Sunday, August 27, 2023

Traction Elevator Modernization – Evanston, IL

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We recently turned over cars #6 & #7 for a building owner who has a campus in Evanston, IL.   This was a very daunting task due to spati...
Sunday, August 13, 2023

Elevator Picture Hall of Fame 2023 – Volume 2

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The Hall of Fame posts are typically some of the more popular blogs in the Colley blog history. We get to see a lot of elevators during the ...
Sunday, August 6, 2023

Chicago Elevator Association Annual Golf Outing 2023 - Klein Creek Golf Course

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  The longest running elevator association in North America, Chicago Elevator Association, had their annual golf outing and Klein Creek Golf...
Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Apples To Apples Elevator Modernization – Decision Making Process

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For condominium boards, an elevator modernization is one of the most expensive and complicated processes and during their time on the board ...
Sunday, July 16, 2023

Colley Cares – Colley Elevator Gives Back – 2nd Quarter 2023

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As we wrap up the 2nd quarter and move on to the 3rd, we are donating money to 5 great groups that have been suggested by Colley Elevator e...
Saturday, July 8, 2023

Hydraulic Elevator Modernization – Chicago, IL

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  We recently started a 3 car hydraulic elevator modernization at a group of buildings with Westinghouse relay logic controls. We started ...
Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Independence Day – 4th of July 2023 – 115 Years of being an Independent Elevator Contractor

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  It is Independence Day in the States and we have been an independent elevator contractor for over 115 years in the Chicagoland area.   W...