About Us

E.G. Steele was founded in 1946 by my great-grandfather, Ernest George Steele. Just a year after the end of the Second World War, when Europe was still rebuilding, Ernest showed the entrepreneurial spirit that continues to define our family today. He travelled to France and struck a pioneering deal to bring the first-ever rail freight wagons into the UK from abroad.

That moment marked the beginning of E.G. Steele - a proud family business rooted in the heart of Scotland, now operating on a truly global stage in the rail freight industry.

 The business was later passed to Ernest’s son, James, my grandad, then to my father David, who I am proud to work alongside today as the fourth generation of Steeles at the helm. Together, we carry forward our family’s tradition of quality and excellence while embracing digital innovation to help our customers stay ahead of the curve.

From those first wagons in 1946, we now export components worldwide, working with customers in countries including the USA, Australia, Ireland, Italy, and France.

 We remain one of the few family-owned and run companies in the UK rail freight sector - and we are very proud of that. For us, it means one thing above all: we always put our customers first. Because your success, is our success.

Alan Steele, Director, EG Steele

Delivering expertise through the generations

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    David Steele

    COMPANY DIRECTOR

    I have been part of the family business for 50 years, with no intentions of retiring! My interests outside of work include good food, good wine and plenty of travel.

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    Alan Steele

    MANAGING DIRECTOR

    I am responsible for the day to day running of the business covering everything from finances to supply chain management. In my spare time I love travelling the world, spending time with my wife and two children. I also love a good wine!

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    Jennifer De Rosa

    DIRECTOR

    I recently joined the family business after spending 20 years in teaching. My responsibilities include the running of the office and the modernisation of office systems. Outside work I enjoy spending time with my family, reading and travel.

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