Elphinstone Group
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Heavy equipment manufacturing Defence manufacturing |
| Founded | 1975 |
| Founder | Dale Elphinstone |
| Headquarters | Burnie, Tasmania, Australia |
Area served | Asia-Pacific |
Key people | Dale Elphinstone (Executive Chairman) Kelly Elphinstone (Managing Director) |
| Products | Underground mining equipment Mining support vehicles Defence vehicle hulls Off-highway haul trucks |
Number of employees | ~2,500 (2019) |
| Website | Official website |
Elphinstone Group is an Australian private industrial conglomerate specialising in the design and manufacture of underground mining equipment, heavy vehicles, and defence components. Headquartered in Burnie, Tasmania, the group is one of the state's largest private employers. Historically known for its long-term partnership and joint venture with Caterpillar, the company re-established itself as an independent original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in 2016 and has since diversified into the Australian defence industry.