About Us
GES at a Glance
Having been in business for more than 80 years, Garage Equipment Service is uniquely qualified to help customers solve their problems and keep them current with both industry and technology changes. We partner with trusted brands to create solutions that deliver results and help customers achieve their goals.
We are the market leaders in providing innovative solutions for the effective cleaning, service, and repair of any type of vehicle!
Over the years we have evolved from being just an equipment supplier to being a trusted innovation solutions partner. Our strength comes from our ability to leverage our experience and partnerships, providing solutions for our customers that are both effective and sustainable in the fast-changing industries in which we operate.
Our vision is to provide customers with solutions that:
- Reduce our impact on the planet;
- Prioritise safety; and
- Enable customers to optimise efficiency and profitability through our products and services ensuring the sustainability of their businesses.
Our History
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1938
Company started as a repairer of service station equipment in Rissik Street, Johannesburg.
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1945
GES expanded into sales and installation of new equipment.
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1959
Mr Lazerson, the founder of GES passed away and his wife took over the business registering it as a (Pty) Ltd company.
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1969
Company bought by Louis Rudling and Roger Mundell.
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1971
Opened Durban branch.
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1972
Opened Cape Town branch.
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1974
Agencies for imported equipment required larger premises justifying the move to Fairview in Johannesburg.
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1980
Roger Mundell sold Louis Rudling his shares to pursue a new business opportunity in the advertising industry.
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1983
Current owners, Rob Rudling and Dave Jones joined the company.
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1984
New premises built in Troyeville – the home of GES today.
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1995
Changes in the retail fuel industry and the new style petrol station created new opportunities - GES became the South African distributors of Ryko automatic carwash systems
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1999
GES sold the 100th Ryko automatic carwash in South Africa.
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2002
Sean Deeley joined the team – now our Managing Director.
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2008
South Africa’s hosting of the Soccer World Cup prompted major infrastructure spending. GES equipped an average of one field service vehicle a week throughout the year!
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2009
Our 10th automatic carwash system for the car rental industry.
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2010
The commissioning of the wash bays and workshop installations for the Gautrain Bus Service depots in Midrand and Pretoria established GES as the premier supplier to the bus industry.
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2012
The award of the Atlantis MyCiTi bus depot workshop and washbay installation.
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2013
GES sold the first Istobal truck wash system in SA and became the official distributor of one of Europe’s leading wash equipment manufacturers.
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2015
Expanded the Istobal range in SA with rollover and conveyor tunnel carwash installations.
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2016
GES awarded the contract to equip the new Areyeng bus depot workshop and automatic washbay in Tshwane.
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2017
15th automatic drive-through carwash system for the car rental industry
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2018
Automatic bus wash system installation in Nelspruit expands the GES national footprint.
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2019
4th automatic buswash system installation in Cape Town and the 1st automatic carwash for Europcar SA.
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2020
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic GES won some big contracts keeping us on track through troubled times!
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2021
Supplied side by side Truck wash & carwash machines to SAPS in Tshwane. The Rea Veya workshop installations in Selby marked the completion of our biggest single projects to date.
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2022
GES continues to grow!
Contact Us
Call and chat to one of our friendly staff members to find out how we can assist you with your next project.
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