Milestone
1972
Ebac Ltd is founded when John Elliott takes an order to build industrial dehumidifiers suited to the UK climate.
1975
Develops its first timber dryer.
1979
The company reaches its first million pound turnover.
1980
Produces a domestic dehumidifier designed especially for the UK climate.
1982
Ebac Industrial Products Division formed.
1984
Ebac Ltd begins operations in USA.
1988
Owner and Chairman John Elliott receives an MBE for Services to Small Business.
1993
Ebac enters the European watercooler market .
1994
Launches the WaterTrailTM system for watercoolers.
1995
Launches patented SmartTM defrost system for dehumidifiers.
1996
Ebac Industrial Products designs air conditioning for the London Underground Jubilee Line.
1997
Ebac Group Ltd is formed. The Group opens offices in France and Germany.
2000
Launches 'Eddy', Ebac's first watercooler designed for home use.
2003
Ebac Ltd launches the patented Smart Control system for dehumidifiers.
2004
Ebac signs 6-year deal with Nestle Waters to become its sole supplier of watercoolers in Europe.
Develops SlimCool, a floor-standing watercooler designed for home use.
Develops SlimCool, a floor-standing watercooler designed for home use.
2005
Ebac Waterfall Ltd is formed and set to open its first Waterfall Spa in Leeds in the autumn.
Bottled Water Direct, Ebac's home water delivery service, launches in the UK's North East.
Ebac relaunch in France and Italy.
Bottled Water Direct, Ebac's home water delivery service, launches in the UK's North East.
Ebac relaunch in France and Italy.