Champion Elevator

Champion Commences US$6-Million-Plus Co-Op City Project

Champion Elevator Corp. announced it has kicked off phase two of its US$6-million-plus modernization of the garage elevators at Co-op City in Bronx, NY. Champion's Don Gelestino, Frank Feniello and...

DiPaolo Named AEG VP Business Development Mid-Atlantic Region

Amy DiPaolo, whose vertical-transportation (VT) industry career spans more than 30 years, has been named American Elevator Group (AEG) vice president (VP) of Business Development, Mid-Atlantic region, DiPaolo announced on...

Forging Ahead

Your author (MJ) speaks to NYC elevator impresario Don Gelestino (DG) about his early ambitions, path to the elevator industry, M&A and industry outlook. Don Gelestino back when he aspired...

Nor’easter Fails To Stifle New York Build 2024

A fast-moving Nor'easter, resulting in NYC's snowiest day in two years, could not stop people from attending the New York Build 2024 Expo on February 11-12 at the Javits Center...

Champion Elevator Secures US$6-Million Modernization Contract in Bronx, NY

Champion Elevator Corp. announced it has been awarded a US$6-million, 22-week modernization job for the garage elevators at Co-Op City in Bronx, New York. Led by Robert Masterson, Frank Feniello...

Champion Elevator Names Ruddy President of Modernization & Construction

NYC-headquartered Champion Elevator has named Alexandra Ruddy president of its Modernization & Construction division. Joining Champion in 2022, Ruddy has held leadership positions in the company's Operations, Modernization and Construction...

Champion Elevator Promotes Hotlzman to VP of Safety & Risk Management

NYC-headquartered Champion Elevator has promoted Gary Holtzman from safety director to vice president (VP) of Safety & Risk Management. During his tenure as safety director at Katerra construction company from...

DOL Announces Legislation Update Aimed at Increasing Construction Workers’ Pay

On August 7, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the publication of a rule updating the Davis-Bacon Act, which uses DOL-administered localized pay surveys to set the prevailing wage...

Champion Elevator Expands NYC Footprint With Acquisition

Champion Elevator, headquartered in Manhattan, NYC, with locations in Connecticut, New Jersey and Long Island, announced the acquisition of Brooklyn, NYC-based PRO Elevator Services Inc. on April 16. Champion observed...