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September 1, 2025
Since its introduction in 1983, the iconic Elephant® BETA deicer has set the industry standard for efficient and safe aircraft deicing. Over the years, the unit has continuously evolved with new upgrades and innovations, while maintaining its original principles: a boom-and-telescope system that enables precise nozzle reach across all aircraft surfaces, and an operator’s cabin positioned high above the ground for maximum visibility and control.
In 2019, Vestergaard Company introduced the hybrid electric Elephant® BETA, which quickly gained strong market acceptance. The hybrid model can operate fully electric, with the option to engage the truck engine to power a generator when additional flexibility is required.
At the upcoming GSE Expo International in Las Vegas, 16–18 September 2025, Vestergaard Company will unveil the next step in environmentally friendly deicing technology: the fully electric Elephant® e-BETA.
Built on a Vestergaard electrical chassis and equipped with a 145 kWh lithium-ion battery, the Elephant® e-BETA is designed to operate a full shift on a single charge. All functions are fully electric, ensuring zero local emissions during operation. For airports without pre-heated fluid infrastructure, the e-BETA includes a 600 kW diesel heater—the same proven Vestergaard heater that can deliver hot deicing fluid just 10–15 minutes after filling.
“The launch of the fully electric Elephant® e-BETA underlines our commitment to providing environmentally friendly, future-ready solutions for the ground support industry,” said Stefan Vestergaard, CEO of Vestergaard Company. “We are proud to offer an aircraft deicer that combines operational reliability with significant reductions in environmental footprint.”
Industry professionals attending GSE Expo International are invited to experience the new Elephant® e-BETA at outdoor stand P330.
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June 30, 2025
Vestergaard Company A/S today announces the strongest financial performance in its history. For the fiscal year 2024/25, the company achieved revenue of just over DKK 1.3 billion — representing a remarkable 53% increase compared to the previous year. The company delivered an operating profit margin of 17%, with a net profit of DKK 163 million after tax.
Including its subsidiary Kalmar Motor AB, part of the Vestergaard Company Group, the total consolidated revenue now exceeds DKK 1.5 billion.
“We are very proud to present these record-breaking results. They are the culmination of years of strategic focus, global expansion, and continuous strengthening of our product portfolio. This performance is also a testament to the dedication and quality delivered every day by our more than 500 employees,” says Stefan Vestergaard, CEO of Vestergaard Company.
Cautious Optimism Amid Global Uncertainty
Despite the strong momentum, Vestergaard Company takes a conservative approach to the coming fiscal year. Citing a range of geopolitical and economic uncertainties — including challenges in global supply chains and geopolitical tensions — the leadership team has set a growth target of 5% for the fiscal year 2025/26.
“We have a strong foundation and a robust pipeline, but we also recognize the disruptions affecting the global economy. As such, we have chosen a balanced and realistic outlook for the year ahead,” says Stefan Vestergaard.
About Vestergaard Company
Vestergaard Company is a global leader in specialized ground support solutions for the aviation industry. Headquartered in Roskilde, Denmark, with subsidiaries and manufacturing operations in multiple countries, the company is recognized for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and quality. With a strong focus on electrified and automated ground handling equipment — and following the acquisition of Kalmar Motor AB — Vestergaard Group has further reinforced its leading position in the market.
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June 30, 2025
Vestergaard Company A/S kan i dag præsentere det stærkeste regnskab i virksomhedens historie. I regnskabsåret 2024/25 har virksomheden rundet en omsætning på lidt over 1,3 milliarder danske kroner — en vækst på hele 53 procent sammenlignet med året før. Overskudsgraden var på 17% og resultatet efter skat landede på 163 millioner kr.
Sammen med datterselskabet Kalmar Motor AB, der er en del af Vestergaard Company, overstiger den samlede koncernomsætning nu 1,5 milliarder kroner.
“Vi er meget stolte over at kunne præsentere dette historisk stærke resultat. Det er kulminationen på flere års målrettet arbejde, global ekspansion og styrket produktportefølje. Resultatet er også en anerkendelse af det engagement og den kvalitet, vores mere end 500 medarbejdere leverer hver dag,” udtaler Stefan Vestergaard, CEO hos Vestergaard Company.
Bevidst forsigtighed i en usikker verden
Trods det stærke momentum vælger Vestergaard Company en konservativ tilgang til det kommende regnskabsår. Med henvisning til en række geopolitiske og økonomiske usikkerheder — herunder globale forsyningskæder og sikkerhedspolitiske spændinger — har ledelsen sat forventningerne til en mere moderat vækst på 5 procent i 2025/26.
“Vi har et sundt fundament og en robust pipeline, men vi anerkender de forstyrrelser, der præger verdensøkonomien. Derfor er vores udgangspunkt en balanceret og realistisk forventning til vækst i det kommende år,” siger Stefan Vestergaard.
Om Vestergaard Company
Vestergaard Company er en global markedsleder inden for specialiserede ground support-løsninger til luftfartsindustrien. Med hovedsæde i Roskilde, og datterselskaber og produktion i flere lande er virksomheden anerkendt for innovation, bæredygtighed og kvalitet. Virksomheden satser kraftigt på elektrificeret og automatiseret ground handling-udstyr, og med opkøbet af Kalmar Motor AB har Vestergaard Group styrket sin position yderligere.
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September 19, 2024
Vestergaard Company, a global leader in ground support equipment, is announcing significant organizational changes as part of its ongoing commitment to excellence and growth. After more than 20 years of dedicated service, Brock Crocker, Managing Director of Vestergaard Company North America, has decided to retire. Crocker has been a key figure in driving the company’s tremendous growth in both the United States and Canada during his tenure.
Taking the helm as the new Managing Director of Vestergaard Company North America is Damien Le Gac, a seasoned leader from within the organization. Damien, who most recently served as Country Manager for Vestergaard in France, brings over 17 years of industry experience, including leadership roles at JBT and Sage Parts. Damien, along with his wife and two young children, is currently relocating to the Chicago area as he prepares to take on his new role.
“I am excited to step into this new chapter at Vestergaard Company North America,” said Le Gac. “The significant growth we’ve seen in recent years in North America is something I aim to build on. My focus will be on strengthening our organization and enhancing our service capabilities to better support our installed base of Vestergaard deicers and Kalmar Motor tow tractors.”
With Damien’s transition, Vestergaard Company France will see the return of Frédéric Le Breton as Country Manager. Le Breton, who previously held the role, rejoined Vestergaard four years ago and has been serving as Sales & Service Manager. His return to the leadership role in France signals continuity and deep expertise within the company.
“We are confident that Frédéric is the right person to take on the responsibility in France,” said Stefan Vestergaard, CEO of Vestergaard Company. “His experience and leadership make him an ideal fit to lead our French operations once again. I am incredibly proud to see our staff thrive and take on new challenges within our organization.”
For more information, please contact: Stefan Vestergaard CEO, Vestergaard Company Email: sv@vestergaardcompany.com
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September 18, 2024
Safety and efficiency are the highest priorities of all deicing operations. OPTIM-ICE delivers on both of these priorities. Vestergaard Company is proud to release the first version of our operator-assisted deicing system. This release is the first version and is meant for narrowbody aircraft wings and stabilizers. In the coming years, the software will be upgraded with increasingly more automation and all aircraft types.
Using LIDAR radars OPTIM-ICE initiates a job by scanning the aircraft in one quick pass. The software immediately recognizes the aircraft surface and selects the appropriate deicing patterns. The software then takes over and assists the operator by moving the nozzle in pre-selected patterns across the wing and stabilizer.
The radars ensure that the nozzle or telescope cannot touch the aircraft surfaces. A software will slow down the approach and stop it completely at designated distance (typically 1 meter).
The operator is still in control, and it is his or her judgment whether the surfaces are clean, but OPTIM-ICE performs the operation semi-automatically. Training can be reduced as the software assists the operator.
OPTIM-ICE can be ordered on new Elephant BETA deicers and be retrofitted to newer models.
Come see the unit at outdoor exhibition stand EX17 at the GSE EXPO Europe 2024.
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September 17, 2024
Vestergaard Company is proud to release its popular MY Lite in a fully electric version. The e-MY Lite is an open-basket deicer designed for premix Type I and pure Type II/IV in two tanks with a total of 7,600 liters.
The MY Lite has been tried and tested a work horse for all airports and operations, but was primarily designed for regional airports with less traffic or airports with less Winter conditions. Training is simple, and the unit can be ordered with one-main operation, so you can save on manpower.
Now it is available in an electric version. Vestergaard Company’s own chassis with battery packs of 70 or 140 kwh and with a 22 kwh onboard charger. Fluid heating can be fully electric, 40 kw or with a 230 kw diesel heater. If pre-heated fluid is available no diesel is needed.
The e-MY Lite can operate virtually quiet and small-particle pollution on the ramp is eliminated. When driving the unit, the view from the driver’s seat is excellent and unobstructed.
The e-MY Lite will revolutionise the deicing world and let customers come closer to their environmental goals.
Come see the unit at outdoor exhibition stand EX17
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September 11, 2024
We are thrilled to be coming to the 2nd GSE Expo Europe – organized by the GSE community for the GSE community!
The expo takes place at FIL, Lisbon 17-19 September 2024.
The GSE Expo Europe is designed specifically to meet the needs of the global GSE community. Its key objectives include showcasing GSE innovation, products, and services. The Expo will take place in the even years in Europe, opposite the US based International GSE Expo which will take place in the odd years.
At the GSE Expo Europo 2024, Vestergaard Company and Kalmar Motor will show our new and most recent GSE solutions.
At the Vestergaard/Kalmar outdoor stand EX17 we welcome all your questions regarding our company, products and services. There will be representatives present for all our international markets as well as representatives with in depth knowledge of both our service department and team and our data transmission system.
We hope to see many of you in Lisbon: Contacts and press as well as – of course – both current and new customers. You can rest assured that your trip to Lisbon will be worthwhile: In addition to exhibiting our range of GSE, Vestergaard Company A/S will present recent, highly innovative novelties.
Follow the link to register for your free participation in GSE Expo Europe 2024.
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December 14, 2023
Vestergaard Company og Lejre Kommune har indgået en partnerskabsaftale, der skal få flere folkeskoleelevers øjne op for mulighederne for forskellige karriereveje i erhvervsuddannelserne.
Kommunen har ønske om at forberede eleverne til fremtidige uddannelser, og Vestergaard Company har interesse i at få flere dygtige faglærte i Lejre Kommune. Aftalen mellem parterne indeholder bl.a. besøg af repræsentanter fra Vestergaard Company på alle kommunens skoler mindst en gang om året og mere erhvervspraktik hos Vestergaard Company fordelt over hele skoleåret.
Herudover arrangeres også en årlig uddannelses- og karrieremesse hos Vestergaard Company. På messen kan alle kommunens erhvervsvirksomheder deltage med en stand og samtidig deltager også uddannelsesvejledere fra erhvervsskolerne for at informere og vejlede de unge om de forskellige uddannelsesmuligheder, som erhvervsskolerne tilbyder. Til messen inviteres alle kommunens 8. klasser med forældre og lærere.
”Det er en virkelig vigtig opgave at klæde vores folkeskolelever bedst muligt på til at vælge uddannelse og karriere. Derfor er vi meget glade for denne samarbejdsaftale med Vestergaard Company. Vi håber, at vi sammen kan skabe interesse for erhvervsuddannelser, som er så vigtige for vores fremtid”, siger Tina Mandrup, borgmester fra Lejre Kommune.
”I en tid, hvor vi er mange, der kæmper om de unges gunst, håber vi på, at vi ved at vise, hvad en erhvervsuddannelse kan bruges til, kan få flere til at vælge denne vej. Vi håber, at vi kan hjælpe med at skabe både opmærksomhed og øget interesse hos de unge for de mange typer jobs, der ligger i en produktionsvirksomhed – naturligvis til gavn for os selv og andre virksomheder i Lejre Kommune, men også for alle de øvrige, der beskæftiger faglærte”, siger Stefan Vestergaard, administrerende direktør i Vestergaard Company.
Lejre Kommune modtog tidligere i år Ørneprisen for at være den kommune i Danmark, hvor der har været den største stigning i andelen af elever, som vælger en erhvervsuddannelse.
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December 14, 2023
Vestergaard Company, and Lejre Municipality have signed a partnership agreement to get more elementary and middle school students interested in the opportunities for various career trajectories in vocational education.
Lejre Municipality wishes to prepare the students for future education and Vestergaard Company has an interest in getting more proficient skilled workers in Lejre Municipality. The agreement between the partners includes initiatives such as representatives from Vestergaard Company visiting all schools in the municipality at least once a year and more internships at Vestergaard Company distributed across the entire school year.
In addition, a yearly education and career fair will be hosted by Vestergaard Company. At the fair, all manufacturing companies in the municipality can participate with a booth. At the same time, educational counselors from the vocational schools participate to inform and guide the students about the different educational opportunities offered by the vocational schools. All 8th-grade students from the municipality, their parents and teachers are invited to the fair.
“Preparing our students to choose an education and future career in the best way possible is a very important task. That’s why we are so pleased to sign this partnership agreement with Vestergaard Company. Together, we hope to be able to spark interest in vocational education, which is important to our future,” says Tina Mandrup, Mayor of Lejre Municipality.
“In a time where many are trying to win the students’ favor, we hope that by showing what a vocational education can be used for, we can get more people to choose this path. We hope that we can help by creating both attention and increased interest in the many types of jobs that a manufacturing company offers. Naturally, it could benefit us and other companies in Lejre Municipality, but also others employing skilled workers,” says Stefan Vestergaard, Managing Director of Vestergaard Company.
Earlier this year, Lejre municipality received Ørneprisen (The Eagle Award) for being the municipality with the largest increase in students choosing vocational education in Denmark.
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September 28, 2023
Vestergaard Company is excited to announce its partnership with United Ground Express (UGE) as the North American Launch customer for two innovative products: The Elephant® e-Mini MY Lite and the new and redesigned e-VTS units.
Both fully electric deicing and vacuum toilet service units are built on the electric chassis Vestergaard e.
“We are thrilled to introduce our two new, sustainable ground support units in North America. In collaboration with UGE, we support their UGEco mission for an environmentally committed and carbon-neutral future”, says Peter Haug, Vestergaard’s VP Sales North America.
The electric chassis – Vestergaard e – is available in 9, 12, and 20 MT configurations, with a 27 MT unit planned for the near future, providing equipment commonality for parts and improved efficiency for operators and maintenance training.
With Vestergaard’s electric GSE-units, operators can operate equipment in closed gate areas with zero emission and no small particle pollution. Furthermore, noise is practically eliminated as there is no need for engine idle on the ramp.
Together, Vestergaard and United Ground Express are driving sustainable aviation solutions, shaping a greener tomorrow.
For more information, please feel free to contact Peter Haug (peter.haug@vestergaardcompany.com) or Brian Janssen (Brian.Janssen@unitedgroundexpress.com)
Vestergaard Company A/S designs, produces and services airport equipment based on advanced technology. The Vestergaard product line sets the standard for quality, functionality, and durability in the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) industry, primarily supplying: Deicing Systems, Vacuum Toilet Service systems, Water Service Systems and Aircraft Washing Systems.
United Ground Express is focused on connections – connecting customers to their destinations, to people and to the moments that matter most. As a subsidiary of United Airlines, United Ground Express and employees support operations and flights across the U.S., welcoming and serving customers each day.
Vestergaard Company, September 28th, 2023
