Providing world-class software to companies in the construction and built environment sector

Eleco plc (AIM: ELCO) is a specialist international provider of world-class software and related services to the built environment through its operating brands Elecosoft, and Veeuze, from centres of excellence in the UK, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands and the USA.

The Company’s software solutions are trusted by international customers and used throughout the building lifecycle from early planning and design stages through to construction, interior fit out, asset management and facilities management to support project delivery, estimation, visualisation, Building Information Modelling (BIM) and property management.

Building Lifecycle

Elecosoft is our world-class Building Lifecycle portfolio comprising planning and design stages through to construction, asset & standards management and facilities management.

Visualisation & CAD

Our portfolio focuses on niche vertical markets, including interior room visualisation and marketing, staircase manufacturing, timber frame manufacturing, residential building design and structural engineering.

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Eleco listed on the London Stock Exchange, UK (LSE:ELCO).
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Offices serve Eleco's core regions: UK (incl HQ), Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands and the USA for direct sales.
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Employees across client services, software development, sales, business development, marketing and administration.

Our history

1895

Company founded as The Gilbert Arc Lamp Company, Chingford, Essex, later moving to the Roman market town of St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK.

1920

The company was renamed as the ‘Engineering and Lighting Equipment Company’ (ELECO).

1939

Eleco incorporated on the 11 July.

1939

Eleco listed on the London Stock Exchange 26 July.

1960

Eleco undertakes its first acquisition in Bell & Webster Industries Ltd, which establishes Eleco as a supplier of structural systems.

1989

Eleco continues to grow with new partnerships in Munich, Budapest, Johannesburg and Kuala Lumpur. The company also begins supplying cable tray products for major UK civil engineering projects such as the Channel Tunnel.

1994

Eleco Technology is formed to focus on R&D for Eleco Group and the development of specialised construction software.

1999

Eleco establishes a permanent presence in Germany following the acquisition of ActiveOnline in 8th September.

2000

Consultec UK (Merged with Elecosoft UK).

2001

Eleco aquires ElAnalys AB (merged with Elecosoft Sweden).

2002

Eleco enters the software market with the acquisitions of ESIGN Software GmbH (Germany) and the Consultec AB (Sweden).

2003

Eleco expands portfolio in Germany with the acquisition of Eleco Software GmbH.

2004

Eleco acquires Eleco Software UK and Tendata AB (merged with Elecosoft Sweden).

2005

VVS-I acquired and merged with Elecosoft Sweden.

2006

Eleco plc acquires the British company Asta Group Limited and its Powerproject software.

2009

Asta Development GmbH and Aprisoft purchased in Germany.

2010

Eleco acquires Lube Konsult AB (merged with Elecosoft Sweden).

2012

Eleco acquires Novator AB (merged with Elecosoft Sweden).

2013

Eleco divests remaining building systems and precast concrete businesses, making Eleco a software focused Group. ELECO also purchases Wagermeyer, Germany.

2015

ELECO changes name to Elecosoft as decided at the 75th Annual General Meeting. The change reflects new software portfolio, providing a clean and clear message across all companies working for Elecosoft.

2016

Elecosoft acquires IconSystem (UK), providers of building specification and information management systems and Asta Development BV in the Netherlands.

2018

Elecosoft performs two major acquisitions: Shire Systems Limited (ShireSystem), a leading UK provider of computerised maintenance management software (CMMS); and Active Online, a German visualisation software business specialising in soft furnishings and materials for photographic room scenes using AR and VR technologies.

2019

The company celebrates its 80th year of incorporation and listing on the London Stock Exchange.

2020

Elecosoft plc rebrands to Eleco plc.
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