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Phil Kabza
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Username: phil_kabza

Post Number: 547
Registered: 12-2002


Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2014 - 01:50 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

I am accustomed to specifying around one of the major national elevator companies' models. The owner-builder for a project I'm working on has brought in this company, who is an equipment integrator supplying packages to independent elevator companies. I'll probably let the owner and Abell work out their own specifications, but would like to inform our architect client of any issues or advice from those familiar with the company.
J. Peter Jordan
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Username: jpjordan

Post Number: 752
Registered: 05-2004
Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2014 - 08:02 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

I don't have experience with that company, but I gad a similar situation several years ago. University with a lot of elevators (most with less than 4 stops) was successfully serviced by a third-party company that installed elevators designed with different types of third party components. Once I got past the issue of sole-sourcing this, I was faced with using discrete product data to specify a system (cables, controllers, cars, etc.). Some stuff was from the well-known primary manufacturers, but many components are purchased from the same subcontractors the elevator manufacturers use. I found it difficult since I usually specify elevators as "packaged systems" so I was unfamiliar with all of the components I needed. The university's preferred vendor was helpful, but really did not understand specifications or CSI formats so it was challenging.
Richard Howard, AIA CSI CCS LEED-AP
Senior Member
Username: rick_howard

Post Number: 282
Registered: 07-2003


Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2014 - 08:49 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

I have worked on several projects in SW Ohio and Northern KY with Abell providing hydraulic elevators or upgrading existing systems. I find them easier to work with than some of the big-name companies and have always been impressed with the people onsite doing the installations and service. They put together a good elevator.
Dave Metzger
Senior Member
Username: davemetzger

Post Number: 524
Registered: 07-2001
Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2014 - 09:27 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

It's reassuring to know that they are Abell to do good work.
Lynn Javoroski FCSI CCS LEED® AP SCIP Affiliate
Senior Member
Username: lynn_javoroski

Post Number: 1872
Registered: 07-2002


Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2014 - 10:10 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

GROAN - Dave, you are banned from this thread.
Ellis C. Whitby, PE, CSI, AIA, LEED® AP
Senior Member
Username: ecwhitby

Post Number: 235
Registered: 03-2003
Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2014 - 11:48 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

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