Staff Spotlight: Luis Hernandez Completes CET™ Education and Certification Program
This month, Kencor Elevator Systems begins a new “Staff Spotlight” series, profiling our employees for their special achievements in education and professionalism. Luis Hernandez receives recognition in this week’s Spotlight. We also applaud Chris Bernard, Randy Moody, Scott Gray, Martin Hollinshead, and Vince Hillbish, who all completed the Certified Elevator Technician (CET™) Certificate in the…
Budgeting for Your Elevator: How to Consider Costs Upfront, from Installation to Modernization
Building owners should calculate the total cost of their elevator equipment prior to signing on to their long-term investment and large-scale installation. Elevators are one of the most expensive additions to any type of building; they’re often vital to the building’s operations and ADA compliance, as well. Yet while elevators facilitate access and utility, the…
Kencor Employees Participate in Electrical Training
January 23, 2020 – This week, employees across Kencor, Inc.’s construction, service, and repair departments participated in a multi-day electrical training to continue to improve their skills. The intensive, hands-on educational events are part of Kencor’s ongoing commitment to enhance service and safety from informed personnel. Kencor Elevator Systems partnered with TPC Training to deliver…
Kencor Establishes Quality Assurance Program and Promotes Employee
Kencor Elevator Systems inaugurated its Quality Assurance program by promoting veteran employee and technical expert Mike Hollinshead to the position of Technical Support Lead. Reporting directly to the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, John Dodds, Mike represents Kencor’s serious commitment to continual improvement in customer service and employee advancement. In his new role, Hollinshead…
Modernize Your Elevator the Smart Way: Part 3 – How to Get Your Modernization Project Completed On-Time & On Budget
Elevator modernization re-invests in your building and promotes the safety and comfort of your riding public; however, it’s also usually a complex project with significant costs. It’s important to effectively plan for your elevator modernization so that the project returns on your investment by increasing both your equipment’s worth and tenants’ and visitors’ satisfaction. 1.…
Modernize Your Elevator the Smart Way: Part 2 – What You Should Modernize for Updates that Last
Choosing what to replace and/or upgrade in your elevator modernization impacts your investment, the reliability and lifespan of your equipment, and your riders’ engagement. In this second in a three-part series, Kencor, Inc. guides you through how to get the best return for your dollar and bolster satisfaction for the long term. The foundation of…
Modernize Your Elevator the Smart Way: Part I – How Do I Know When to Modernize My Elevator?
Kencor, Inc. has developed a three-part guide to help you decide when to modernize your elevator, what you should modernize, and how to get your project done effectively. Stay tuned for future installments. The average useful life of an elevator is 20-25 years, but you should consider numerous additional factors to determine when it’s the…
Succession Plan Implemented at Kencor Inc.
October 21, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SUCCESSION PLAN IMPLEMENTED AT KENCOR INC. Richard A. Kennedy, President and CEO of Kencor, Inc., announced the following plan for succession at Kencor, Inc., effective November 1, 2019. Karen Kennedy Dodds, currently Vice President, will assume the office of CEO and develop the vision and the teams to accomplish…
KENCOR ELEVATOR Is An Ellies Finalist!
KENCOR ELEVATOR has officially made it to the voting stage of the Second Annual Ellies Awards Program in TWO categories: “BEST CONTRACTOR – FAMILY OWNED” and “BEST CONTRACTOR – EAST.” An awards program created by Elevator World, Inc., the Ellies recognizes North American elevator and escalator industry businesses that go above and beyond for…
Elevator Pitches on Fast Rides: Factor Elevator Speed and Type into Your Message
Delivering your elevator pitch should take between 30 and 60 seconds, but what’s realistic on a modern elevator ride? You’d need to travel at least eight floors in an uninterrupted ride to successfully deliver your 30-second elevator pitch, and higher for longer pitches. Elevators in modern high-rise office buildings, specifically traction elevators, on average travel…