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Colley Elevator Selected For New CPS Installations

January 17, 2022 - We are proud to announce that Colley Elevator was recently selected to install 3 new hydraulic elevators for the Chicago Public School (CPS) system. Working with construction partners George Sollitt Construction Co. – Wood Dale, IL and Burling Builders – Chicago, IL, the project will increase accessibility at 2 of the district's [...]

Colley Elevator Selected For New CPS Installations2022-04-11T20:13:34+00:00

Colley Elevator Technicians Participate in Continuing Education Classes

October 26, 2021 – Last week we were fortunate to host a leading manufacturer of hydraulic elevator control valves. Maxton Manufacturing Company, based in Minden, NV, has been a pioneer in lightweight aluminum valves and components for several generations. The company has become the largest single producer of hydraulic elevator control valves, in part, due [...]

Colley Elevator Technicians Participate in Continuing Education Classes2021-11-08T16:30:09+00:00

Colley Elevator Company Announces Expanded Customer Base

September 27, 2021 – Today Colley Elevator Co. officially announced the acquisition of its 2000th elevator on maintenance. As one of the largest independent elevator contractors in the Chicagoland area, the company continues to grow with an almost 18% increase in the past year. In March, Colley announced the expansion of its Bensenville office to 21,000 [...]

Colley Elevator Company Announces Expanded Customer Base2021-09-27T13:49:28+00:00

Colley Elevator Nominated for 2021 Elevator World Ellie – Best Contractor North

August 4, 2021 - Colley Elevator is proud to announce it has been nominated for the 2021 Ellies Award for Best Elevator Contractor -  North. Presented by Elevator World magazine, the preeminent elevator industry trade publication, a win would earn Colley the award for a third straight year. Designed to celebrate companies that, "Go above [...]

Colley Elevator Nominated for 2021 Elevator World Ellie – Best Contractor North2021-10-26T14:06:28+00:00

Colley Elevator Continues to Add Projects for Educational Institutions

June 11, 2021 – Summer school is in session at Colley Elevator as we proudly announce four modernization projects scheduled to be completed by fall. The projects continue our long history of servicing schools, universities and other educational institutions. We will be upgrading the hydraulic elevator equipment at three local institutions: Elmhurst University (Elmhurst), Dominican [...]

Colley Elevator Continues to Add Projects for Educational Institutions2021-09-27T13:35:55+00:00

Colley Elevator Mechanic Rescues Trapped Cat

April 26, 2021 – A cat that was trapped in an elevator hoistway was recently rescued by one of Colley Elevator’s mechanics. Sources at the building, located in Chicago, reported that the animal had jumped out of its owner’s hands and managed to squeeze through the elevator’s door. Upon inspection, mechanic Sean Hannon noted [...]

Colley Elevator Mechanic Rescues Trapped Cat2021-06-29T19:36:53+00:00

Colley Elevator Expands Facility

March 15, 2021 – Today we are proud to officially announce the expansion of our office with the acquisition of 7,000 sqf of overflow warehouse space. Located in a neighboring facility at 232 William Street, the additional capacity is added to the previous 14,000 sqf space, positioning us to expand our footprint in the [...]

Colley Elevator Expands Facility2021-06-29T19:38:16+00:00

Colley Marks One Year Of Digital Newsletters

This February marks the one year anniversary of the Colley Elevator digital newsletter. For the past 12 months, subscribers have been receiving information about best practices for elevator maintenance, new technology updates, tips & tricks to improve the appearance and/or reliability of their elevators, and pertinent code updates. They've also seen some of our most [...]

Colley Marks One Year Of Digital Newsletters2021-02-24T18:37:58+00:00

Colley Elevator Adds Libraries to Maintenance Portfolio

January 8, 2021 - We're happy to announce that Colley Elevator was recently awarded maintenance agreements for several local libraries including Des Plaines Public Library, Skokie Public Library, Bellwood Public Library and Lake Bluff Public Library. These additions continue our long history of servicing libraries and other municipal buildings. We currently maintain more than three dozen libraries [...]

Colley Elevator Adds Libraries to Maintenance Portfolio2021-09-27T13:34:54+00:00

Colley Elevator to Support Local Food Service Establishments A Second Time

For the second time this year, Colley Elevator will support our local food service establishments until the dining rooms reopen.  Each day indoor dining is closed, we will be ordering take out from a local business to show our support and help in this time of need. Enhanced coronavirus restrictions went into effect last [...]

Colley Elevator to Support Local Food Service Establishments A Second Time2020-10-27T18:57:20+00:00
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