Introduction
ERF was a commercial vehicles and trucks manufacturing company based in the United Kingdom. The company was closed in 2002 but its vehicles were known to be the most powerful, robust built, and reliable which served in different industries like logistics, constructions, and transportation. Some of its trucks are ERF ES, ERF ECT, and ERF EC.
Logo Details
Logo designed by: information not disclosed by the company
Meaning
ERF is the initial letters of the founder’s name; Edwin Richard Foden. ERF logo is a symbolization of trustworthiness, strength, and reliability
Colors
Red, White
History of ERF Logos
ERF never changed its logo.
This is the ERF logo. The logo is very simple and it was also seen on the vehicle’s grille. The logo is simple having the letters ERF in uppercase letters in red designed using Enotria Ultra Expanded Black font type. There are two red lines above the letters R and F and there are two red lines below the letters R and E. The company has been established since 1933 and every industry opted for its heavy-duty trucks but for some reason the company never changed its logo.
ERF: Company Overview
ERF was a truck and heavy-duty commercial vehicle manufacturing company based in the United Kingdom. It was founded by Edwin Richard Foden in 1933 and was closed in 2002. The company had headquarters in Sandbach, England. It was bought by MAN in 2000 and was again closed in 2007. Edwin was the first person to design the steam wagon with steel tyre wheels and also introduced the first pneumatic-tyres. Edwin launched the first diesel lorry in 1933 and gave the chassis number as 63 which was his age. The company the vehicle components from different suppliers like axels from Kirkstall Forge Engineering, gearboxes from David Brown, and engines from Gardner. ERF vehicles were marketed under another automotive manufacturing company Western Star and after the 1980s recession, the company didn’t have a lot of sales.
Fun Fact
ERF introduced the world’s first steam wagon steel tyre in 1898.
FAQs
What engines were used by ERF?
ERF used Gardner engines.
Who invented ERF vehicles?
ERF vehicles are invented by Edwin Richard Foden.
