About us

Hekipia is a French firm based in the Lyon region and which, since 1986, has specialised in the design and production of holiday chalets.

Based in Chessy les Mines (69) across a 2.6 hectare site, the company has a 9,000 m2 factory and new showroom to present its entire product range.

Over its rich history, the company has installed over 28,000 accommodation units, with this experience allowing us to offer a selection of different ranges to meet the specific requirements of three markets:

  • Tourists
  • Private individuals
  • Temporary housing

 

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About us


1986
2006
2008
2015
2018
2019
2020
2022
2023

Creation of GI Production which released to market the very first ever rental chalet and launched the Gitotel brand.

1986

Creation of Hekipia. Production of the very first wood and canvas Canadian Tent as a “camping ready” rental accommodation.

2006

Export of the Canadian tent to Québec.

2008

Takeover of Gitotel and launch of design, manufacturing and installation of chalets.

2015

Inauguration of the new Hekipia plant. New organisation, new capacities, new ambitions.

2018

The first export of Hekipia chalets to the USA.

2019

Diversification of markets and development of the dedicated temporary housing offer and accommodation for private individuals.

2020

New showroom with 14 models on display. New storage area for finished products covering 4,000 m2.

2022

Increased production capacity for mobile products manufactured in plant. Increase from 4 to 6 production lines.

2023