ELB GROUP LIMITED, (formerly Edward L Bateman Ltd.,) a top supplier of engineered products to the infrastructure, mining, processing and construction industries, was established over a century ago by Edward L Bateman.
ELB dates back to 1903 when a young mechanical engineer, Edward L Bateman, emigrated from the U.S.A. to South Africa to assist local representative, Herbert Ainsworth, in selling the Allis-Chalmers range of equipment to mines.
Bateman bought the busines after Ainsworth's death in 1919 and operated it as a very effective and dynamic one-man operation. In 1925 his eldest son, Glen L Bateman, joined the company.
The Bateman Group's unparalleled growth resulted in offices being established on all five continents. This expansion resulted in circumstances changing within the Group as well as the Bateman family, culminating in a portion of the company, Bateman Project Holdings Limited, being sold to an international consortium of high nett-worth individuals in February, 2002.
As part of the restructure, the Edward L Bateman Group of Companies reverted to its former well-established trade name of ELB. The change has, however, not affected the day-to-day business of the company as the management style and culture remains unchanged.
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