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Let the News Come to You

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Normally, when looking for news on a particular subject we would just go to our favorite search engine and type what we might be looking for. The problem with searching say, elevator news, is it can get muddled with news articles involving anything with an elevator. This is where some of the old ways still are the best. The NAEC (National Association of Elevator Contractors) sends a monthly newsletter, Mainline,  that has great information for both consumers and contractors.

To start off, Mainline is a free resource. To view the back catalogue, you do need to be a registered and verified member, but the current newsletter is available to view and download, every month. Each issue has insights on what’s happening industry and nationwide. The current issue of May 2014, focuses on the NAEC Accessibility/Residential Committee – Exhibiting at IBS” in Las Vegas, NV. Also highlighted are some products from the exhibitor showcase. These two in particular caught our interests.

CEDES APS (Absolute Positioning System): What this system can do is essential eliminate the final limit switch, final limit inspection switch, over-speed governor, emergency terminal speed limiting, early door opening, re-leveling with open doors and detection of unintended car movement. At the same time the system “tracks car speed and position with the precision and reliability of a Swiss watch.” It accomplishes this by having twin Infrared cameras mounted on car, reading a continues code tape along the shaft wall, the doors, or anywhere. Think of it like a floor to ceiling barcode.

Solo Project, from Kings III: Essentially the Life Alert(R) for workers who are in the field and running solo. With functionality including: 24/7 support, Man Down detection, SiRF IV GPS and an innovative camera function, this is a great investment for workers in the elevator industry. There is even a verbal abuse capture feature, to help employees facing social risk.

To stay on top of the industry and be able to offer our customers the latest and greatest in elevator technology and trends, we need to be beyond informed. Mainline offers us that information outlet. And its not just Mainline that makes it easier to stay ahead. There are plenty of other resources, some direct from our manufacturers themselves, filled with insights, news and the latest product information.

Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators: Solutions for Retrofits and New Construction

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Pneumatic vacuum elevators are the next big innovation in residential elevator technology. Powered by air and low on energy consumption, vacuum elevators are safe, efficient and attractive ways to increase the number of upward mobility options in your home. Unlike older elevator designs, pneumatic elevators do not rely on a system of heavy weights and pulleys to function.

Instead, the vacuum elevator uses a careful manipulation of the air pressure above and below the elevator car to deliver passengers safely and quickly to their destination. Here’s why this matters: Because pneumatic elevators do not require tons of complex construction (most of our installs are done in two days), they make the absolute best choice for both retrofitting old homes and building new ones.

If you’re working on a new home, you can work a PVE elevator into the design from the outset. Vacuum elevators require very little space beyond that which the cylinder takes up, and any architect or designer should be able to find the perfect spot to put one when working out the final layout of your home. If you’re remodeling or need an elevator added to an existing home, the small space requirements and low-impact construction process make pneumatic elevators even better.

Look at it this way: Residential elevators were once clunky, massive installations that required weeks of construction and a full overhaul of your house’s layout. Sometimes structural changes would even need to be made. But that time has come and gone, and pneumatic elevators make it easy to add a home elevator to both new and old residences.

Check out our fascinating line of vacuum elevators and you’ll quickly see how attractive and low-maintenance they are.
For more information please visit www.vacuumelevators.com or contact us at 855.783.5438 with any questions.

Welcome to the Team!

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Elevator Service Co would like to give an official warm welcome to the latest member our sales team, Keith Domack.

Keith has over 30 years of retail management experience in the Southern New York and Western Connecticut regions. He’s a United States Navy vet, a husband, and a father. When he’s not working he’s either spending time with his beloved Golden Retrievers, or you can find him lost on the links.

Keith will be representing all of Elevator Service Companies product line, maintenance contracting, service, and repair issues in our New York areas. His main office location in Millbrook, will look to service Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, and Westchester Counties. His 30+ years of customer centered experience will be there every step of the way with any and all elevating inquiries.

Take a moment to welcome Keith to the Elevator Service Company family.

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Western New England Home Show

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This weekend marks the last home show of the season for Elevator Service Co. The 22nd Annual Western New England Home Show, presented by Jenks Productions, is Western Connecticut’s biggest home show. Located at Western CT State Universities, O’Neil Center in Danbury CT, this show boasts a surplus of options for any home improvement project you have planned.

The 22nd Annual Western New England Home Show has an “impressive list of exhibits includes building materials, contractors, decorators, doors & windows, pools & spas, heating & cooling systems, kitchens, cookware, water purification, cleaning service, energy companies, satellite TV, lawn & garden, baths, outdoor living spaces, cookware, security systems, roofing, real estate, banks & mortgage companies.”

Like the previous shows this year, Elevator Service Company will be on hand to talk about all our products and services. Do you have a business that needs to be AIA compliant? Come down to our booth and talk with one of experts. Do you have need to make your home more accessible to any one with mobility issues? From staircharis to wheelchair lifts, we have an array of products that will fit your home, and fit your budget, we will be on hand to answer all your questions.

Come and see us at booth #801 this weekend.

WHEN: March 22nd & 23rd 2014
WHERE: O’Neill Center Western CT State University, University Boulevard, Danbury, CT 06810
TIME: Saturday – 11am-8pm, Sunday – 11am-5pm
TICKETS: $6.00 ADULTS, $5.00 SENIORS, 12 – UNDER FREE
BOOTH: #801

Free admission ticket here!

67th Connecticut Home & Remodeling Show

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Coming off of the The 2014 Home Show last weekend at Foxwoods Resort Casino, Elevator Service Co is already packed for the next home show of the season. This weekend is the 67th Connecticut Home & Remodeling Show, at the CT Convention Center in Hartford. The Connecticut Home & Remodeling Show is “Connecticut’s largest and longest running Home and Remodeling Show.” This long time running show brings the best the state has to offer is the areas of home improvement, building, and remodeling.

The Connecticut Home & Remodeling Show boasts a 400+ booth count. From home financing, to indoor/outdoor security, to backyard iceskating rings, this show has something to offer every homeowner. After the tour of the show booths, don’t forget to check The “Design Feature” schedule. This year, there are 18 different events aimed to help all homeowners. From doing tile, to the new health care laws, to talks on classic timeless design. If you own your own home, or plan on improvement to it this year, or plan to purchase your own home soon, this is the show to come to.

Elevator Service Co, has so much to offer attendees of the 67th Connecticut Home & Remodeling Show. If you have loved ones who are disabled, require wheelchair access, or no longer have the mobility that they use to have, we have products designed for just that. Our line of Vertical Platform Lifts and Inclined Wheelchair Lifts can be installed to easily and safely raise anyone with a wheelchair or power-chair. Our exclusive Acorn Stair Lifts can be installed for straight and curved stair ways, to improve mobility floor to floor, without disrupting the integrity of your home.

We are also debuting a brand new product this year. Recently we just became the exclusive dealer for Connecticut and New York, for ConvetaStep Platforms. ConvetaStep Platforms offer the same benefits of a traditional wheelchair ramp, but with out taking up so much space, and at a fraction of the cost.

Come by booth #1124 to see our sales specialists and our wide range of products and services.

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WHEN: February 28th – March 2nd
WHERE: Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103
SHOW HOURS: Friday – 5pm-9pm, Saturday – 10am-8pm, Sunday – 10am-5pm
TICKETS: $12: Regular Admission, $9: Senior Admission (65+)
 
www.CTHomeShow.com
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Home Show Season Starts Now

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Elevator Service Company kicks off the Home Show season, this Saturday and Sunday at Foxwoods Casino Resort, in Ledyard Connecticut.

Hosted in the luxurious Premier Ballroom of the MGM Grand, The 2014 Home Show, presented by Red Stone Promotions, Inc, is a showcase of companies and products aimed at current and future homeowners. From kitchens, to backup generators, and of course, elevators and lifts, there are over 200 booths, each tailoring to your home needs.

If you are a homeowner, we will have our most experience staff on hand to talk to you about all of our available products. Interested in our exclusive Pneumatic Vacuum Elevator? We can answer all your questions, from pricing to installation. Do you have a family member who needs more mobility up and down stairs? Talk to us about our stair chairs. We can work with any stair case, straight or curved, to get you living more freely. We have lifts that will tailor to any need you have.

Our services don’t stop with new installs. If you have an existing lift, talk to us about retrofitting or maintaing your lift to keep it running smoothly and code compliant for years to come. And if you are a contractor, builder, or developer, talk to us about our different packages.

So come see us at booth #416, at The Home Show 2014, presented buy Red Stone Promotions, Inc.

WHEN: February 22nd & 23rd 2014
WHERE: Foxwoods Resort Casino in The Premier Ballroom, 39 Norwich-Westerly Rd, Ledyard, CT 06338
TIME: Saturday – 11am-8pm, Sunday – 11am-5pm

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