About ELR

After World War II, there was a great need for both manufacturing and repairs of electromechanical equipment, which meant that many businesses started and expanded. ELR was formed with the aim of gathering good workshops in an industry organization with the mission of creating relevant training and monitoring the interests of members, as well as acting as a united force in contact with suppliers and authorities. The aim was also to give the industry's companies an interest organization and to jointly help each other meet the requirements of authorities and the market.

The newspaper The Lindarvek towns

During the first years, a lot of effort was of course devoted to building and recruiting members. In addition, there was a great need to disseminate information, which meant that the magazine The Lindarvek towns was started back in 1949 and existed until the 2018 congress when the decision was made to continue communication with members via digital newsletters.

Over the years, the magazine became an extremely appreciated source of information in the workshops. It presented everything from technical, labor law and market news mixed with invitations and reports from our meetings, which have always been very important for ELR.

Spring and autumn meetings, and not least the congresses, have been important meeting places for the exchange of both knowledge and experience in the industry. As the meetings often attract visitors from large parts of the country, they still constitute perhaps the greatest benefit of the association, to meet colleagues and exchange experiences and of course have fun together.

Sustainability and energy efficiency in focus

Since the beginning, techniques and methods regarding correct and resource-efficient renovation of electromechanical equipment have been high on the agenda, which means that ELR can be proud that we have long worked with climate goals, something we continue to work on tirelessly. Recent years have also shown the importance of having knowledge regarding repair and, not least, the economical use of our customers' equipment, something our profession can be very proud of.

Master's degree

The skill in the linden workshops depends largely on the good use of the craft tradition and until the 1980s, Master's degree as an Electromechanic. Historically, the workshops have mostly been run as family businesses with a few employees and knowledge has been passed down between generations.

From many smaller workshops to fewer but larger ones

The number of member companies in the first 50 years was relatively high with about 130-140 workshops across the country. During the 2000s, the number of member companies has become fewer, but larger. The reasons are of course many, but technological developments mean that tools, machines and measuring equipment must be used efficiently, which is considerably easier with larger units.

Training has always been an important issue within ELR. Over the years, the association has arranged a variety of different training courses, both for management and employees. Examples include: Master's degree courses in the 1950s, as well as our expert courses organized together with CEUS in Denmark and our undergraduate courses ELR1-ELR3 which forms the basis for ELR's certification of member companies.

Great commitment and solid board work have been crucial to the success of the industry over the years, where we hope that the tribulations of all the board members will give us a continued bright future!