Company Spotlight
Columbia Elevator at 50
A history of innovation continues with the launch of a new product. Columbia Elevator Products Co., Inc. began over a half century ago with the word “no.” A 33-year-old sales...
A Model of Efficiency and Style
SJEC opens new research facilities. Every five years since its founding in 1992, SJEC Corp., a prominent Suzhou-based national brand in China, has planned steps forward for its steady development....
Company Spotlight: Adams Elevator Equipment Co.
Innovation has always been the cornerstone of Chicago supplier’s philosophy. Marking its 85th anniversary in 2015, Adams Elevator Equipment Co. has come a long way from when it was founded...
Company Spotlight: VTX
Pennsylvania-based VTX continues to provide services for some of North America’s most noteworthy transit systems and landmarks. Consulting firm Vertical Transportation Excellence (VTX®) is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2015...
Draka: Global Presence with Local Capabilities
“Centers of Competence” around the world fuel Draka’s successes. Draka Elevator Products/Prysmian Group provides cables, compensation chain, wireways, wire rope and other specialty products to the elevator industry. The world...
Oleo International
World’s largest elevator buffer just the latest in innovations from British company Oleo International, a company specialising in crash energy management systems, designs, manufactures and supplies products across multiple sectors...
Elegant Elevator Entrances in the Big Apple
Columbia president reminisces on recent extraordinary projects his company completed in NYC. “New York, New York, what a wonderful town — especially for elevators, that is!” exclaims L.J. Blaiotta, Jr.,...
Canton Elevator
Commercial elevator specialist with roots in Ohio enters the residential market. North Canton, Ohio-based Canton Elevator Inc., which began building its name in the North American commercial elevator industry nearly...
Keeping the Faith
Pioneer in vandal-resistant elevator fixtures PTL Equipment continues to diversify and grow. The scenario in PTL Equipment’s online ad perhaps isn’t the most common: a freshly dumped boyfriend boards an...
A Strong Foundation: Federal Elevator
With residential elevators as its cornerstone, Toronto-area company looks toward the future with optimism. Federal Elevator in Mississauga, Canada, is laying the groundwork for growth. Richard Piatti, originally from Argentina,...
