In 1824, Louis Braille invented a tactile system of reading and writing for the blind, dubbed the braille alphabet. Nearly two centuries later, braille is still the gold standard for systems of reading and writing among the blind and visually impaired. But these days, many people are wondering: with all the new assistive technologies that come...
Imagine what it would be like to walk into your building for the first time. Would it be easy to find your way around, or would you end up lost and frustrated? When you walk past them every day, it can be easy to overlook your building’s signs. But the signage in your lobby, halls, stairway,...
We are thrilled to announce that at the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) annual convention last month, SCS Elevator Products received the 2021 Spirit Award! This award is due in large part to our involvement with Guide Dogs of America (GDA) as a sponsor of a guide dog. How Our Partnership With Guide Dogs of...
Critical Resin Shortage Isolated shortages in supply chains are not uncommon, and the plastics industry is no exception. Every few years we see a hurricane that shuts down refineries on the gulf coast or tight supply when a manufacturer’s plant is off-line for planned maintenance. On one occasion a planned shutdown on a PC plant, followed...
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a new normal — one that highlights our need for protection from bacteria and viruses, especially in public places and on high-touch surfaces. SCS recently partnered with RailEyes to bring their TouchPoint™ technology — an antimicrobial, film for high-touch surfaces — to elevator braille, buttons, and...
You may think of an elevator as just something to get you from point A to point B - not especially exciting. And while elevators provide a simple service, that doesn’t mean they can’t also be beautiful and exceptionally creative. Case in point - we give you 10 of the most unique elevators of the...
In the midst of the current COVID-19 crisis, avoiding crowds of people and high-traffic areas is a vitally important part of slowing the spread of the virus. Social distancing protocols recommend keeping at least 6ft of distance from other people, but in some cases that is easier said than done. Navigating elevators can prove especially...
Robley G. Cook founded SCS Elevator Products in the mid-1970s (then known as Stencil Cutting and Supply Co). Robley was a visually impaired individual who recognized the need for directional braille signs to help visually impaired people more effectively navigate the world around them. He identified the elevator industry as his primary market, creating a...
