“I Helped Build That”: What Employee Ownership Means at Elliott
There’s something special about seeing a piece of equipment you helped build out in the world — working on a power line, lifting crews into the air or helping get an important job done.
For the people who build Elliott Equipment Company™ products, there’s another layer to that pride: They’re not just employees. They’re employee-owners.
As a 100% employee-owned manufacturer, Elliott has built a culture where ownership extends from the shop floor to the equipment our customers rely on every day. It means taking pride in the details, looking for ways to make things better and standing behind the work long after a machine leaves our Omaha facility.
In other words, “I helped build that” means something here.
By the Numbers
75+
years of equipment manufacturing experience
100%
employee-owned
Built
in Omaha, USA.
Part of Stellar
What Does 100% Employee-Owned Mean?
Elliott operates as an employee-owned company through an employee stock ownership plan, or ESOP. But employee ownership is about more than how the company is structured. It helps shape how our people approach their work.
The welders, assemblers, electricians, painters, technicians and other team members who bring Elliott equipment to life have a shared interest in the company’s success. That creates a culture where people are encouraged to think beyond their individual tasks and consider the quality of the finished product — and the customer who will ultimately depend on it.
Elliott is also part of Stellar, bringing the strength and resources of a broader organization while carrying forward more than 75 years of Elliott manufacturing experience and an employee-owned culture.
That combination supports a simple mindset: Take pride in the work, keep looking for ways to improve and build equipment customers can depend on for years to come.
Ownership You Can See in the Work
Every Elliott machine passes through a lot of hands before it reaches a customer. At our Omaha manufacturing facility, that pride goes into everything from American-made BoomTruck cranes to aerial work platforms and digger derricks.
Employee ownership gives the people behind that work another reason to make every step count.
- Pride in craftsmanship. From welding and electrical work to assembly and finishing, quality comes down to thousands of details. Our employee-owners understand that the work they do today becomes part of a machine someone else will depend on tomorrow.
- Experience that builds over time. The knowledge and experience of our people are an important part of Elliott’s legacy, with opportunities for team members to learn new skills, take on new responsibilities and grow their careers.
- A drive to keep improving. Ownership also means looking for a better way. The people closest to the work can identify opportunities to improve processes, solve challenges and help make our equipment better.
- Commitment beyond the build. Our responsibility doesn’t end when a machine leaves the facility. The same pride that goes into building Elliott equipment carries through to the technical support, parts, service and dealer support that help customers keep working.
In the Words of Our Employee-Owners
The best way to understand what it’s like to build Elliott equipment is to hear from the people who do it every day.
“I like putting things together and seeing the end result. When you see the finished product, it feels like an accomplishment. You built that. That’s something you should be proud of.”
— Khullyee, Installation Mechanic
“Elliott is a good company to work for. There’s a lot of opportunities here. It takes a lot of different talents and skill levels to build these trucks, and there’s lots of room to move up.”
— Randy, After Sales Support
“Elliott is a good company to work for. There’s a lot of opportunities here. It takes a lot of different talents and skill levels to build these trucks, and there’s lots of room to move up.”
— Randy, After Sales Support
“If you’re looking for a place to start in the field of welding or anything in that area, Elliott is a great place to work. They gave me a chance to learn the product.”— Justin, Welder
Different jobs. Different experiences. But they share something important: a connection to the work and to what that work makes possible.
What Employee Ownership Means for Elliott Customers
Customers may never meet the people who welded a boom, installed a component or assembled their equipment. But they experience the results of their work every day.
Employee ownership creates a shared sense of accountability for the equipment that carries the Elliott name. It’s one more reason customers can count on machines built with care and backed by people who have a personal stake in the company’s success.
That commitment, combined with the engineering, premium components and support behind our equipment, helps deliver something customers can rely on for the long haul.
Because when your equipment has a job to do, the details behind the build matter.
Build Something You’re Proud to Point To
For more than 75 years, Elliott equipment has been built in Omaha by people who take pride in what they create.
Today, that tradition continues with a new generation of welders, assemblers, electricians, technicians and other employee-owners building equipment used to power communities, maintain infrastructure, install signs, tackle construction projects and much more.
If you’re exploring skilled trades careers in welding, assembly, electrical work or other areas of manufacturing, Elliott offers opportunities to learn new skills, grow and see the results of your work in the real world.
Someday, you might see an Elliott machine at work and get to say it yourself: “I helped build that.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elliott employee-owned?
Yes. Elliott Equipment Company is 100% employee-owned through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Elliott is also part of Stellar.
Where is Elliott equipment made?
Elliott cranes, aerial work platforms and digger derricks are manufactured at the company’s facility in Omaha, Nebraska.
What is an ESOP?
An ESOP, or employee stock ownership plan, is a program that provides employees with an ownership interest in the company. At Elliott, employee ownership helps support a culture of pride, accountability and shared success.
Is Elliott part of Stellar?
Yes. Elliott Equipment Company is part of Stellar, bringing together Elliott’s more than 75 years of equipment manufacturing experience with the resources and capabilities of the broader Stellar organization.