August 21, 2023 - As kids head back to school this year, projects with local school districts are winding down. Our summer was packed with upgrades to keep schools on track for the 2023/24 year. During the break, we did a pair of modernization projects for schools that rely on their elevator systems to move [...]
(May 18, 2023) – Colley Elevator Company announced today the passing of long-time owner Raymond Zomchek. A prominent figure in the elevator industry, Ray was instrumental in building the company to become one of Chicagoland’s largest independent elevator contractors. He was active in the NAEC and CEA, receiving the NAEC President’s Award in 2018. Ray [...]
November 15, 2022 – Colley Elevator Company announced the recent election of Account Manager, Alex Macias, to the slate of Chicago Elevator Association (CEA) officers. Elected as Vice-President for the coming term, Macias will then become eligible for the role of President. Formed in 1911, the CEA is the longest running elevator association in the [...]
September 22, 2022 – Colley Elevator Company announced its third win of the prestigious Elevator Industry (Ellie) Award for Best Contractor – North. Presented by Elevator World, Inc., the respected media outlet for the North American elevator industry, the award is designed to celebrate companies that “go above and beyond for their customers, employees, communities, [...]
August 1, 2022 – Colley Elevator is proud to announce it has been nominated for the 2022 Ellies Award for Best Elevator Contractor – North. Presented by Elevator World, Inc magazine, the preeminent industry trade publication, this year marks Colley Elevator’s fourth straight nomination for the prestigious elevator industry award. Designed to celebrate companies that, [...]
July 15, 2022 – Today Colley Elevator Co. announced it will use its Colley Cares program to support victims of the recent mass shooting in Highland Park, IL. The company’s philanthropic initiative is tied to elevator modernization sales and typically supports five employee-chosen charities each fiscal quarter. Donations for the current quarter will go exclusively [...]
May 18, 2022 - As the academic year winds down, projects with local school districts are picking up. Our summer will be jam-packed with upgrades to keep local schools on track for the 2022/23 year. For the next 3 to 4 months, we’ll address several capital improvement projects so they will have a reliable vertical [...]
February 22, 2022 – Today Colley Elevator Co. announced a recommitment to Colley Cares, the company’s philanthropic program which is tied to elevator modernization sales. Now in its second year, the program focuses on contributions to five charities each fiscal quarter. The charities selected are based entirely on employee suggestions. At the start of the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
