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...
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...
A guide dog can be an incredible addition to the life of a blind or visually impaired person. That’s why we are so excited to support the work that Guide Dogs of America (GDA) is doing by sponsoring a guide dog! Read on to learn more about GDA and how you can support their work...
This spring, SCS is excited to be taking part in the Learn and Earn program through Red Wing Ignite. Read on to learn more about this program and the students we will be working with. What Is the Learn and Earn Program? Red Wing Ignite works with students both inside and outside the classroom, with the goal...
Resin production has had its share of ups and downs over the years, but recent events have wreaked even more havoc in an already volatile market. Supply shortages have intensified and prices have continued to rise, while a steady stream of demand persists with occasional strong surges. As often happens, instability in one part of the...
A big part of running a business is to constantly work toward growth. As a business owner, you want to continually grow not only your bottom line, but also yourself and your team (which, in the end, results in bottom-line growth). One of the best ways to do that is to join a trade organization. Today’s...
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...
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...
