Our History

Elevator Service Company (ESCO) was originally established in 1948 and became a division of Eastern Elevator Company of New Haven, Connecticut in 1972. In 1998 the assets were acquired by Dover Elevator Corporation. In the year 2000, Steven Roth and Paul Farnsworth reactivated the company. Together, Steven and Paul walked into the Office of the Secretary of the State in May 2000; and ESCO was “reborn!”

As the 21st century began, Steven and Paul had a vision that the aging population would create an increased demand for vertical transportation in people’s homes. They realized that a residential elevator in a home would allow the individuals not merely to “age-in-place”; but more importantly to “thrive-in-place!”

The new ESCO became a full-service Elevator contractor based in Torrington, Connecticut and was owned and operated by the management team of Steven and Paul. They started the business as “two men and a truck” and at the time of the sale of the company some 23 years later, the company had grown steadily to 26 employees.

Under Steven and Paul’s guidance, ESCO was chosen by the HBRA of Fairfield County Board of Directors as the 2015 – 2016 “Business of the Year”. This prestigious award is presented to an active member who supports the building industry with quality products and outstanding service.

As of November 1st, 2023, ESCO was acquired by Cibes Lift Group. Cibes is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of low-speed passenger and goods lifts. They develop and sell a wide range of vertical platform lifts, cabin lifts and stairlifts for public and private environments. Cibes has installed over 70,000 lifts and have a worldwide distribution network. By the time of the acquisition by Cibes Lift Group, ESCO had grown to become the “largest independent Elevator contractor in the State of Connecticut.”

Our role as an Independent Contractor allows us to represent not just a single manufacturer, but all the leading quality manufacturers in the elevator industry today. As Independent Elevator Contractors, we deliver exceptional Design Development Services by precisely determining the most suitable equipment, with the most comprehensive warranty, and the most competitive price for your specific needs.