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History – Timeline

Our journey from

1936 - 1976

A boy sits on a wooden cart with wheels, focused on a task, in front of a brick building with multiple windows.
1936

From pedal car to aircraft deicers. It all started with 7-year-old Godtfred Vestergaard
Two construction workers in winter gear collaborate on a building site, handling materials and equipment amidst a snowy landscape.
1962

"Ingeniørfirmaet G. Vestergaard" is founded by Godtfred Vestergaard
SAS Catering container on a lift truck, with a child standing nearby and a ladder leaning against the truck.
1966

Vestergaard receives order to repair existing deicers with SAS Copenhagen
A worker stands on a raised platform of a lift, positioned next to a building, with equipment visible below.
1969

First Vestergaard-manufactured deicers (nicknamed beanstalks)
A worker stands on a lift platform, using a tool to reach the top of a building. A red utility vehicle is parked below.
1976

Vacuum System on VTS introduced

Our journey from

1981 - 1988

Seven individuals in work overalls stand on a platform atop a vintage truck, surrounded by trees and a building.
1981

First Elephant® ALPHA introduced
A truck with a lift sprays de-icing fluid on the wing of a large airplane at an airport during winter.
1983

First Elephant® BETA introduced
A group of 13 people in work attire, standing and sitting outdoors, with a dog in front, surrounded by trees.
1983

Ingeniørfirmaet G. Vestergaard is converted to a limited company
Steel framework of a large building under construction, with a concrete foundation and a clear sky in the background.
1987

Vestergaard manufacturing moves to Gevninge
Elephant truck with a crane arm extended, parked on a snowy surface, designed for lifting and maintenance tasks.
1988

Elephant® GAMMA with one-man operation introduced

Our journey from

1988 - 2002

Yellow aerial work platform truck with extended boom, used for reaching high places.
1988

First Elephant® BETA-15 introduced
A worker in a lift performs maintenance on an airplane wing, with a red service truck nearby on the tarmac.
1993

First Elephant® MY introduced
I don't know who they are.
1996

Godtfred Vestergaard retires as CEO - Stefan Vestergaard becomes CEO
Single-story commercial building with a metal roof, surrounded by snow and trees, located on a paved road.
1997

Vestergaard Company Inc established in McHenry, USA
Modern building exterior with large glass windows and a sloped roof, illuminated under a twilight sky.
2002

Ingeniørfirmaet G. Vestergaard celebrates its 40th anniversary and changes name to Vestergaard Company A/S

Our journey from

2009 - 2013

Technician working on the tail of an Air New Zealand aircraft, registration ZK-NGM, using a lift.
2009

First Elephant® SIGMA introduced
A formal gathering with numerous tables set for dining, attendees in suits and dresses engaged in conversation.
2012

Vestergaard Company turns 50
P&D building with vehicles parked outside, featuring a sign with "P&D" and a loading dock area.
2012

Vestergaard Company Asia established
Delivery van parked outside a building with a sign, and a person standing next to it.
2012

Vestergaard Company France established
A yellow maintenance platform with a spray nozzle is positioned near an aircraft wing against a cloudy sky.
2013

PPS introduced

Our journey from

2016 - 2017

Large mining excavator with a white service truck underneath, both on a construction site surrounded by trees.
2016

Elephant® MEW introduced
Industrial equipment setup featuring a stainless steel tank, control panel, and red fire extinguisher.
2016

FAA approval of the In-truck manufacturing (ITM)
Fuel truck with hoses parked on an airport tarmac near terminal buildings.
2016

First ZVTS introduced
White utility truck with an elevated platform and crane, parked in front of a garage.
2017

First Elephant® MY Lite introduced
Transparent bottles inside a metal dispenser, with a red button and a key lock mechanism visible.
2017

Semi-automatic sampling system introduced

Our journey from

2017 - 2019

A yellow elevated work platform with an operator above a white truck, parked in an industrial area with trees and flags.
2017

Turntable cabin introduced
A machine spraying water on a large pipe, with a person operating it from an enclosed cabin.
2018

Radar sensors replace antennas
Large indoor space with multiple trucks parked, featuring yellow overhead cranes and marked lanes on the floor.
2019

New warehouse building/Godtfred's Høje established
White industrial vehicle with a large tank, parked on grass near buildings.
2019

Electrical chassis (Vestergaard e) introduced
This is our e-VTS (ELECTRIC VACUUM TOILET SERVICE TRUCK) in action
2019

e-VTS/e-WS introduced

Our journey from

2019 - 2021

Firefighting truck with a ladder and equipment, parked on a wet surface, with personnel nearby.
2019

Elephant® e-BETA Hybrid introduced
A man in a suit uses a VR headset while interacting with a screen displaying a virtual environment.
2019

VTS/WS simulator introduced
GRV
2020

GRV introduced
A blue and white aircraft maintenance truck with a raised platform working near a jet engine on a rainy day.
2020

First Elephant® e-BETA Hybrid in operation
Main building outside_McHenry
2021

New location in McHenry, USA

Our journey from

2022 - 2024

Elephant® BETA in action together with TBL tractor in Talilinn airport
2022

Full acquisition of Kalmar Motor
A truck with a raised aerial lift, positioned in a parking lot, surrounded by trees and buildings.
2022

Elephant® e-Mini MY Lite introduced
Elephant® e-MY Lite photo for timeline 2024
2024

Elephant® e-MY Lite is introduced

Our journey from

2025 - 2025

VCAS Thailand's new entrance
2025

Grand opening of the new factory in Thailand
Optim-ice - de-icing assistance system
2025

OPTIM-ICE semi-automatic deicing system released
Vestergaard Company 2025 from above
2025

Completion of new headquarters facilities in Denmark.
our latest addition Elephant® e-BETA Fully Electric
2025

Elephant® e-BETA Fully Electric introduced
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