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Director’s Corner NY Legislation / Committee Update: Certification MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Area Access Membership News / New Members / Events Calendar

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MEMBERSHIP NEWS / LEGISLATION / COMMITTEE UPDATEDIRECTOR’S CORNER

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Editor: Jennifer Simmons

President: Don Gelestino

Executive Director: Alesa G. McArthur

NAEC1298 Wellbrook Circle, NE

Conyers, GA 30012

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Elevator Contractors

Happy New Year!

As I reflect back on my first year as your Executive Director, I wanted to take this opportunity first to thank each and every one of you for your membership, your words of encouragement, support and advice, and your generosity and kindness. I am honored and proud to be your representative in the industry and cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed getting to know many of you and look forward to getting to know more of

CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE UPDATE

The Certification Board Committee held an all-day meeting in early November. The morning began with the Annual Certification Board training followed by the committee approving the first QEI ballots. The afternoon was spent reviewing items from the CET Certification Exams and updating the list of resource sources. It was a productive meeting and as always we appreciate our volunteers that allow this to happen.

Contact Lucia Coghlan at Lucia@naec.org or at 770.760.9660 for any questions.

you this coming year. It has certainly been an interesting and busy year with many changes - some very exciting and others a bit melancholy. First, we have many new members engaging in committees this year and I look forward to seeing the fruits of their labor. The Accessibility and Residential Committee, for example, has already hit the ground running with the completion of an important safety video that will soon be released. The Member Services Committee, as you know, has just released the brand-new healthcare plan that members requested. For information on how to enroll, contact Jennifer@naec.org. There will be much more to come from these committees, as well as the others, as 2020 gets rolling.

On another note, we have had some changes in the NAEC staff office with the departure of Megan Ragan, Darrah Johnson and Shawn Cowden. We will miss them! In the meantime, we have recently hired two new individuals, whom I would like for you to welcome into our fold - Lucia Coghlan, Certification Manager and Tamarion Terrell, our new Office Assistant. We are also seeking someone to serve as a Manager of Marketing and Member Services, so stay tuned for news on that front.

As for upcoming events, please be on the lookout for details on the 2020 Spring Educational Conference, which will be in Wild Dunes, SC (near Charleston), April 19-22. We are hard at work finalizing details now so be on the lookout for registration to open this month. In addition, it’s a big year with UNITED Convention & Expo this fall in Houston, TX, September 13-16. I am very excited about this event as it will be my first UNITED. I hope that all of you plan to attend as there will be lots of fun, networking, and shared events with our partners: CECA, IAEC, and now Elevator U!

Signing off for now, but as I noted in a recent past Mainline, be on the lookout to hear from me when I am in your area. I love the one on one meetings with each of you when I am in your part of the world!

With warmest regards,

NAEC is proud to announce our new “Leave Behind” initiative.

Many of you voiced that a big benefit of your NAEC membership is networking with peers and suppliers in the industry. We heard you, and now ask for YOUR HELP to grow our membership! This new way of marketing gives you the ability to be involved in expanding your network opportunities.

“Joining NAEC produces results...invest your time and money in NAEC to improve and grow your business.” ~ Gary Schuette, Midwest Elevator

CONNECT WITH US.

How does it work?

NAEC will be sending out “Leave Behind” cards to all our members. When you meet someone, who is not yet a member of NAEC, just leave this card with them with your company name written on the back. Yes! It is that easy. Our card lists six reasons to join our association, as well as providing them with means to contact us for more information.

Besides networking, how does this benefit me?

We know how hard you work for this industry and taking the time to help NAEC will not go unnoticed. When a company reaches out to join NAEC that has received one of our cards they will tell us which company recommended them to join. Listed below are a couple of the benefits you can receive:

• Booth points – Suppliers! • Sponsorship discounts! • Podium recognition of your business at the Conference and Convention Awards breakfasts!

Help us Help you! Contact Britnee at Britnee@naec.org or at 770.760.9660 for additional information.

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NY LEGISLATIVE UPDATESenate Bill S4080C has been signed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo.

The bill, which requires the licensing of persons engaged in the design, construction, inspection, maintenance, alteration and repair of elevators, is now part of New York State Law and will go into effect on the date specified in the bill.

The new law will be added to the Laws of New York. It will be included in the annual periodical that contains the session laws (or “chapter laws”) of the New York State Legislature.

Visit nysenate.gov for more information.

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NEW MEMBERS / IN MEMORIAM / NAEC NEWS MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

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In MemoriamVirginia A. Comley, 89, of Beford, MA , passed on November 14, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, James F. Comley and four children.

The couple founded an elevator service and repair business in 1968 and then bought and sold several other

companies to form what is now known as Embree Elevator. Virginia retired from the company in 1998 after 30 years serving as a secretary and bookkeeper.

Virginia was a devoted supporter to several charities and was an Honorary Alumnae of The University of Massachusetts Lowell where there is an endowed scholarship in her name.

$100 OFF the VTMP program through February 29th!

Don’t the miss this opportunity to start the new year off with a discount! Now is the perfect time to

enroll in NAEC’s NEXT LEVEL OF TRAINING – The Vertical Transportation Management Program (VTMP)! Designed by VT industry professionals,

VTMP graduates will gain basic knowledge of business practices and technical appreciation specific to the elevator industry. NAEC’s VTMP

is designed for new hires and field to office employees to simplify the onboarding process,

facilitate promotional opportunities, and streamline in-house training demands.

Visit naec.org or contact Lucia Coghlan at Lucia@naec.org or at 770-760-9660.

Area Access 7131 Gateway Ct.

Manassas, VA 20109 703.396.4949

703.396.4950 faxsrichard@areaaccess.com

areaaccess.com

NAEC Member since February 2004

NEW MEMBERS

Allied Elevator Justin Gill, President 1602 Hylton RoadPennsauken, NJ 08110215-622-8068 justingill@alliedelevator.com

CONTRACTORArea Access is a family owned accessibility business serving the Mid-Atlantic area since 1983. Founder and owner, Scott Hobson, has opened four fully equipped showrooms in Norfolk, Manassas, Richmond, and Winchester, Virginia. His son, Tyler Hobson, manages their Richmond store. Area Access pride themselves on having the best employees. Their top management team has over 100 years’ experience between them, and they have team members that have been with them for over 25 years!

Their customer base falls under three categories. On the commercial side, they provide LULA elevators and wheelchair lifts up to 14 feet for building owners, government agencies, schools and churches. Their growth in stairlifts and their “through the floor” elevator business is due to the growing number of people who are struggling with knee pain, hip, and back problems. They also service new homes and new construction with residential elevators and offer many elevator styles to meet the needs of the homeowner. In addition to several lines of home and light commercial elevators, including the Symmetry models, they install vertical and inclined wheelchair lifts and stairlifts for both straight and curved rail applications.

Area Access has done many prominent projects over the years. Recently, they installed a very customized elevator

for the Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC. Other projects include the 2010, 2014 and 2018 Presidential Inaugurations, FBI Headquarters, King’s Dominion Amusement Park, the Jiffy Lube Live Concert Venue, the Library of Congress, General Gray’s residence, and Senator Bob Dole’s residence. Scott even installed a lift in the Azores in the 90’s.

They have been growing over the years and have had several acquisitions. In 2014, they acquired Ashley Elevators in Richmond, and in 2015, Abbott Stair Climbers in Northern Virginia. They recently acquired Eastern Elevator Co of Winchester. The Eastern acquisition is their first venture into commercial elevators larger than their LULA line. They expect good growth with this additional product category and are using Canton and Alliance Elevators.

With the addition of Canton & Alliance, Area Access now carries a full selection of accessibility products including: Symmetry Elevators, Inclinator Elevators, Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators, Wessex Elevators / Lifts, Savaria Through the Floor Lifts, Staying Home Through the Floor Lifts, Vertical and Incline Platform Lifts, Stairway Lifts: Acorn, Bruno, Harmar, Handicare, Stannah, and Staying Home Indoor and Outdoor Mobility Products, Canton Elevators, and Alliance Elevators.

AREA ACCESS

Area Access Norfolk

Area Access Manassass

Newly Acquired Eastern Elevator

CAT-SPEC. LTD. Jose Perez, V.P. Special Projects225 South 16th StreetLa Porte, TX 77571281-867-1125 / fax 281-867-9495 jperez@catspec.com

Rise Above Elevator LLC George Winn, Manager11953 S. Indian River Dr.Jensen Beach, FL 34957772-240-5777 kw@riseaboveelevator.com

ATTENTION! Don’t Let Your

Certification Lapse!CET AND CAT CERTIFICATIONS EXPIRED ON

DECEMBER 31, 2019, BUT YOU CAN STILL RENEW YOUR CERTIFICATION.

THE LATE FEE IS NOW $75. RENEWALS NOT COMPLETED BY MARCH 31, 2020, WILL BE

ARCHIVED.

Contact Lucia Coghlan at Lucia@naec.org or 770.760.9660 for questions.

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METAL INDEX

JANUARY 20206

metal index1982 Base Nov 2019

(Current)Oct 2019

( 1 Month Ago)May 2019

(6 Months Ago)Nov 2018

(1 Year Ago)

Metal and Metal Products 215.1(P) 215.4(P) 223.5 226.6

Hot Rolled Sheet 122.7(P) 128.1(P) 141.6 163.5

Hot Rolled Structural 189.1(P) 192.7(P) 213.8 217.3

Steel Pipe and Tube 277.0(P) 279.7(P) 283.6 294.3

Cold Rolled Sheet 214.7(P) 218.1(P) 233.7 246.1

No 2 Diesel Fuel 279.6(P) 276.3(P) 294.2 331.4

P: Preliminary. All indexes are subject to revision four months after original publication.

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INDUSTRY CALENDAR & NAEC EVENTS

JAN 13-16

JAN 14

JAN 16-18

JAN 21

JAN 21-23

JAN 23-26

FEB 6-7

FEB 18

FEB 26-28

FEB 27-28

MAR 3-4

MAR 9-13

MAR 16-18

MAR 25-28

APR 19-22

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17 Elevator Code Week Sheraton Sand Key, Clearwater Beach, FL Geraldine Burdeshaw 212-591-8523 burdeshawg@asme.org

Massachusetts Elevator Safety Association (MESA) MESA Monthly Meeting Jake and Joe’s, Norwood, MA Andrea Hunt / 888-503-3222 masselevatorsafetyassoc@gmail.com

INTRADA Cairo Lift-Tech Show Cairo International Convention & Exhibition Center (CICEC) Nasr City - Cairo, Egypt info@intradamena.com

Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) CECA WR Prairie Meeting Cambridge Hotel Red Deer, Red Deer, AB Canada office@ceca-acea.org 905-446-0327

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) NAHB International Builders’ Show Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV info@nahb.org 800-967-8619

Iran Chamber of Cooperative Iran LIFTEX 2020 Tehran Permanent International Fairground, Tehran, Iran +98 939 5252 142 Mehrmassco@gmail.com

NAESA International Code Update Seminar Adams Street Training Center, Phoenix, AZ Megan Fitzmaurice 360-292-4968 megan@naesai.org

Elevator Association of Florida (EAOF) EAOF Monthly Meeting Hampton Inn Cypress Creek, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Lee Rigby elevatorlee@aol.com

Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF) Annual General Membership Meeting Doubletree Airport Westshore, Tampa, FL laurie@eesf.org 251-479-2199

Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt. Ltd. International Elevator and Escalator Expo 2020 Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India surabhi.saxena@india.messefrankfurt.com

Oliver Kinross New York Build 2020 Expo Javits Center, New York, NY 212-461-4253 marketing@newyorkbuildexpo.com

NAESA International QEI Training Course and Exam Holiday Inn & Suites, Phoenix, AZ Emerald McGehee 360-292-4968 emerald@naesai.org

MENA Management Lift Expo Algeria 2020 SAFEX Expo Center, Alger, Algeria +213 779 699 872 info@menaexhibitions.com

Tarsus Turkey Fuarcilik A.S. ASANSOR Istanbul Tüyap Convention & Exhibition Center, Istanbul, Turkey +90 212-2757579 asansor@tarsusturkey.com

National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) Spring Educational Conference Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms (Charleston), SC 770-760-9660 Britnee@naec.org