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	==Company history==		==Company history==
	In 1972, John Elliott took an order from [[Vistry Group\|Bovis Homes]] to build industrial dehumidifiers suited to the UK climate.<ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web\|author=Andrew Lynch \|url=http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/business/small_business/article1227039.ece \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222142657/http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/business/small_business/article1227039.ece \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=February 22, 2014 \|title=How I Made It: John Elliot, founder of Ebac \|publisher=The Sunday Times \|date=2013-03-10 \|accessdate=2014-05-06}}</ref> That order led to Ebac's foundation in 1973, with Elliott as the sole member of staff. The company grew and seven years later it reached its first million pound turnover.<ref>How I Made It: John Elliott, founder of Ebac, [http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/article1099449.ece "The Times Online"], July 2003.</ref> In 1980, Ebac developed the UK's first mass-produced domestic dehumidifier.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web\|last=Harris \|first=Stephen \|url=http://www.theengineer.co.uk/in-depth/interviews/ebac-founder-john-elliott/1017460.article \|title=Ebac founder John Elliott \| In-depth \|publisher=The Engineer \|date= \|accessdate=2014-05-06}}</ref> Ebac moved into the water cooler market in 1993.<ref name=autogenerated1 />		In 1972, John Elliott took an order from [[Vistry Group\|Bovis Homes]] to build industrial dehumidifiers suited to the UK climate.<ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web\|author=Andrew Lynch \|url=http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/business/small_business/article1227039.ece \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222142657/http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/business/small_business/article1227039.ece \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=February 22, 2014 \|title=How I Made It: John Elliot, founder of Ebac \|publisher=The Sunday Times \|date=2013-03-10 \|accessdate=2014-05-06}}</ref> That order led to Ebac's foundation in 1973, with Elliott as the sole member of staff. The company grew and seven years later it reached its first million pound turnover.<ref>How I Made It: John Elliott, founder of Ebac, [http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/article1099449.ece "The Times Online"]{{dead link\|date=September 2024\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}, July 2003.</ref> In 1980, Ebac developed the UK's first mass-produced domestic dehumidifier.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web\|last=Harris \|first=Stephen \|url=http://www.theengineer.co.uk/in-depth/interviews/ebac-founder-john-elliott/1017460.article \|title=Ebac founder John Elliott \| In-depth \|publisher=The Engineer \|date= \|accessdate=2014-05-06}}</ref> Ebac moved into the water cooler market in 1993.<ref name=autogenerated1 />

	In 2005, Ebac moved into the leisure industry by opening its first city centre luxury [[day spa]] for ladies. The spa was situated in Brewery Wharf, Leeds, and its aim was to combine luxury, pampering, beauty and indulgence in a convenient city centre location. Waterfall Spa also developed its own range of spa retail products. The spa could accommodate up to 30 guests per day and the facilities included six treatment rooms, relaxation boudoir, hydrotherapy pool, tropicarium, aromatherapy steam room, rasul mud chamber, manicure and pedicure area and café. In 2008, a local newspaper (''The Yorkshire Post'') reported that a number of celebrities often frequented the spa. However in 2010 it ceased trading.<ref>Spa treatment in special league, [http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/lifestyle/the-arts/spa_treatment_in_special_league_1_2502493 ''Yorkshire Post''], May 2008.</ref>		In 2005, Ebac moved into the leisure industry by opening its first city centre luxury [[day spa]] for ladies. The spa was situated in Brewery Wharf, Leeds, and its aim was to combine luxury, pampering, beauty and indulgence in a convenient city centre location. Waterfall Spa also developed its own range of spa retail products. The spa could accommodate up to 30 guests per day and the facilities included six treatment rooms, relaxation boudoir, hydrotherapy pool, tropicarium, aromatherapy steam room, rasul mud chamber, manicure and pedicure area and café. In 2008, a local newspaper (''The Yorkshire Post'') reported that a number of celebrities often frequented the spa. However in 2010 it ceased trading.<ref>Spa treatment in special league, [http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/lifestyle/the-arts/spa_treatment_in_special_league_1_2502493 ''Yorkshire Post''], May 2008.</ref>

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	John Elliott was born in [[Bishop Auckland]] and trained as an engineer.<ref name=autogenerated2 /> His father was a baker who died when Elliott was six months old.<ref name=autogenerated2 /> Elliot grew up in High Lands, a Durham [[pit village]] near [[Cockfield, County Durham\|Cockfield]].<ref name=autogenerated2 />		John Elliott was born in [[Bishop Auckland]] and trained as an engineer.<ref name=autogenerated2 /> His father was a baker who died when Elliott was six months old.<ref name=autogenerated2 /> Elliot grew up in High Lands, a Durham [[pit village]] near [[Cockfield, County Durham\|Cockfield]].<ref name=autogenerated2 />

	In 2004, Elliott became Chairman of the "North East Says No" campaign which was set up to stop Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott's plans for a [[2004 North East England devolution referendum\|regional assembly]].<ref>North East votes 'no' to assembly, [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/3984387.stm "BBC News"], Nov 2004.</ref> The campaign was a huge success with 78% of voters saying no. Elliot has since made a number of TV appearances including Channel 4's [[The Secret Millionaire\|''The'' ''Secret Millionaire'']] and the first episode of the BBC comedy documentary [[Bring Your Husband To Heel\|''~~Bring Your Husband To Heel'']]~~.{{Citation needed\|date=August 2024}}		In 2004, Elliott became Chairman of the "North East Says No" campaign which was set up to stop Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott's plans for a [[2004 North East England devolution referendum\|regional assembly]].<ref>North East votes 'no' to assembly, [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/3984387.stm "BBC News"], Nov 2004.</ref> The campaign was a huge success with 78% of voters saying no. Elliot has since made a number of TV appearances including Channel 4's [[The Secret Millionaire\|''The'' ''Secret Millionaire'']] and the first episode of the BBC comedy documentary ''[[Bring Your Husband To Heel]]''.{{Citation needed\|date=August 2024}}

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	In 2013, Ebac purchased the assets of the collapsed Scotland-based company Icetech Freezers, including its Norfrost brand. In 2014 it began production of Norfrost branded freezers at its own factory, but by early 2016 Ebac once again ceased production of the chest freezers. This was believed to be due to poor management and inferior packaging of the product and shipment method.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Family firm starts freezer venture \| author=Steven Hugill \| date=2014-07-17 \| publisher=The Northern Echo \| url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/news/11342826.Family_firm_starts_freezer_venture/}}</ref>		In 2013, Ebac purchased the assets of the collapsed Scotland-based company Icetech Freezers, including its Norfrost brand. In 2014 it began production of Norfrost branded freezers at its own factory, but by early 2016 Ebac once again ceased production of the chest freezers. This was believed to be due to poor management and inferior packaging of the product and shipment method.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Family firm starts freezer venture \| author=Steven Hugill \| date=2014-07-17 \| publisher=The Northern Echo \| url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/news/11342826.Family_firm_starts_freezer_venture/}}</ref>

	Ebac started production of [[washing machine]]s in 2016.<ref name=bbc20160927>{{cite news \| title=Ebac returns washing machine manufacture to UK \| date=2016-09-27 \| publisher=BBC News}}</ref> It became the first manufacturer of washing machines in the UK since the closure of the [[Hotpoint]]/[[Indesit]] factory in [[Denbighshire]] in 2009.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Indesit job losses 'major blow' \| date=2009-03-04 \| publisher=BBC News}}</ref><ref name=bbc20160927/> The project was assisted by a government grant received in 2013 and was expected to create 200 jobs, but to date Ebac has never achieved its 200 job promise. Ebac washing machines are sold in the UK ~~only~~.		Ebac started production of [[washing machine]]s in 2016.<ref name=bbc20160927>{{cite news \| title=Ebac returns washing machine manufacture to UK \| date=2016-09-27 \| publisher=BBC News}}</ref> It became the first manufacturer of washing machines in the UK since the closure of the [[Hotpoint]]/[[Indesit]] factory in [[Denbighshire]] in 2009.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Indesit job losses 'major blow' \| date=2009-03-04 \| publisher=BBC News}}</ref><ref name=bbc20160927/> The project was assisted by a government grant received in 2013 and was expected to create 200 jobs, but to date Ebac has never achieved its 200 job promise. Ebac washing machines are only sold in the UK.{{Citation needed\|date=August 2024}}

	== John Elliott ==		== John Elliott ==
	John Elliott was born in [[Bishop Auckland]] and trained as an engineer.<ref name=autogenerated2 /> His father was a baker who died when Elliott was six months old.<ref name=autogenerated2 /> Elliot grew up in High Lands, a Durham [[pit village]] near [[Cockfield, County Durham\|Cockfield]].<ref name=autogenerated2 />		John Elliott was born in [[Bishop Auckland]] and trained as an engineer.<ref name=autogenerated2 /> His father was a baker who died when Elliott was six months old.<ref name=autogenerated2 /> Elliot grew up in High Lands, a Durham [[pit village]] near [[Cockfield, County Durham\|Cockfield]].<ref name=autogenerated2 />

	In 2004,Elliott became Chairman of the 'North East Says No' campaign which was set up to stop Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott's plans for a [[2004 North East England devolution referendum\|regional assembly]].<ref>North East votes 'no' to assembly, [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/3984387.stm "BBC News"], Nov 2004.</ref> The campaign was a huge success with 78% of voters saying No. ~~John~~ has since made a number of TV appearances including Channel 4's [[Secret Millionaire]] ~~[Series~~ ~~1:Episode 2~~] and the ~~very~~ first episode of the BBC comedy documentary '[[Bring Your Husband To Heel]]'.		In 2004, Elliott became Chairman of the "North East Says No" campaign which was set up to stop Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott's plans for a [[2004 North East England devolution referendum\|regional assembly]].<ref>North East votes 'no' to assembly, [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/3984387.stm "BBC News"], Nov 2004.</ref> The campaign was a huge success with 78% of voters saying no. Elliot has since made a number of TV appearances including Channel 4's [[The Secret Millionaire\|''The'' ''Secret Millionaire'']] and the first episode of the BBC comedy documentary [[Bring Your Husband To Heel\|''Bring Your Husband To Heel'']].{{Citation needed\|date=August 2024}}

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	John Elliott was born in [[Bishop Auckland]] and trained as an engineer.<ref name=autogenerated2 /> His father was a baker who died when Elliott was six months old.<ref name=autogenerated2 /> Elliot grew up in High Lands, a Durham [[pit village]] near [[Cockfield, County Durham\|Cockfield]].<ref name=autogenerated2 />		John Elliott was born in [[Bishop Auckland]] and trained as an engineer.<ref name=autogenerated2 /> His father was a baker who died when Elliott was six months old.<ref name=autogenerated2 /> Elliot grew up in High Lands, a Durham [[pit village]] near [[Cockfield, County Durham\|Cockfield]].<ref name=autogenerated2 />

	In 2004, ~~John~~ Elliott ~~(Founder and Chairman of Ebac),~~ became ~~the~~ Chairman of the 'North East Says No' campaign which was set up to stop Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott's plans for a [[2004 North East England devolution referendum\|regional assembly]].<ref>North East votes 'no' to assembly, [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/3984387.stm "BBC News"], Nov 2004.</ref> The campaign was a huge success with 78% of voters saying No. John has since made a number of TV appearances including Channel 4's [[Secret Millionaire]] [Series 1:Episode 2] and the very first episode of the BBC comedy documentary '[[Bring Your Husband To Heel]]'.		In 2004,Elliott became Chairman of the 'North East Says No' campaign which was set up to stop Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott's plans for a [[2004 North East England devolution referendum\|regional assembly]].<ref>North East votes 'no' to assembly, [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/3984387.stm "BBC News"], Nov 2004.</ref> The campaign was a huge success with 78% of voters saying No. John has since made a number of TV appearances including Channel 4's [[Secret Millionaire]] [Series 1:Episode 2] and the very first episode of the BBC comedy documentary '[[Bring Your Husband To Heel]]'.

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	In 2011, Ebac began to develop a range of air source heat pumps, but again were discontinued some years later. However, in 2023 Ebac revived its heat pump technology due to heat pumps becoming more popular. In 2011 ownership of Ebac was transferred to a trust which restricts the sale or breakup of the company and requires the reinvestment of all profits.<ref name=guardian20150315>{{cite news \| title=‘March of the makers’ sees return of the British washing machine \| author=Jennifer Rankin \| date=2015-03-15 \| publisher=The Guardian \| url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/mar/14/march-makers-british-washing-machines-george-osborne}}</ref>		In 2011, Ebac began to develop a range of air source heat pumps, but again were discontinued some years later. However, in 2023 Ebac revived its heat pump technology due to heat pumps becoming more popular. In 2011 ownership of Ebac was transferred to a trust which restricts the sale or breakup of the company and requires the reinvestment of all profits.<ref name=guardian20150315>{{cite news \| title=‘March of the makers’ sees return of the British washing machine \| author=Jennifer Rankin \| date=2015-03-15 \| publisher=The Guardian \| url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/mar/14/march-makers-british-washing-machines-george-osborne}}</ref>

	In 2013, Ebac purchased the assets of the collapsed Scotland-based company Icetech Freezers, including its Norfrost brand. In 2014 it began production of Norfrost branded freezers at its own factory, but by early 2016 Ebac once again ceased production of the chest freezers. This was believed to be due to poor management and inferior packaging of the product and shipment ~~methord~~.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Family firm starts freezer venture \| author=Steven Hugill \| date=2014-07-17 \| publisher=The Northern Echo \| url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/news/11342826.Family_firm_starts_freezer_venture/}}</ref>		In 2013, Ebac purchased the assets of the collapsed Scotland-based company Icetech Freezers, including its Norfrost brand. In 2014 it began production of Norfrost branded freezers at its own factory, but by early 2016 Ebac once again ceased production of the chest freezers. This was believed to be due to poor management and inferior packaging of the product and shipment method.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Family firm starts freezer venture \| author=Steven Hugill \| date=2014-07-17 \| publisher=The Northern Echo \| url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/news/11342826.Family_firm_starts_freezer_venture/}}</ref>

	Ebac started production of [[washing machine]]s in 2016.<ref name=bbc20160927>{{cite news \| title=Ebac returns washing machine manufacture to UK \| date=2016-09-27 \| publisher=BBC News}}</ref> It became the first manufacturer of washing machines in the UK since the closure of the [[Hotpoint]]/[[Indesit]] factory in [[Denbighshire]] in 2009.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Indesit job losses 'major blow' \| date=2009-03-04 \| publisher=BBC News}}</ref><ref name=bbc20160927/> The project was assisted by a government grant received in 2013 and was expected to create 200 jobs, but to date Ebac has never achieved its 200 job promise. Ebac washing machines are sold in the UK only.		Ebac started production of [[washing machine]]s in 2016.<ref name=bbc20160927>{{cite news \| title=Ebac returns washing machine manufacture to UK \| date=2016-09-27 \| publisher=BBC News}}</ref> It became the first manufacturer of washing machines in the UK since the closure of the [[Hotpoint]]/[[Indesit]] factory in [[Denbighshire]] in 2009.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Indesit job losses 'major blow' \| date=2009-03-04 \| publisher=BBC News}}</ref><ref name=bbc20160927/> The project was assisted by a government grant received in 2013 and was expected to create 200 jobs, but to date Ebac has never achieved its 200 job promise. Ebac washing machines are sold in the UK only.

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	A range of [[refrigerator]]s and freezers was introduced in 2008, but were discontinued a few years later due to being imported and merely badged as Ebac.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|title=Ebac History - Before Fridges and Freezers... - Ebac Refrigeration \|publisher=Ebacfridges.com \|date= \|accessdate=2014-05-06 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120004622/http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|archive-date=2012-11-20 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>		A range of [[refrigerator]]s and freezers was introduced in 2008, but were discontinued a few years later due to being imported and merely badged as Ebac.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|title=Ebac History - Before Fridges and Freezers... - Ebac Refrigeration \|publisher=Ebacfridges.com \|date= \|accessdate=2014-05-06 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120004622/http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|archive-date=2012-11-20 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

	In 2011, Ebac began to develop a range of air source heat pumps, but again were discontinued some years later. However, in 2023 Ebac revived its heat pump technology due to heat pumps becoming popular. In 2011 ownership of Ebac was transferred to a trust which restricts the sale or breakup of the company and requires the reinvestment of all profits.<ref name=guardian20150315>{{cite news \| title=‘March of the makers’ sees return of the British washing machine \| author=Jennifer Rankin \| date=2015-03-15 \| publisher=The Guardian \| url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/mar/14/march-makers-british-washing-machines-george-osborne}}</ref>		In 2011, Ebac began to develop a range of air source heat pumps, but again were discontinued some years later. However, in 2023 Ebac revived its heat pump technology due to heat pumps becoming more popular. In 2011 ownership of Ebac was transferred to a trust which restricts the sale or breakup of the company and requires the reinvestment of all profits.<ref name=guardian20150315>{{cite news \| title=‘March of the makers’ sees return of the British washing machine \| author=Jennifer Rankin \| date=2015-03-15 \| publisher=The Guardian \| url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/mar/14/march-makers-british-washing-machines-george-osborne}}</ref>

	In 2013, Ebac purchased the assets of the collapsed Scotland-based company Icetech Freezers, including its Norfrost brand. In 2014 it began production of Norfrost branded freezers at its own factory, but by early 2016 Ebac once again ceased production of the chest freezers. This was believed to be due to poor management and inferior packaging of the product and shipment methord.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Family firm starts freezer venture \| author=Steven Hugill \| date=2014-07-17 \| publisher=The Northern Echo \| url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/news/11342826.Family_firm_starts_freezer_venture/}}</ref>		In 2013, Ebac purchased the assets of the collapsed Scotland-based company Icetech Freezers, including its Norfrost brand. In 2014 it began production of Norfrost branded freezers at its own factory, but by early 2016 Ebac once again ceased production of the chest freezers. This was believed to be due to poor management and inferior packaging of the product and shipment methord.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Family firm starts freezer venture \| author=Steven Hugill \| date=2014-07-17 \| publisher=The Northern Echo \| url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/news/11342826.Family_firm_starts_freezer_venture/}}</ref>

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	A range of [[refrigerator]]s and freezers was introduced in 2008, but were discontinued a few years later due to being imported and merely badged as Ebac.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|title=Ebac History - Before Fridges and Freezers... - Ebac Refrigeration \|publisher=Ebacfridges.com \|date= \|accessdate=2014-05-06 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120004622/http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|archive-date=2012-11-20 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>		A range of [[refrigerator]]s and freezers was introduced in 2008, but were discontinued a few years later due to being imported and merely badged as Ebac.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|title=Ebac History - Before Fridges and Freezers... - Ebac Refrigeration \|publisher=Ebacfridges.com \|date= \|accessdate=2014-05-06 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120004622/http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|archive-date=2012-11-20 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

	In 2011, Ebac began to develop a range of air source heat pumps, but again were discontinued some years later. However, in 2023 Ebac revived its ~~air~~ pump technology due to ~~air~~ pumps becoming popular. In 2011 ownership of Ebac was transferred to a trust which restricts the sale or breakup of the company and requires the reinvestment of all profits.<ref name=guardian20150315>{{cite news \| title=‘March of the makers’ sees return of the British washing machine \| author=Jennifer Rankin \| date=2015-03-15 \| publisher=The Guardian \| url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/mar/14/march-makers-british-washing-machines-george-osborne}}</ref>		In 2011, Ebac began to develop a range of air source heat pumps, but again were discontinued some years later. However, in 2023 Ebac revived its heat pump technology due to heat pumps becoming popular. In 2011 ownership of Ebac was transferred to a trust which restricts the sale or breakup of the company and requires the reinvestment of all profits.<ref name=guardian20150315>{{cite news \| title=‘March of the makers’ sees return of the British washing machine \| author=Jennifer Rankin \| date=2015-03-15 \| publisher=The Guardian \| url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/mar/14/march-makers-british-washing-machines-george-osborne}}</ref>

	In 2013, Ebac purchased the assets of the collapsed Scotland-based company Icetech Freezers, including its Norfrost brand. In 2014 it began production of Norfrost branded freezers at its own factory, but by early 2016 Ebac once again ceased production of the chest freezers. This was believed to be due to poor management and inferior packaging of the product and shipment methord.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Family firm starts freezer venture \| author=Steven Hugill \| date=2014-07-17 \| publisher=The Northern Echo \| url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/news/11342826.Family_firm_starts_freezer_venture/}}</ref>		In 2013, Ebac purchased the assets of the collapsed Scotland-based company Icetech Freezers, including its Norfrost brand. In 2014 it began production of Norfrost branded freezers at its own factory, but by early 2016 Ebac once again ceased production of the chest freezers. This was believed to be due to poor management and inferior packaging of the product and shipment methord.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Family firm starts freezer venture \| author=Steven Hugill \| date=2014-07-17 \| publisher=The Northern Echo \| url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/news/11342826.Family_firm_starts_freezer_venture/}}</ref>

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	A range of [[refrigerator]]s and freezers was introduced in 2008, but were discontinued a few years later due to being imported and merely badged as Ebac.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|title=Ebac History - Before Fridges and Freezers... - Ebac Refrigeration \|publisher=Ebacfridges.com \|date= \|accessdate=2014-05-06 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120004622/http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|archive-date=2012-11-20 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>		A range of [[refrigerator]]s and freezers was introduced in 2008, but were discontinued a few years later due to being imported and merely badged as Ebac.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|title=Ebac History - Before Fridges and Freezers... - Ebac Refrigeration \|publisher=Ebacfridges.com \|date= \|accessdate=2014-05-06 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120004622/http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|archive-date=2012-11-20 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

	In 2011, Ebac began to develop a range of air source heat pumps, but again were discontinued some years later. ~~Also~~ in 2011, ownership of Ebac was transferred to a trust which restricts the sale or breakup of the company and requires the reinvestment of all profits.<ref name=guardian20150315>{{cite news \| title=‘March of the makers’ sees return of the British washing machine \| author=Jennifer Rankin \| date=2015-03-15 \| publisher=The Guardian \| url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/mar/14/march-makers-british-washing-machines-george-osborne}}</ref>		In 2011, Ebac began to develop a range of air source heat pumps, but again were discontinued some years later. However, in 2023 Ebac revived its air pump technology due to air pumps becoming popular. In 2011 ownership of Ebac was transferred to a trust which restricts the sale or breakup of the company and requires the reinvestment of all profits.<ref name=guardian20150315>{{cite news \| title=‘March of the makers’ sees return of the British washing machine \| author=Jennifer Rankin \| date=2015-03-15 \| publisher=The Guardian \| url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/mar/14/march-makers-british-washing-machines-george-osborne}}</ref>

	In 2013, Ebac purchased the assets of the collapsed Scotland-based company Icetech Freezers, including its Norfrost brand. In 2014 it began production of Norfrost branded freezers at its own factory, but by early 2016 Ebac once again ceased production of the chest freezers. This was believed to be due to poor management and inferior packaging of the product and shipment methord.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Family firm starts freezer venture \| author=Steven Hugill \| date=2014-07-17 \| publisher=The Northern Echo \| url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/news/11342826.Family_firm_starts_freezer_venture/}}</ref>		In 2013, Ebac purchased the assets of the collapsed Scotland-based company Icetech Freezers, including its Norfrost brand. In 2014 it began production of Norfrost branded freezers at its own factory, but by early 2016 Ebac once again ceased production of the chest freezers. This was believed to be due to poor management and inferior packaging of the product and shipment methord.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Family firm starts freezer venture \| author=Steven Hugill \| date=2014-07-17 \| publisher=The Northern Echo \| url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/news/11342826.Family_firm_starts_freezer_venture/}}</ref>

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Company history

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	In 1972, John Elliott took an order from [[Vistry Group\|Bovis Homes]] to build industrial dehumidifiers suited to the UK climate.<ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web\|author=Andrew Lynch \|url=http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/business/small_business/article1227039.ece \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222142657/http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/business/small_business/article1227039.ece \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=February 22, 2014 \|title=How I Made It: John Elliot, founder of Ebac \|publisher=The Sunday Times \|date=2013-03-10 \|accessdate=2014-05-06}}</ref> That order led to Ebac's foundation in 1973, with Elliott as the sole member of staff. The company grew and seven years later it reached its first million pound turnover.<ref>How I Made It: John Elliott, founder of Ebac, [http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/article1099449.ece "The Times Online"], July 2003.</ref> In 1980, Ebac developed the UK's first mass-produced domestic dehumidifier.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web\|last=Harris \|first=Stephen \|url=http://www.theengineer.co.uk/in-depth/interviews/ebac-founder-john-elliott/1017460.article \|title=Ebac founder John Elliott \| In-depth \|publisher=The Engineer \|date= \|accessdate=2014-05-06}}</ref> Ebac moved into the water cooler market in 1993.<ref name=autogenerated1 />		In 1972, John Elliott took an order from [[Vistry Group\|Bovis Homes]] to build industrial dehumidifiers suited to the UK climate.<ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web\|author=Andrew Lynch \|url=http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/business/small_business/article1227039.ece \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222142657/http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/business/small_business/article1227039.ece \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=February 22, 2014 \|title=How I Made It: John Elliot, founder of Ebac \|publisher=The Sunday Times \|date=2013-03-10 \|accessdate=2014-05-06}}</ref> That order led to Ebac's foundation in 1973, with Elliott as the sole member of staff. The company grew and seven years later it reached its first million pound turnover.<ref>How I Made It: John Elliott, founder of Ebac, [http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/article1099449.ece "The Times Online"], July 2003.</ref> In 1980, Ebac developed the UK's first mass-produced domestic dehumidifier.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web\|last=Harris \|first=Stephen \|url=http://www.theengineer.co.uk/in-depth/interviews/ebac-founder-john-elliott/1017460.article \|title=Ebac founder John Elliott \| In-depth \|publisher=The Engineer \|date= \|accessdate=2014-05-06}}</ref> Ebac moved into the water cooler market in 1993.<ref name=autogenerated1 />

	In 2005, Ebac moved into the leisure industry by opening its first city centre luxury [[day spa]] for ladies. The spa is situated in Brewery Wharf, Leeds, and its aim is to combine luxury, pampering, beauty and indulgence in a convenient city centre location. Waterfall Spa ~~has~~ also developed its own range of spa retail products. The spa ~~can~~ accommodate up to 30 guests per day and the facilities ~~include~~ six treatment rooms, relaxation boudoir, hydrotherapy pool, tropicarium, aromatherapy steam room, rasul mud chamber, manicure and pedicure area and café. In 2008, a local newspaper (''The Yorkshire Post'') reported that a number of celebrities often frequented the spa. However in 2010 it ceased trading.<ref>Spa treatment in special league, [http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/lifestyle/the-arts/spa_treatment_in_special_league_1_2502493 ''Yorkshire Post''], May 2008.</ref>		In 2005, Ebac moved into the leisure industry by opening its first city centre luxury [[day spa]] for ladies. The spa was situated in Brewery Wharf, Leeds, and its aim was to combine luxury, pampering, beauty and indulgence in a convenient city centre location. Waterfall Spa also developed its own range of spa retail products. The spa could accommodate up to 30 guests per day and the facilities included six treatment rooms, relaxation boudoir, hydrotherapy pool, tropicarium, aromatherapy steam room, rasul mud chamber, manicure and pedicure area and café. In 2008, a local newspaper (''The Yorkshire Post'') reported that a number of celebrities often frequented the spa. However in 2010 it ceased trading.<ref>Spa treatment in special league, [http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/lifestyle/the-arts/spa_treatment_in_special_league_1_2502493 ''Yorkshire Post''], May 2008.</ref>

	A range of [[refrigerator]]s and freezers was introduced in 2008, but were discontinued a few years later due to being imported and merely badged as Ebac.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|title=Ebac History - Before Fridges and Freezers... - Ebac Refrigeration \|publisher=Ebacfridges.com \|date= \|accessdate=2014-05-06 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120004622/http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|archive-date=2012-11-20 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>		A range of [[refrigerator]]s and freezers was introduced in 2008, but were discontinued a few years later due to being imported and merely badged as Ebac.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|title=Ebac History - Before Fridges and Freezers... - Ebac Refrigeration \|publisher=Ebacfridges.com \|date= \|accessdate=2014-05-06 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120004622/http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|archive-date=2012-11-20 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>
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	In 2011, Ebac began to develop a range of air source heat pumps, but again were discontinued some years later. Also in 2011, ownership of Ebac was transferred to a trust which restricts the sale or breakup of the company and requires the reinvestment of all profits.<ref name=guardian20150315>{{cite news \| title=‘March of the makers’ sees return of the British washing machine \| author=Jennifer Rankin \| date=2015-03-15 \| publisher=The Guardian \| url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/mar/14/march-makers-british-washing-machines-george-osborne}}</ref>		In 2011, Ebac began to develop a range of air source heat pumps, but again were discontinued some years later. Also in 2011, ownership of Ebac was transferred to a trust which restricts the sale or breakup of the company and requires the reinvestment of all profits.<ref name=guardian20150315>{{cite news \| title=‘March of the makers’ sees return of the British washing machine \| author=Jennifer Rankin \| date=2015-03-15 \| publisher=The Guardian \| url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/mar/14/march-makers-british-washing-machines-george-osborne}}</ref>

	In 2013, Ebac purchased the assets of the collapsed Scotland-based company Icetech Freezers, including its Norfrost brand. In 2014 it began production of Norfrost branded freezers at its own factory, but by early 2016 Ebac once again ceased production of the chest freezers.This was believed to be due to poor management and inferior packaging of the product and ~~shippment~~ methord.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Family firm starts freezer venture \| author=Steven Hugill \| date=2014-07-17 \| publisher=The Northern Echo \| url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/news/11342826.Family_firm_starts_freezer_venture/}}</ref>		In 2013, Ebac purchased the assets of the collapsed Scotland-based company Icetech Freezers, including its Norfrost brand. In 2014 it began production of Norfrost branded freezers at its own factory, but by early 2016 Ebac once again ceased production of the chest freezers. This was believed to be due to poor management and inferior packaging of the product and shipment methord.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Family firm starts freezer venture \| author=Steven Hugill \| date=2014-07-17 \| publisher=The Northern Echo \| url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/news/11342826.Family_firm_starts_freezer_venture/}}</ref>

	Ebac started production of [[washing machine]]s in 2016.<ref name=bbc20160927>{{cite news \| title=Ebac returns washing machine manufacture to UK \| date=2016-09-27 \| publisher=BBC News}}</ref> It became the first manufacturer of washing machines in the UK since the closure of the [[Hotpoint]]/[[Indesit]] factory in [[Denbighshire]] in 2009.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Indesit job losses 'major blow' \| date=2009-03-04 \| publisher=BBC News}}</ref><ref name=bbc20160927/> The project was assisted by a government grant received in 2013 and was expected to create 200 jobs, but to date Ebac has never achieved its 200 job promise. Ebac washing machines are sold in the UK only.		Ebac started production of [[washing machine]]s in 2016.<ref name=bbc20160927>{{cite news \| title=Ebac returns washing machine manufacture to UK \| date=2016-09-27 \| publisher=BBC News}}</ref> It became the first manufacturer of washing machines in the UK since the closure of the [[Hotpoint]]/[[Indesit]] factory in [[Denbighshire]] in 2009.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Indesit job losses 'major blow' \| date=2009-03-04 \| publisher=BBC News}}</ref><ref name=bbc20160927/> The project was assisted by a government grant received in 2013 and was expected to create 200 jobs, but to date Ebac has never achieved its 200 job promise. Ebac washing machines are sold in the UK only.

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	In 2011, Ebac began to develop a range of air source heat pumps, but again were discontinued some years later. However, in 2023 Ebac revived its heat pump technology due to heat pumps becoming more popular. In 2011 ownership of Ebac was transferred to a trust which restricts the sale or breakup of the company and requires the reinvestment of all profits.<ref name=guardian20150315>{{cite news \| title=‘March of the makers’ sees return of the British washing machine \| author=Jennifer Rankin \| date=2015-03-15 \| publisher=The Guardian \| url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/mar/14/march-makers-british-washing-machines-george-osborne}}</ref>		In 2011, Ebac began to develop a range of air source heat pumps, but again were discontinued some years later. However, in 2023 Ebac revived its heat pump technology due to heat pumps becoming more popular. In 2011 ownership of Ebac was transferred to a trust which restricts the sale or breakup of the company and requires the reinvestment of all profits.<ref name=guardian20150315>{{cite news \| title=‘March of the makers’ sees return of the British washing machine \| author=Jennifer Rankin \| date=2015-03-15 \| publisher=The Guardian \| url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/mar/14/march-makers-british-washing-machines-george-osborne}}</ref>

	In 2013, Ebac purchased the assets of the collapsed Scotland-based company Icetech Freezers, including its Norfrost brand. In 2014 it began production of Norfrost branded freezers at its own factory, but by early 2016 Ebac once again ceased production of the chest freezers. This was believed to be due to poor management and inferior packaging of the product and shipment ~~methord~~.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Family firm starts freezer venture \| author=Steven Hugill \| date=2014-07-17 \| publisher=The Northern Echo \| url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/news/11342826.Family_firm_starts_freezer_venture/}}</ref>		In 2013, Ebac purchased the assets of the collapsed Scotland-based company Icetech Freezers, including its Norfrost brand. In 2014 it began production of Norfrost branded freezers at its own factory, but by early 2016 Ebac once again ceased production of the chest freezers. This was believed to be due to poor management and inferior packaging of the product and shipment method.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Family firm starts freezer venture \| author=Steven Hugill \| date=2014-07-17 \| publisher=The Northern Echo \| url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/news/11342826.Family_firm_starts_freezer_venture/}}</ref>

	Ebac started production of [[washing machine]]s in 2016.<ref name=bbc20160927>{{cite news \| title=Ebac returns washing machine manufacture to UK \| date=2016-09-27 \| publisher=BBC News}}</ref> It became the first manufacturer of washing machines in the UK since the closure of the [[Hotpoint]]/[[Indesit]] factory in [[Denbighshire]] in 2009.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Indesit job losses 'major blow' \| date=2009-03-04 \| publisher=BBC News}}</ref><ref name=bbc20160927/> The project was assisted by a government grant received in 2013 and was expected to create 200 jobs, but to date Ebac has never achieved its 200 job promise. Ebac washing machines are sold in the UK only.		Ebac started production of [[washing machine]]s in 2016.<ref name=bbc20160927>{{cite news \| title=Ebac returns washing machine manufacture to UK \| date=2016-09-27 \| publisher=BBC News}}</ref> It became the first manufacturer of washing machines in the UK since the closure of the [[Hotpoint]]/[[Indesit]] factory in [[Denbighshire]] in 2009.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Indesit job losses 'major blow' \| date=2009-03-04 \| publisher=BBC News}}</ref><ref name=bbc20160927/> The project was assisted by a government grant received in 2013 and was expected to create 200 jobs, but to date Ebac has never achieved its 200 job promise. Ebac washing machines are sold in the UK only.

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	A range of [[refrigerator]]s and freezers was introduced in 2008, but were discontinued a few years later due to being imported and merely badged as Ebac.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|title=Ebac History - Before Fridges and Freezers... - Ebac Refrigeration \|publisher=Ebacfridges.com \|date= \|accessdate=2014-05-06 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120004622/http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|archive-date=2012-11-20 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>		A range of [[refrigerator]]s and freezers was introduced in 2008, but were discontinued a few years later due to being imported and merely badged as Ebac.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|title=Ebac History - Before Fridges and Freezers... - Ebac Refrigeration \|publisher=Ebacfridges.com \|date= \|accessdate=2014-05-06 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120004622/http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|archive-date=2012-11-20 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

	In 2011, Ebac began to develop a range of air source heat pumps, but again were discontinued some years later. However, in 2023 Ebac revived its heat pump technology due to heat pumps becoming popular. In 2011 ownership of Ebac was transferred to a trust which restricts the sale or breakup of the company and requires the reinvestment of all profits.<ref name=guardian20150315>{{cite news \| title=‘March of the makers’ sees return of the British washing machine \| author=Jennifer Rankin \| date=2015-03-15 \| publisher=The Guardian \| url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/mar/14/march-makers-british-washing-machines-george-osborne}}</ref>		In 2011, Ebac began to develop a range of air source heat pumps, but again were discontinued some years later. However, in 2023 Ebac revived its heat pump technology due to heat pumps becoming more popular. In 2011 ownership of Ebac was transferred to a trust which restricts the sale or breakup of the company and requires the reinvestment of all profits.<ref name=guardian20150315>{{cite news \| title=‘March of the makers’ sees return of the British washing machine \| author=Jennifer Rankin \| date=2015-03-15 \| publisher=The Guardian \| url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/mar/14/march-makers-british-washing-machines-george-osborne}}</ref>

	In 2013, Ebac purchased the assets of the collapsed Scotland-based company Icetech Freezers, including its Norfrost brand. In 2014 it began production of Norfrost branded freezers at its own factory, but by early 2016 Ebac once again ceased production of the chest freezers. This was believed to be due to poor management and inferior packaging of the product and shipment methord.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Family firm starts freezer venture \| author=Steven Hugill \| date=2014-07-17 \| publisher=The Northern Echo \| url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/news/11342826.Family_firm_starts_freezer_venture/}}</ref>		In 2013, Ebac purchased the assets of the collapsed Scotland-based company Icetech Freezers, including its Norfrost brand. In 2014 it began production of Norfrost branded freezers at its own factory, but by early 2016 Ebac once again ceased production of the chest freezers. This was believed to be due to poor management and inferior packaging of the product and shipment methord.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Family firm starts freezer venture \| author=Steven Hugill \| date=2014-07-17 \| publisher=The Northern Echo \| url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/news/11342826.Family_firm_starts_freezer_venture/}}</ref>

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	A range of [[refrigerator]]s and freezers was introduced in 2008, but were discontinued a few years later due to being imported and merely badged as Ebac.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|title=Ebac History - Before Fridges and Freezers... - Ebac Refrigeration \|publisher=Ebacfridges.com \|date= \|accessdate=2014-05-06 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120004622/http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|archive-date=2012-11-20 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>		A range of [[refrigerator]]s and freezers was introduced in 2008, but were discontinued a few years later due to being imported and merely badged as Ebac.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|title=Ebac History - Before Fridges and Freezers... - Ebac Refrigeration \|publisher=Ebacfridges.com \|date= \|accessdate=2014-05-06 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120004622/http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|archive-date=2012-11-20 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

	In 2011, Ebac began to develop a range of air source heat pumps, but again were discontinued some years later. However, in 2023 Ebac revived its ~~air~~ pump technology due to ~~air~~ pumps becoming popular. In 2011 ownership of Ebac was transferred to a trust which restricts the sale or breakup of the company and requires the reinvestment of all profits.<ref name=guardian20150315>{{cite news \| title=‘March of the makers’ sees return of the British washing machine \| author=Jennifer Rankin \| date=2015-03-15 \| publisher=The Guardian \| url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/mar/14/march-makers-british-washing-machines-george-osborne}}</ref>		In 2011, Ebac began to develop a range of air source heat pumps, but again were discontinued some years later. However, in 2023 Ebac revived its heat pump technology due to heat pumps becoming popular. In 2011 ownership of Ebac was transferred to a trust which restricts the sale or breakup of the company and requires the reinvestment of all profits.<ref name=guardian20150315>{{cite news \| title=‘March of the makers’ sees return of the British washing machine \| author=Jennifer Rankin \| date=2015-03-15 \| publisher=The Guardian \| url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/mar/14/march-makers-british-washing-machines-george-osborne}}</ref>

	In 2013, Ebac purchased the assets of the collapsed Scotland-based company Icetech Freezers, including its Norfrost brand. In 2014 it began production of Norfrost branded freezers at its own factory, but by early 2016 Ebac once again ceased production of the chest freezers. This was believed to be due to poor management and inferior packaging of the product and shipment methord.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Family firm starts freezer venture \| author=Steven Hugill \| date=2014-07-17 \| publisher=The Northern Echo \| url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/news/11342826.Family_firm_starts_freezer_venture/}}</ref>		In 2013, Ebac purchased the assets of the collapsed Scotland-based company Icetech Freezers, including its Norfrost brand. In 2014 it began production of Norfrost branded freezers at its own factory, but by early 2016 Ebac once again ceased production of the chest freezers. This was believed to be due to poor management and inferior packaging of the product and shipment methord.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Family firm starts freezer venture \| author=Steven Hugill \| date=2014-07-17 \| publisher=The Northern Echo \| url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/news/11342826.Family_firm_starts_freezer_venture/}}</ref>

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	A range of [[refrigerator]]s and freezers was introduced in 2008, but were discontinued a few years later due to being imported and merely badged as Ebac.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|title=Ebac History - Before Fridges and Freezers... - Ebac Refrigeration \|publisher=Ebacfridges.com \|date= \|accessdate=2014-05-06 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120004622/http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|archive-date=2012-11-20 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>		A range of [[refrigerator]]s and freezers was introduced in 2008, but were discontinued a few years later due to being imported and merely badged as Ebac.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|title=Ebac History - Before Fridges and Freezers... - Ebac Refrigeration \|publisher=Ebacfridges.com \|date= \|accessdate=2014-05-06 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120004622/http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|archive-date=2012-11-20 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

	In 2011, Ebac began to develop a range of air source heat pumps, but again were discontinued some years later. ~~Also~~ in 2011, ownership of Ebac was transferred to a trust which restricts the sale or breakup of the company and requires the reinvestment of all profits.<ref name=guardian20150315>{{cite news \| title=‘March of the makers’ sees return of the British washing machine \| author=Jennifer Rankin \| date=2015-03-15 \| publisher=The Guardian \| url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/mar/14/march-makers-british-washing-machines-george-osborne}}</ref>		In 2011, Ebac began to develop a range of air source heat pumps, but again were discontinued some years later. However, in 2023 Ebac revived its air pump technology due to air pumps becoming popular. In 2011 ownership of Ebac was transferred to a trust which restricts the sale or breakup of the company and requires the reinvestment of all profits.<ref name=guardian20150315>{{cite news \| title=‘March of the makers’ sees return of the British washing machine \| author=Jennifer Rankin \| date=2015-03-15 \| publisher=The Guardian \| url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/mar/14/march-makers-british-washing-machines-george-osborne}}</ref>

	In 2013, Ebac purchased the assets of the collapsed Scotland-based company Icetech Freezers, including its Norfrost brand. In 2014 it began production of Norfrost branded freezers at its own factory, but by early 2016 Ebac once again ceased production of the chest freezers. This was believed to be due to poor management and inferior packaging of the product and shipment methord.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Family firm starts freezer venture \| author=Steven Hugill \| date=2014-07-17 \| publisher=The Northern Echo \| url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/news/11342826.Family_firm_starts_freezer_venture/}}</ref>		In 2013, Ebac purchased the assets of the collapsed Scotland-based company Icetech Freezers, including its Norfrost brand. In 2014 it began production of Norfrost branded freezers at its own factory, but by early 2016 Ebac once again ceased production of the chest freezers. This was believed to be due to poor management and inferior packaging of the product and shipment methord.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Family firm starts freezer venture \| author=Steven Hugill \| date=2014-07-17 \| publisher=The Northern Echo \| url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/news/11342826.Family_firm_starts_freezer_venture/}}</ref>

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	In 1972, John Elliott took an order from [[Vistry Group\|Bovis Homes]] to build industrial dehumidifiers suited to the UK climate.<ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web\|author=Andrew Lynch \|url=http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/business/small_business/article1227039.ece \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222142657/http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/business/small_business/article1227039.ece \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=February 22, 2014 \|title=How I Made It: John Elliot, founder of Ebac \|publisher=The Sunday Times \|date=2013-03-10 \|accessdate=2014-05-06}}</ref> That order led to Ebac's foundation in 1973, with Elliott as the sole member of staff. The company grew and seven years later it reached its first million pound turnover.<ref>How I Made It: John Elliott, founder of Ebac, [http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/article1099449.ece "The Times Online"], July 2003.</ref> In 1980, Ebac developed the UK's first mass-produced domestic dehumidifier.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web\|last=Harris \|first=Stephen \|url=http://www.theengineer.co.uk/in-depth/interviews/ebac-founder-john-elliott/1017460.article \|title=Ebac founder John Elliott \| In-depth \|publisher=The Engineer \|date= \|accessdate=2014-05-06}}</ref> Ebac moved into the water cooler market in 1993.<ref name=autogenerated1 />		In 1972, John Elliott took an order from [[Vistry Group\|Bovis Homes]] to build industrial dehumidifiers suited to the UK climate.<ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web\|author=Andrew Lynch \|url=http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/business/small_business/article1227039.ece \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222142657/http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/business/small_business/article1227039.ece \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=February 22, 2014 \|title=How I Made It: John Elliot, founder of Ebac \|publisher=The Sunday Times \|date=2013-03-10 \|accessdate=2014-05-06}}</ref> That order led to Ebac's foundation in 1973, with Elliott as the sole member of staff. The company grew and seven years later it reached its first million pound turnover.<ref>How I Made It: John Elliott, founder of Ebac, [http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/article1099449.ece "The Times Online"], July 2003.</ref> In 1980, Ebac developed the UK's first mass-produced domestic dehumidifier.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web\|last=Harris \|first=Stephen \|url=http://www.theengineer.co.uk/in-depth/interviews/ebac-founder-john-elliott/1017460.article \|title=Ebac founder John Elliott \| In-depth \|publisher=The Engineer \|date= \|accessdate=2014-05-06}}</ref> Ebac moved into the water cooler market in 1993.<ref name=autogenerated1 />

	In 2005, Ebac moved into the leisure industry by opening its first city centre luxury [[day spa]] for ladies. The spa is situated in Brewery Wharf, Leeds, and its aim is to combine luxury, pampering, beauty and indulgence in a convenient city centre location. Waterfall Spa ~~has~~ also developed its own range of spa retail products. The spa ~~can~~ accommodate up to 30 guests per day and the facilities ~~include~~ six treatment rooms, relaxation boudoir, hydrotherapy pool, tropicarium, aromatherapy steam room, rasul mud chamber, manicure and pedicure area and café. In 2008, a local newspaper (''The Yorkshire Post'') reported that a number of celebrities often frequented the spa. However in 2010 it ceased trading.<ref>Spa treatment in special league, [http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/lifestyle/the-arts/spa_treatment_in_special_league_1_2502493 ''Yorkshire Post''], May 2008.</ref>		In 2005, Ebac moved into the leisure industry by opening its first city centre luxury [[day spa]] for ladies. The spa was situated in Brewery Wharf, Leeds, and its aim was to combine luxury, pampering, beauty and indulgence in a convenient city centre location. Waterfall Spa also developed its own range of spa retail products. The spa could accommodate up to 30 guests per day and the facilities included six treatment rooms, relaxation boudoir, hydrotherapy pool, tropicarium, aromatherapy steam room, rasul mud chamber, manicure and pedicure area and café. In 2008, a local newspaper (''The Yorkshire Post'') reported that a number of celebrities often frequented the spa. However in 2010 it ceased trading.<ref>Spa treatment in special league, [http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/lifestyle/the-arts/spa_treatment_in_special_league_1_2502493 ''Yorkshire Post''], May 2008.</ref>

	A range of [[refrigerator]]s and freezers was introduced in 2008, but were discontinued a few years later due to being imported and merely badged as Ebac.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|title=Ebac History - Before Fridges and Freezers... - Ebac Refrigeration \|publisher=Ebacfridges.com \|date= \|accessdate=2014-05-06 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120004622/http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|archive-date=2012-11-20 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>		A range of [[refrigerator]]s and freezers was introduced in 2008, but were discontinued a few years later due to being imported and merely badged as Ebac.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|title=Ebac History - Before Fridges and Freezers... - Ebac Refrigeration \|publisher=Ebacfridges.com \|date= \|accessdate=2014-05-06 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120004622/http://www.ebacfridges.com/ebac-history.php \|archive-date=2012-11-20 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>
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	In 2011, Ebac began to develop a range of air source heat pumps, but again were discontinued some years later. Also in 2011, ownership of Ebac was transferred to a trust which restricts the sale or breakup of the company and requires the reinvestment of all profits.<ref name=guardian20150315>{{cite news \| title=‘March of the makers’ sees return of the British washing machine \| author=Jennifer Rankin \| date=2015-03-15 \| publisher=The Guardian \| url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/mar/14/march-makers-british-washing-machines-george-osborne}}</ref>		In 2011, Ebac began to develop a range of air source heat pumps, but again were discontinued some years later. Also in 2011, ownership of Ebac was transferred to a trust which restricts the sale or breakup of the company and requires the reinvestment of all profits.<ref name=guardian20150315>{{cite news \| title=‘March of the makers’ sees return of the British washing machine \| author=Jennifer Rankin \| date=2015-03-15 \| publisher=The Guardian \| url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/mar/14/march-makers-british-washing-machines-george-osborne}}</ref>

	In 2013, Ebac purchased the assets of the collapsed Scotland-based company Icetech Freezers, including its Norfrost brand. In 2014 it began production of Norfrost branded freezers at its own factory, but by early 2016 Ebac once again ceased production of the chest freezers.This was believed to be due to poor management and inferior packaging of the product and ~~shippment~~ methord.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Family firm starts freezer venture \| author=Steven Hugill \| date=2014-07-17 \| publisher=The Northern Echo \| url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/news/11342826.Family_firm_starts_freezer_venture/}}</ref>		In 2013, Ebac purchased the assets of the collapsed Scotland-based company Icetech Freezers, including its Norfrost brand. In 2014 it began production of Norfrost branded freezers at its own factory, but by early 2016 Ebac once again ceased production of the chest freezers. This was believed to be due to poor management and inferior packaging of the product and shipment methord.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Family firm starts freezer venture \| author=Steven Hugill \| date=2014-07-17 \| publisher=The Northern Echo \| url=http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/news/11342826.Family_firm_starts_freezer_venture/}}</ref>

	Ebac started production of [[washing machine]]s in 2016.<ref name=bbc20160927>{{cite news \| title=Ebac returns washing machine manufacture to UK \| date=2016-09-27 \| publisher=BBC News}}</ref> It became the first manufacturer of washing machines in the UK since the closure of the [[Hotpoint]]/[[Indesit]] factory in [[Denbighshire]] in 2009.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Indesit job losses 'major blow' \| date=2009-03-04 \| publisher=BBC News}}</ref><ref name=bbc20160927/> The project was assisted by a government grant received in 2013 and was expected to create 200 jobs, but to date Ebac has never achieved its 200 job promise. Ebac washing machines are sold in the UK only.		Ebac started production of [[washing machine]]s in 2016.<ref name=bbc20160927>{{cite news \| title=Ebac returns washing machine manufacture to UK \| date=2016-09-27 \| publisher=BBC News}}</ref> It became the first manufacturer of washing machines in the UK since the closure of the [[Hotpoint]]/[[Indesit]] factory in [[Denbighshire]] in 2009.<ref>{{cite news \| title=Indesit job losses 'major blow' \| date=2009-03-04 \| publisher=BBC News}}</ref><ref name=bbc20160927/> The project was assisted by a government grant received in 2013 and was expected to create 200 jobs, but to date Ebac has never achieved its 200 job promise. Ebac washing machines are sold in the UK only.