devji Shingadia who had been with the firm since 1952.
He becomes a joint director with Eddie Davis.
He becomes a joint director with Eddie Davis.
1968
1st Davey pump
The first Davey pump consignment is imported from Australia.
1965
Grundfos relationship established
The Grundfos relationship is established with importation of the first consignment of pumps from Denmark.
1958
Nakuru branch closed
Davis & Shirtliff Nakuru branch closes.
1955
Move to Dundori Rd
The company buys two plots on Doncaster (now Dundori) Rd and after constructing new offices and workshops moves its operations to the new site.
Davis & Shirtliff Nakuru branch opens.
Davis & Shirtliff Nakuru branch opens.
1947
KABCEC
Davis & Shirtliff becomes one of the founder members of KABCEC (Kenya Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors).
1946
Davis & Shirtliff founded
Davis & Shirtliff Ltd is founded as a partnership between EC ‘Eddie’ Davis and FR ‘Dick’ Shirtliff after Dick Shirtliff purchases 50% of the equity of RH Paige & Co, a company owned by Eddie (Eddie had himself previously purchased into RH Paige & Co in 1945 soon after buying out its owner. RH Paige & Co was a small plumbing and water-engineering firm founded in 1926). The company is located in Westlands and concentrates on the design and installation of water supplies and maintenance of water related equipment.