history – Erkco

OUR HISTORY

In 1926, amidst a backdrop of changes and opportunities, SERVICIO KNEELAND was founded, a company that over time would become a fundamental pillar in its sector. Founded by Eustace Russell Kneeland, a visionary committed to excellence and innovation, our company began its journey with the firm purpose of offering quality products and services that made a difference. Since then, the brand has evolved and grown, maintaining its commitment to excellence and adapting to market changes, becoming a prominent reference today.

COMERCIAL KNEELAND

In 1926, in the heart of Mexico City, on Morelos Street, SERVICIO KNEELAND was established as a workshop specialized in the service and maintenance of White and Fageol trucks, marking the beginning of a series of important developments in the automotive industry. Simultaneously, in 1930, COMERCIAL KNEELAND stores were launched, dedicated to the sale of maintenance machinery, consolidating themselves as a reference in the sector.

The ERKCO brand was founded in 1960 with the aim of manufacturing equipment for workshops, offering innovative and high-quality solutions.

In 1965, in collaboration with AEROQUIP USA, AEROQUIP MEXICANA was created, specializing in the manufacture of high-pressure hydraulic hoses and connections, thus expanding the range of specialized products offered.

ERKCO

In 1983, the production of two-post lifts with initial capacities of 7,000 lbs began, followed by models of 7,700, 9,000, 10,000, and 12,000 lbs, standing out as the only manufacturers of these equipment in Mexico.

In 1996, in agreement with the American company NORCO INDUSTRIES, 50 and 100-ton presses were manufactured for export, strengthening production capacity and international market presence.

In 1998, under the LINCOLN brand, various hydraulic equipment was manufactured, including service jacks, hydraulic lifts, wheel dollies, and transmission jacks, among others, expanding the range of products offered and consolidating its leadership in the industry.

TIMELINE

SERVICIO KNEELAND, a workshop specialized in the service and maintenance of White and Fageol trucks, is established on Morelos Street in the center of Mexico City.

Stores consolidated under the name COMERCIAL KNEELAND are established, dedicated to the sale of maintenance machinery.

The ERKCO (Eustace Russell Kneeland & Company) brand is founded, dedicated to the manufacture of workshop equipment.

After joining forces with AEROQUIP USA, AEROQUIP MEXICANA is born, specializing in the manufacture of high-pressure hydraulic hoses and connections.

We began manufacturing two-post lifts with initial models having a capacity of 7,000 lbs, later models of 7,700, 9,000, 10,000, and 12,000 lbs. Being the only manufacturers in Mexico.

In colaboration with the American company NORCO INDUSTRIES, 50 and 100 Tons presses are manufactured for export.

Different types of hydraulic equipment was manufactured under the LINCOLN brand, such as service jacks, hydraulic lifts, wheel dollies, transmission jacks, etc.