Equipment Spare Parts

1983, ESP introduces its ground engaging tools product range suitable for Caterpillar and Komatsu machinery. ESP acquires Rusper Spares, a medium size business based in Cape Town specialising in replacement parts for Caterpillar machinery. Utilising the existing staff, warehouse and inventory of Rusper Spares, as taken on through the acquisition, ESP opens its third branch based in Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa. 1984, ESP introduces its replacement parts product range suitable for all of the popular models of Komatsu earthmoving machinery. ESP opens its fourth branch based in Silverton, Pretoria, South Africa. 1985, ESP expands its product range to include replacement engine parts suitable for Detroit Diesel engines. 1986, ESP explores the opportunity of moving into the undercarriage parts business by negotiating with Premier Equipment Company for the possible acquisition of their undercarriage division, Mayne and Allen, who were then the exclusive Berco distributor in South Africa for many years. 1987, ESP becomes the Berco undercarriage distributor through its acquisition of Mayne & Allen. ESP opens its main undercarriage division in Jet Park, Isando, Johannesburg. ESP introduces its range of replacement parts for the Cummins diesel engines. ESP opens its 5th branch in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. ESP Pretoria moves into larger premises. ESP introduces its range of Korody Colyer brand engine parts for Cummins engines. 1988, ESP Pinetown moves into larger premises. ESP's total staff head count stands at 96. 1989, ESP Bloemfontein moves into larger premises. ESP introduces its replacement parts range for John Deere agricultural tractors.