Delaware Elevator is Proud to Take on the Modernization a One-of-a-Kind Elevator at Grand Coulee Dam The Grand Coulee Dam elevator modernization was one of the most complex and innovative elevator projects completed by Delaware Elevator. Originally installed in 1941, this unique elevator system serves two critical purposes: vertically transporting dam personnel and visitors and […]

Jim McKinley: A Mentor, Leader and Friend in the Elevator Industry After an extraordinary 60-year career in the elevator industry, Jim McKinley retired from Delaware Elevator, Inc. (DEI), leaving behind a legacy of leadership, technical expertise and mentorship. Affectionately known as “Mr. Jim,” McKinley began his career with Turnbull Elevator and Southeastern Elevator in Georgia. […]

Women in the Elevator Industry Leadership: Charley Meeks Featured by ELEVATOR WORLD Women in elevator industry leadership are helping shape the future of vertical transportation through innovation, mentorship and professional development. Charley Meeks of Delaware Elevator was recognized as one of those leaders in the ELEVATOR WORLD article “Women in Motion.” Published in the September […]

Elevator Workforce Development: Preparing the Next Generation Elevator workforce development is essential to the future of the vertical transportation industry. As experienced elevator professionals retire, the industry must introduce more students, young adults and career changers to the rewarding opportunities available in the skilled trades. Delaware Elevator is addressing this challenge through youth apprenticeships, hands-on […]

Delaware Elevator History: Four Generations of Growth Delaware Elevator history spans four generations, more than 80 years of elevator-industry experience and thousands of projects throughout the United States and around the world. From its beginnings as a small family business to its growth into one of the nation’s largest independent elevator companies, Delaware Elevator has […]

Delaware Elevator, Inc. is dedicated to promoting, educating and protecting a culture of diversity and inclusion. Life experiences, innovation, creativity, self-expression, unique capabilities, and aptitude that our employees invest in their work denotes a momentous part of not only our culture, but our character and successes as well.