In 2018, after years in mining, Steve noticed declining customer service and rising prices. He saw a market gap and believed ELM could stand out by reintroducing these important traits to the industry. ELM Equipment aims to create career opportunities and deliver success to our customers. We promote honest competition to foster innovation, fair pricing, and new ideas. Our core values of honesty, integrity, and fairness enable us to compete successfully on a large scale. The trust we’ve earned in the industry is reflected in our reputation for excellent customer service.
How We Started
THE ELM DIFFERENCE
Why Choose ELM
We believe that hands-on experience is the best precursor for expert advice. With our team’s background in mining and mining services, our business is grounded in decades of experience.
We draw on this knowledge to provide justified advice and quality equipment, labour hire, and machinery to our clients. Whether you need a small hire fleet or just a single piece of equipment, our experts will guide you through the process from conception to completion, whilst delivering the highest quality customer service you will find in the mining industry.
Unlike other service providers, our communication doesn’t end when the machine or equipment leaves our workshop for your site. Instead, we take a personable approach to mining services, because we want you to return to ELM time and time again. Having been a part of the underground mining community for so long, we have a deep understanding and respect for the sector.
We are committed to going the extra mile for our customers to ensure that ELM is the company that comes to mind when our clients need equipment, machinery, and labour hire.
THE ELM DIFFERENCE
MISSION STATEMENT
We exist to bring professionalism, integrity, and great customer service back to the mining sector.
VISION STATEMENT
To provide new opportunities for our people and communities; becoming the benchmark of mining service companies.
MEET THE GROUP OPERATIONS & SALES DIRECTOR
Steve Janse Van Vuuren
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Steve, a Mechanical Engineering Specialist and ELM co-founder, uses his experience to improve the company’s global relationships, branches, and products. He focuses on product development, manufacturing, engineering, business development, and sales. Steve has managed contract negotiations, business strategy, and manufacturing throughout his career.
MEET THE GROUP COMMERCIAL DIRCETOR
EDWARD TROJER
GROUP COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
Edward Trojer is a Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in the mining and construction industries. Over his 18-year career, he has held various positions overseeing commercial operations, finance, and international branches with globally recognized firms. Edward’s primary focus at ELM Group includes commercial strategy, legal governance, financial strategy and risk management functions.