Econ Engineering

Bradford expands EV fleet with Glittery Ice Machine

03/01/2025

Bradford Council is trialling Econ Engineering’s 100% electric EV gritter, funded by revenue from its Clean Air Zone.

Econ's ''Goldie the Gritter'' is dressed warm for winter tour

02/12/2024

Econ Engineering has partnered with a local knitting group to create a giant Christmas jumper and hat for one of its gritters.

Econ's Quick Change Body proves tireless after 35 years

16/05/2024

Highways pays tribute to a Yorkshire-born design and engineering classic that has stood the test of time and continues to give great value to UK councils - the Econ Quick Change Body (QCB).

Ringway signs up for Econ's electric gritters after impressive UK tour

22/01/2024

Econ Engineering has secured a contract with Ringway for its revolutionary fully electric-powered E-QCB (Electric Quick Change Body) gritter.

Econ appoints new operations director

07/08/2023

The UK’s leading manufacturer of winter maintenance and highways vehicles, Econ Engineering, has appointed Gareth Legg as its new operations director.

Econ hat trick captures the capital

24/01/2022

Econ Engineering will be supplying gritters to all three contractors awarded framework agreements to keep London’s roads ice and snow free.

'Terrible shock' as Andrew Lupton dies

10/01/2022

Winter maintenance company Econ Engineering has announced the sudden and unexpected death of director Andrew Lupton.

Econ launches towable liquid de-icer spreader

14/08/2020

The country’s leading manufacturer of winter maintenance equipment has unveiled a towable trailer that can precision spray liquid de-icer for over 100km before needing a refill.

Econ at 50: True grit and laser accuracy

30/08/2019

It's not rare for the people of Yorkshire to hit half centuries, but it is always worthy of celebration. Econ Engineering - the UK's most popular gritting manufacturer - has reached this milestone in style and shows no signs of slowing down.

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