Born from frustration Built for beekeepers
Simon, a firefighter and beekeeper from Melbourne, turned his struggle into an invention that changed honey harvesting forever
"This is the most unique and innovative concept to hit the beekeeping world since the Langstroth hives."
Nat Browne, Backyard Beekeeper
When frustration met determination
Simon isn’t your average inventor. He’s a firefighter with a passion for beekeeping. Like many recreational beekeepers, he loved working with his bees.
But traditional honey harvesting was messy, exhausting, and time-consuming. It meant lugging heavy frames, setting up bulky extractors, and spending hours cleaning up.
In 2021, after yet another exhausting day of honey extraction, Simon said, “There has to be a better way.”
That moment marked the inception of the Micro Honey Harvester. Fueled by his determination to make beekeeping simpler and more enjoyable, Simon set out to create a system that solved the struggles he faced.
From sketches to solutions
Simon’s journey started small, sketching ideas on a notepad after work and experimenting with makeshift prototypes in his backyard. He reached out to other beekeepers, asking what frustrated them most about honey harvesting.
One day, Simon imagined a method so simple and efficient that you could harvest honey in the same time it takes to toast a slice of bread.
Through trial and error, late nights, and countless conversations, Simon developed the Micro Honey Harvester system. His goal was simple:
1. Create a system that’s easy to use.
2. Protect the bees.
3. Deliver clean, fresh honey without the hassle
The Beginning of HiveKeepers
Founded in 2016, HiveKeepers began with a focus on solving everyday challenges faced by beekeepers.
Over six years, we developed software and hardware tools to help beekeepers manage their hives, monitor bee health, and protect their investments.
But by working closely with beekeepers around the world, we identified a common frustration: the process of honey extraction was messy, time-consuming, and stressful, for both beekeepers and their bees.
This insight sparked the creation of the Micro Honey Harvester, a solution that simplifies honey harvesting without compromising the well-being of the hive.
Honey harvesting shouldn’t be this hard
HiveKeepers worked hand-in-hand with beekeepers to create a solution that:
1. Simplifies honey extraction.
2. Protects bees from unnecessary stress.
3. Reduces the time and effort needed to harvest honey.
The result? A compact, easy-to-use system that simplifies honey harvesting forever.
We improve beekeeping one hive at a time
🗸 Our Vision
A world where every beekeeper has the tools to thrive and every hive is healthy, sustainable, and productive.
🗸 Our Mission
To create practical solutions that simplify beekeeping, support beekeepers, and protect the well-being of bees.
