50 Years of Elevating Project Success.

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Vertical access solutions for commercial construction and industrial facilities across the United States.

Since 1976, McDonough has been elevating project success for commercial construction projects and industrial facilities. Our best-in-class customer and technical service provide the foundation for the rental and sales of vertical solutions: industrial elevators, construction elevators, rack and pinion elevators, self-erect tower cranes, and material transport platforms.

50 years later, we serve the entire United States from locations in Houston, Anaheim, Baltimore, Atlanta, and Tampa.

What 50 Years Has Built

A nationwide rental fleet, including one of the largest construction hoist fleets in the U.S., primarily made up of STROS and Champion elevators, alongside self-erect tower cranes and material transport platforms.

ONEMcDonough A McDonough Elevator operates beside a tall metal structure at a large industrial complex, with storage tanks and smokestacks rising in the background.
ONEMcDonough A metal industrial elevator shaft and stairway structure stands against a blue sky, with pipes and buildings in the background—an ideal setting to compare Rack and Pinion vs. Traction Elevators in demanding environments.

Industrial elevator expertise across every major rack and pinion brand, including STROS, Pega, GEDA, USA Hoist, and Alimak.

Over $4.8 million in OEM and third-party spare parts inventory, ready to ship nationwide.

ONEMcDonough Several machined metal components, including discs and spools, are arranged on a wooden surface against a concrete background—ideal for use in elevator preventative maintenance.
ONEMcDonough A large metal industrial control panel and enclosed unit labeled “SmartRack” stand outdoors on a concrete slab under a partly cloudy sky, next to a McDonough Elevator installation.

SmartRack, our American-made rack and pinion elevator control system developed in conjunction with Smartrise Engineering.

A licensed elevator contractor with OSHA/MSHA certified technicians, following a 50-point preventative maintenance checklist on every inspection.

ONEMcDonough A person in a blue coverall and hard hat walks through a metal industrial hallway, holding equipment and looking to the side, performing elevator service and maintenance.

The Industries We Serve

From power plants, refineries, and chemical plants to cement plants, paper mills, steel mills, and ports. From commercial construction projects across the country to long-term industrial facility partnerships. Our team supports the facilities and jobsites that depend on reliable vertical access.

The Power of ONE

At McDonough, we believe in the Power of ONE. ONE team working together to do whatever it takes. ONE goal to deliver exceptional service to our customers. ONE company where long-term relationships are built on trust and expertise. We are ONE McDonough.

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McDonough Elevator is your one-stop-shop for all rack and pinion elevator needs including new elevator installations, existing elevator modernizations, service and maintenance, spare parts, American made electrical upgrades, and temporary elevator rentals.

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McDonough Elevator is your one-stop-shop for all rack and pinion elevator needs including new elevator installations, existing elevator modernizations, service and maintenance, spare parts, American made electrical upgrades, and temporary elevator rentals.

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