We’re excited to share all the great things happening at Colley Elevator. Check out why we keep making headlines.
Our Most Recent Articles
August 2026 – Elevator World
Going Beyond to Lift Others
In this article, we show how we’ve remained focused on more than just our bottom line. And after 118 years, we must be doing something right.
Winter 2023 – Common Interest
Able To Leap Tall Buildings
In this article, President Craig Zomchek highlights the importance of an elevator company’s support behind the scenes to navigate the complex world of code compliance and testing.
Summer 2021 – Common Interest
Don’t Gamble With Elevator Inaction
In a video game-themed Common Interest article, Colley President Craig Zomchek discusses the importance of elevator preventative maintenance.
February 2021 – Elevator World
Preventative Maintenance
In this Elevator World Readers’ Platform, Colley President Craig Zomchek tackles the question, “Is technology a complement or substitute for the technician?”
March 2021 – Elevator World
Not Just For Code Compliance
In this Elevator World Readers’ Platform, Adjuster Dennis Finn and Maintenance & Repair Supervisor Adam Clayton explain how a simple upgrade can improve a customer’s bottom line.
September 2020 – Elevator World
Keeping Tradition
In this Elevator World Company Spotlight feature, our 110+ year history as the longest-operating independent elevator company in the Chicagoland area is highlighted.
Our Press Releases
National Publication Names Colley Elevator ‘Best Contractor – North’ For A Fifth Time
BENSENVILLE, IL (September 17, 2025) – Colley Elevator Company announced its fifth win of the prestigious Elevator Industry (Ellie) Award for Best Contractor – North. Now in its seventh year, the Ellie Awards have become [...]
Colley Elevator Receives Continuing Education Approval from State of Illinois
(April 24, 2025) – Colley Elevator Company announced the approval of its ‘Elevator 101’ course for continuing education credit towards the Community Association Manager (CAM) License. Approved as an elective for 1 credit hour, the [...]
Colley Elevator Hosts Second Elevator 101 For Continuing Education Credit
(May 29, 2024) –On September 10th, we'll be hosting our second ‘Elevator 101’ course at The Hampton Social in Burr Ridge. Beginning at 11am, the course is approved by Community Association Managers International Certification [...]
Colley Elevator Hosts Elevator 101 For Continuing Education Credit
(January 12, 2024) –On January 23rd, we'll be hosting our ‘Elevator 101’ course at Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria in Morton Grove. The course is approved by Community Association Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB) to fulfill [...]
