Our History

ELME celebrates the 50th anniversary of the company.

ELME launches three new spreader models - 818 INNOVATION, 818 INNOVATION WTP and 857 INNOVATION.

ELME manufactures the 25,000nd spreader - a Spreader Model 817 INNOVATION.

ELME introduces the aftermarket range ELME+ and launches ELME Add-on Kit - options that can be added to your spreader after the initial purchase.

ELME launches 817 INNOVATION - the New Generation spreader with a unique combination of increased structural strength and reduced weight.

ELME launches 580 INNOVATION - the New Generation spreader series for empty container handling.

The new paint and shot blasting facility is up and running.

ELME introduces a line of all-electric spreaders for RTGs, RMGs and ARMGs/ASCs.

ELME launches ELME Genuine Parts - a range of approved spare parts and accessories, 100% made for your ELME spreader.

ELME releases a new concept in May 2014 – a box with all the genuine spare parts needed to be replaced at service: ELME Servicebox.

ELME Spreader Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd, is registered, soon followed by the opening of an office in Shanghai.

The production rate exceeds 1,000 spreaders a year.

ELME Americas Inc. is registered.

The workshop area is doubled, now covering more than 14,000 m².

The company expands; more space for the production units is needed. From 1997 onwards, ELME Spreader purchases a number of large industrial properties.

Relocation to the current facilities at Stålgatan in Älmhult. Number of employees: 22.

Office and assembling unit move to Älmhult. ELME International, in The Netherlands, is established. Number of employees: 5.

The business is growing. A workshop in Länshult, northwest of Älmhult, is completed.

Elmhult Konstruktions AB manufactures and delivers its first spreader to Hyrtrucken in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Gösta Karlsson, the founder of ELME Spreader, registers the company Elmhult Konstruktions AB.