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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:Why Attend the NAEC Convention & Expo NAEC 2019-20 Board Nominees MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS: Quad City Safety / Atlantic Elevators NAEC News / Industry News / New Members / Events Calendar
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Elevator Contractors
NAEC Certification Board Nominations Deadline Extended
The Certification Board was created to promote quality elevator and lift technicians through verification of formal education and examination of an individual’s experience within the industry.
Our success depends on strong, engaged, dynamic, informed, and inclusive individuals. Help us identify these outstanding members and submit all nominations for the Certification Board of Directors by July 12, 2019. Nominations can be emailed to [email protected], or faxed to us at (770) 760-9714.
Download complete details and nomination form here, or visit naec.org.
The 2020 UNITED SPACE DRAW begins the second week of July! Be on the lookout for an email notification from Megan Ragan with your application for space draw and appointment time as your turn comes up. Questions?
Contact Megan at [email protected] or 770.760.9660.
ATTENTION NAEC & CECA SUPPLIERS!
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CONVENTION 2019
Why Attend the NAEC Convention & Expo?
 There is no substitution for connecting with someone in real life. At NAEC’s Convention & Expo, there are ample occasions for attendees to form new relationships and strengthen existing ones.
 Networking at an NAEC event allows you to become more visible to the right people.
 Develop a strong network by establishing strategic partnerships and alliances with other companies.
NETWORKING
Registration is NOW OPEN! Join your industry peers at the 70th Annual Convention & 2019 Exposition in Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 16-19, and connect with over 200 exhibiting supplier companies to discover new and innovative products, create new business ideas, and help grow your business!
EDUCATION
 NAEC offers Educational and Roundtable sessions giving the opportunity to earn Continuing Education credits necessary for certification.
 Expose yourself to new knowledge and concepts to expand your skills and be more productive.
 Grow your business. Discover new and innovative products, services, and ideas to stay relevant and competitive.
 Meet Experts in the Industry. Speak one-on-one with the professionals who have answers to your questions and who can provide invaluable feedback.
 Get hands-on demonstrations on products.
THE EXPO
NAEC FUN!
An NAEC Convention & Expo would not be the same without some NAEC fun! Among the entertainment this year, we invite you to join us in Grand Rapids to commemorate 70 years in the vertical transportation industry! Come Celebrate NAEC’s 70th Anniversary with us!
ATTENTION SUPPLIERS! It is not too late to exhibit! NAEC’s Annual Exposition draws elevator industry professionals from around the globe to one location.
With over 2,000 attendees and nearly 200 exhibitors, you don’t want to miss the opportunity to get your product in front of them at the largest vertical transportation event in North America! Space is limited so REGISTER TO EXHIBIT TODAY at naecconvention.com! For questions, contact [email protected] or 770.760.9660.
Thursday, August 15, 2019, is the deadline for registering for the convention at the discounted rates. Registration fees increase after this date so REGISTER ONLINE or at naecconvention.com.
JULY 2019
The 2019 Nominating Committees have reviewed all the recommendations and selected nominees for the five possible new Board Members to take office in September 2019. The official report will be submitted in the General Business Session on September 17, 2019, at the NAEC Convention and Exposition in Grand Rapids, MI.
Nominees for the Contractor positions are:
2019 NAEC Board of Director
Nominees
James Boydston, President of Handi-Lift Inc., in Carlstadt, NJ. James is the third generation of the Boydston family owning and operating Handi-Lift, which was established in 1975 by his grandfather and father, Donald and Doug. James has worked in nearly every role at Handi-Lift, from the warehouse to installation, maintenance and sales, and now as president for the past five years. James is currently on the Board of Directors for AEMA and serves on the New Jersey Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board. He has also served on the Education Committee for NAEC for over seven years. James strongly feels that the education and training of technicians must be prioritized in the industry. “A strong, intelligent workforce is critical to the safety and performance of our equipment.” James and his wife Amy have one 10-year-old son, Elijah. When not at work, he volunteers with his church board, neighborhood association, and in political campaigns. James relaxes by enjoying the outdoors, hunting, or staying inside watching YouTube.
Hope L. Evans, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of EMR Elevator, Inc., in Arlington, TX, has held the position for the past 25 years. Her previous 15-year tenure at a worldwide corporation, led her and the Co- Founder to grow the company to become the largest Independent elevator service company based in Texas. One of Ms. Evans’ company’s projects was recently highlighted in Elevator World Magazine as well as having won an “Ellie Award” as the Best Woman Owned business in the Elevator trade, by Elevator World Magazine popular vote in 2018. Ms. Evans’ philosophy is to always work toward the goal to maintain the integrity of the trade, and to continue improving technology and processes, while ensuring the customer always obtains the service they are contracted for and deserve. She strongly believes your word is your bond, no matter which side of the labor force an individual is on, and that integrity should be foremost in business and in life.
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Rene Hertsberg, CFO & General Counsel of Urban Elevator Service in Cicero, Illinois. Rene is a licensed attorney, having earned his degree from Emory University School of Law. Prior to joining the industry, he was engaged in private practice with a specialty in commercial litigation. Working in the independent elevator service contractor world, Rene’s legal background has given him a unique perspective. He is second generation in the industry and officially joined Urban Elevator as its General Counsel in 2011. In 2012, he spent six months in the field under the IUEC management trainee program. Rene quickly became integrated in many aspects of the company’s administrative apparatus thereafter. In his role, Rene has overseen a number of initiatives including expansion into other markets and roll out of standardized safety policy manuals. The perspective afforded by his experience has convinced Rene that the elevator industry writ large needs more incentive to push
standardized continuing education & safety training. It shouldn’t be left to large international corporations to drive progress in our industry. NAEC could use its platform to encourage positive change among all its members, large and small. Outside of Urban Elevator, Rene maintains an active role in the Elevator Contractors of America trade association. Rene and his wife, Dominika, have one son, Ari. He spends most of his free time doing CrossFit training or traveling with his family.
Jeff Eaton, President of Lift Business Advisors Inc., in Danville, CA, began his career in the elevator industry in 1989. In 13 years with Otis Elevator, he succeeded in a range of roles including Deputy General Manager for Otis in St. Petersburg, Russia; Branch Manager and Regional General Manager positions in California; and Director, New Equipment for the UK and Ireland. Jeff also worked 10 years for KONE Elevator, first as the Country Director for Russia, and then as Director for Mergers & Acquisitions for the Americas, prior to joining Lift Business Advisors in 2014. Jeff has an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management; a B.A. in Economics from Hobart College; and is a Certified Valuation Analyst from the NACVA. Jeff enjoys tennis, hikes with his dog, volunteering and spending time with his three children who are now young adults.
Cece Matot, President and 4th generation owner of Matot, Inc., in Bellwood, IL. She has worked at Matot, Inc. and in the elevator industry since 1986. Cece began her career at the company in Production, moved from there to Inventory control and then to Purchasing. From Purchasing, she went back to Production to run the shop floor for four years. She then transitioned into Marketing and Management after receiving her MBA. Cece is an active, founding member of the Loyola Family Business Center in Chicago. She is passionate about family businesses, the role they play in the U.S. economy and more importantly, the elevator industry. Cece and her husband, Jack Hartman, have 2 adult children and live in Chicago. In her free time, she enjoys alpine skiing, scuba diving, hiking and bridge.
Nominees for the Supplier positions are:
As a member of NAEC, you are encouraged to attend the General Business Session that will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2019, from 10:00am to 11:00am at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids.
We look forward to seeing you!
JULY 2019
NEW MEMBERS
SVM Associates John Newbold, Director 3 Greenfield Crescent Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3B3 United Kingdom +44 121 455 0868 [email protected]
SUPPLIER
Atlas Elevator Inc. Jason K. Zaun, CEO529 North Main St.Barnejat, NJ 08805855-628-5271fax 609-242-5075 [email protected]
CONTRACTOR
Signature Elevator LLC Mark Jacques, Supervisor/Elevator Inspector 1086 Myrtle Avenue, Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY 11206212-354-3686 fax 718-855-8054 [email protected]
In MemoriamRonald “Ted” Smith, 81, of Apple Valley, MN, passed away on Monday, May 20th, 2019.
Ted had served in the Navy as a young man and had a long career in the Elevator Industry in many locations around the United States ending up in Minnesota. He co-founded The Elevator Association of Minnesota (EAM) and worked for Westinghouse Elevator and R & O Elevator Co. Inc. before he started Elevator Advisory Group in 1991.
Ted is survived by his two daughters, Lisa (Gregg) Mellen and Kathy Markwell and his granddaughters, Josie, Christina, Lindsey and Kayla and great granddaughter Jessa; many other relatives and friends.
2019 MAEC GOLF
TOURNAMENTThe Mid-Atlantic Elevator Chapter of NAEC
invites you to participate to the 11th Annual Golf Tournament!
If your company does business in the Mid-Atlantic region, this is the perfect opportunity to network
with industry peers.
Join us Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019, at the Lake Presidential Golf Club in Upper Marlboro, MD.
Shotgun starts at 12:00pm.
For registration and sponsorship opportunites, click here, or contact [email protected].
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Quad City Safety is a growing, family owned PPE and safety products supplier headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, for the last 22 years. Quad City Safety is the leading solutions provider to the elevator, construction, and general industries. Since 1967, our goal is to deliver the right safety products at the right price on time.
Q u a d C i t y S a f e t y h a s been working with ver tical transportation partners for 35 years. In that time, we have been able to ident i f y the hazards that the ver t ic a l
transportation industry faces daily and have helped to innovate world class solutions for many of the safety leaders in the industry. We have been a proud member of NAEC since 2004, exhibiting at NAEC’s Convention & Expo annually and staying actively involved. Working with NAEC has proven invaluable for our business through the networking events and the access it gives us to resources that keep us up to date on changes to the industry.
We have a dedicated team of experts that keep up to date with the best practices and standard changes within the elevator and escalator space. We host in-house seminars and safety trainings as well as sending our staff to off-site manufacturer training to keep us current. We also belong to SafetyNetwork.me™ where we partner with other industry thought leaders from both the manufacturing and supplier side to provide real changes that benefit our customers.
Our goal is to be your complete source for safety equipment. We offer tested and certified products and services to meet company needs at competitive prices. One of the ways that we do this is through our customized employee kitting. We build kits
in-house per company specifications to keep employee safety equipment neat, portable, and ready for the jobsite. We handle logoing PPE, bags, signage, and other products configured to specifications. This practice saves our customers time by standardizing materials which in turn, will lower overall costs. With our expertise, we can help you select the right products for your job or build multiple kits to apply to different tasks such as fall protection, lock out/ tag out, or arc flash. They can be made as small or large as the job needs or even in a mobile backpack. We have worked with vendors to create products such as the arc-rated sleeve to provide solutions spec i f ic to our customer’s needs.
We can ship to all 50 states, internationally, and to businesses of all sizes and shapes and offer same day shipping on most stock items as well as expedited shipping upon request. We can customize a website for your company with an approved standardized list to reduce training costs and prevent the use of unapproved items.
Whether your company has a dedicated safety director or someone that is tasked with safety responsibilities; we can educate them on best practices, so all employees remain safe. We provide an annual PPE review where on a month to month basis, we will take you through every single product category that applies to the vertical transportation industry. Over the course of a year, you will be provided blogs, articles, infographics, product info, and recommendations to keep you informed.
It ’s our honor to serve our customers and our goal is to help keep them coming home safe.
Quad City Safety, Inc.5311 Tremont AvenueDavenport, IA 52807 563.445.2170 563.445.2171 [email protected]
NAEC Member since August 2004
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
JULY 2019
QUAD CITY SAFETY
ATLANTIC ELEVATORSJoey Austin started out working for Atlantic Elevators as a helper and is now part owner of the company running the day to day operations. When Atlantic Elevators first started, we were a Thyssenkrupp Access dealer and installed close to 700 LEV up until the day they closed in 2012.
We have a team of employees whose mission is to enhance value and accessibility of homes by offering superior products, customer service and maintenance that will raise home rental potential and increase quality of life for years to come.
We are locally owned and have been operating for 17 years in Northeast North Carolina, serving mostly the Outer Banks of North Carolina from Carova to Ocracoke. We sell and install Garaventa Home Elevators, Savaria Home Elevators, Harmar Stairlift and Cambridge Home Elevators. We try to have all our technicians factory trained from each manufacturer, paying the strictest attention to detail and safety compliance.
Atlantic Elevators provides the highest degree of customer service by working with our customers every step of the way.
NAEC Member since August 2014
Atlantic Elevators301 W. Fresh Pond Dr. #1Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 252.473.1083 252.473.9337 [email protected]
Delaware Elevator Awarded for ABC Top 150 Performers Every year, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) ranks their member contractors in the Top 150 Performers who excel in safety, quality, diversity and project excellence.
Congratulations to Delaware Elevator who ranked #69 in this very distinguished and respected award!
See ABC Top Performer List.
2210 Allen Drive Salisbury, MD 21801 800.787.0436 delawareelevator.com
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I n 19 7 3 , J o e Marchese, Gene Frohlinger, Gi l Basso, and Jordan Danziger, four elevator icons, united together to begin a fundraiser that would play a major role in the
Elevator Industry to this day. Their first charity event, held at the Bellport Country Club in Bellport, NY, was called “The Galliano Open” and raised $1,000.00. The committee donated the raised funds to The National Kidney Foundation. Sometime later, Gil Basso was replaced by John Cartolano.
After the passing of Pop Frohlinger in 1979, the outing name was changed to the “Pop” Frohlinger Memorial Invitational Golf Tournament.
The 1992 Pop Frohlinger Golf Tournament was the first event ever played with the proceeds benefiting the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF). Joe Marchese, who had then served as an EESF Board member, brought the idea to the organizing committee and received an immediate agreement. Gene Frohlinger remarked, “Pop was a short man, but he would be 10 feet tall to know we’re supporting safety in the industry.” That event proved successful as 112 individuals played, ate, bought raffle tickets and participated in 50/50 drawings to ultimately net US $13,121.
In 1997, a new name was added to the Outing, with the passing of tournament founder Joe Marchese. The 24th
Annual Tournament was renamed Pop Frohlinger/Joe Marchese Memorial Invitational Golf Tournament. Outings are held annually to honor the memory of two of the elevator industry’s most distinguished members, “POP” Frohlinger and Joe Marchese. Through the years, POP Joe is proud to have donated close to a million dollars to the EESF assisting with educating our children and grandchildren on the safe and proper use of elevators and escalators.
In 2000, the committee decided to start a tradition and honor someone from the industry who had integrity, honesty, the respect of others in the Industry, made a contribution to the Elevator Industry and who was loved by all. That year the 1st honoree was Gene Frohlinger.
This year’s Honoree was Teresa Witham of NAEC. Joel remarked, “We chose Teresa as the Honoree for 2019 because she has dedicated the past 30 years to the Elevator Industry and has made countless contributions to the Industry, making the NAEC the great organization it is today. She is exactly what the Gene Frohlinger Distinguished Service Award is given for – honesty, integrity, hard work, making our Industry better and being a beloved member of our Elevator Family. Most of all, Vinnie and I consider her a good friend, colleague and one of the GOOD people in this world!”
“As the new Executive Director, I was proud to be able to attend this important industry event and be there for Teresa as she received this award. It was an amazing day and, having worked with her for going on three years now, could not have been happier for her!” ~Alesa G. McArthur
We couldn’t agree more. Congratulations Teresa!
INDUSTRY NEWS
JULY 2019
“POP” JOE Honors Teresa Witham at 45th Annual Invitational Outing
MEMBER SERVICES
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UPS Freight is offering competitive shipping discounts on: less-than-truckload (LTL) freight, trade show services, and cross-border shipments to-and-from Canada and Mexico.
Discover how the NAEC/UPS Savings Program can help you save on your current shipments. Our dedicated association team is available to provide you a free rate quote, and answer any questions regarding the program.
Phone: 866.443.9303 Email: [email protected]
To enroll online, visit https://www.upsfreight.com/Associations/Enrollment/Enroll/naec.
NAEC provides our members and industry mechanics with education throughout the year in an online format. Our sessions cover a range of topics including technical issues, maintenance, safety, code and more. Sessions have been reviewed and may be approved for continuing education credit towards the renewal of CET™ and CAT™ Certifications and various states for the Elevator Mechanics License.
Contact Kathy Bell at [email protected] for questions about eLearning, or visit naec.org/education.
We are constantly searching for topics and speakers that are relative to you. Submit your ideas to [email protected].
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50 East 153rd Street Bronx, NY 10451
347.226.4558 vantageelevation.com
New Vantage Regional Service Center Opens Doors in New YorkOn June 11th, Vantage hosted a grand opening of the new Vantage Regional Service Center at their GAL Manufacturing location in the Bronx, New York. The event drew a crowd of more than 70 customers, suppliers and partners who all joined in the celebrations. Guided tours of the facilities were accompanied by a barbecue, a meet and greet, and musical entertainment – followed by a visit to neighboring Yankee Stadium to see the Yankees take on the Mets.
The Vantage Northeast Service Center is the latest in a string of regional Vantage hubs to open across North America, where each location serves as a key outlet for the whole suite of Vantage products. In addition to a warehouse stocked with a wide range of spare parts, these centers also provide local resources for sales, engineering, training, and overall support.
Eric Lazear, Regional Vice President of Vantage Northeast, is excited about the benefits the service center will bring to the region. “This is a great opportunity for us to better serve Vantage customers here in New York City and throughout the Northeast,” he explains. “Having a central location for products from GAL as well as from Hollister-Whitney, Courion, Elevator Controls, and Bore-Max, makes life easier for everyone. It means we can get products to customers quicker, as the whole logistics process becomes smoother and more convenient.”
The new Service Center is now officially open for business and can be found on 153rd Street in the Bronx, immediately adjacent to the North entrance of the GAL Manufacturing plant. Its operating hours are are Monday – Friday from 7:00am – 4:30pm, and the regional service team can be reached at (646) 847-6627, or by emailing Eric Lazear direct at [email protected].
JULY 2019
INDUSTRY NEWS
INDUSTRY CALENDAR& NAEC EVENTS
Lift & Escalator Symposium Educational Trust
10th Symposium on Lift & Escalator Technologies
Highgate House Conference Centre & Hotel, Creaton, Northampton, UK
Elizabeth Evans / +44 (0)1494 717821 [email protected]
SEPTEMBER 18 - 19
National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC)
70th Annual Convention & 2019 Expo Amway Grand Plaza/Devos Place CC,
Grand Rapids, MI Megan Ragan / [email protected]
SEPTEMBER 16 - 19
Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA)
CABA Smart Buildings Summit Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa,
Ponte Vedra, FL Amy Jarrell / 404-353-0857
SEPTEMBER 15 - 17
SEPTEMBER 10Massachusetts Elevator Safety
Association (MESA) MESA Monthly Meeting
Jake and Joe’s, Norwood, MA Andrea Hunt / 888-503-3222
Building Owners and Managers Association Canada (BOMA)
BOMEX Committee Meeting
St. John’s Convention Centre, Newfoundland & Labrador Hlynn Kenny / 416-214-1912
SEPTEMBER 9 - 11
ASME Codes and Standards A17 Elevator Code Week
Crowne Plaza Niagra Falls Hotel, Niagara Falls, ON CANADA
Geraldine Burdeshaw / 212-591-8523 [email protected]
SEPTEMBER 9 -12
SEPTEMBER 6Elevator Association of Minnesota
Annual Business Meeting Marriott Minneapolis Airport,
Minneapolis, MN Nikki Smith / 507-245-3060
AUGUST 2Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India
E2 Forum Courtyard Marriott, Mumbai, INDIA Alpa Chattwal / +91 11 6676 2376
AUGUST 27 - 29Virgo Communications And
Exhibitions Global Lift & Escalator Expo
International Convention City, Dhaka, Bangladesh
+918025357028 / [email protected]
JULY 18Massachusetts Elevator Safety
Association MESA Annual Harbor Cruise
Captain Fishbones, N. Quincy, MA [email protected]
International Association of Elevator Consultants
26th Annual IAEC Fundraiser Guastavino’s, New York, NY
Melissa Aponte / 917-217-1598 [email protected]
AUGUST 22
Chicago Elevator Association (CEA) Annual Golf Outing
Gleneagles Country Club, Lemont, IL Tom Przybyla / 708-371-2444
AUGUST 2
AUGUST 14Massachusetts Elevator Safety
Association (MESA) 13th Annual Golf Outing
Olde Scotland Links, Bridgewater, MA [email protected]
NAESA International Wisconsin Elevator Symposium
Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, WI
Emerald McGehee / 800-746-2372 [email protected]
SEPTEMBER 26 - 27
Massachusetts Elevator Safety Association (MESA)
MESA Monthly Meeting Jake and Joe’s, Norwood, MA Andrea Hunt / 888-503-3222
OCTOBER 7
VFA-Interlift e.V. Interlift 2019
Messe Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
Anja Gietz / +49 40 727301-50 [email protected]
OCTOBER 15 - 18
Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)
CTBUH 10th World Congress Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Aqua Tower
& Hyatt Regency, Chicago, IL 312-283-5759
OCTOBER 28 - 31
NAESA International Florida Code Update Seminar
Homewood Suites, Clearwater, FL 360-292-4968 / [email protected]
OCTOBER 12
NAESA International Code Update Seminar
Holiday Inn Express, Plantation, FL 360-292-4968 / [email protected]
OCTOBER 18
NAESA International Code Update Seminar
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport, East Point, GA
360-292-4968 / [email protected]
OCTOBER 24