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Elevator Cab Design: An Essential Element of Building Aesthetics

Elevator Cab Design: An Essential Element in Building Aesthetics

In modern buildings, the elevator is no longer just a metal box hidden in the corner that exists purely for functional purposes. Today’s elevators are a signature part of a building’s aesthetics and a window into a company’s values and personality. Whether the aesthetic you’re going for is luxury hotel, hygienic medical facility, or anything...

What Makes Our Customer Service Team Unique

Here at SCS Elevator, we pride ourselves on offering our customers a top-notch customer experience. Our customer service team works hard to make sure every customer walks away with not only the right product for their needs, but a smile as well. From our customers to our employees, people are our highest priority. We are not...

Supporting Veterans in the Workplace

Veteran’s Day earlier this month reminded us once again how much we value all of the veterans in our lives, especially those who have chosen to be a part of our work family here at SCS Elevator. These hard-working, focused, and determined employees have added so much to our team, and we couldn’t be more...

Elevators and Fire Safety – Do You Have a Plan?

Did you know that October is fire prevention month? This is the time of year to make sure you have a fire safety plan in place—both at home and at work. If your workplace has elevators, your company’s fire safety plan should include details about the use of elevators during an emergency. If yours doesn’t,...

Introducing Matthew Sprink — SCS Elevator’s Summer Intern!

This summer we had the pleasure of welcoming an intern to our team! Matthew Sprink is a senior at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, majoring in Operations and Supply Chain Management. We recently sat down with him to discuss his experience working with us — read on to learn more about Matthew and the...

Antimicrobial and Self-Cleaning Materials – What’s the Difference?

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...

10 Unique Elevators of the World

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...

Robley Cook’s Story & The History of Braille in Elevators

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...