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A common question while meeting with clients is, “Does the manufacturer or their representatives have to install the elevators or can it be installed by others?” This is a good question as there are many factors which should be considered and the owner ultimately know

For Immediate Release: Houston, TX – February 20, 2014 McDonough Elevators the U.S. Source for Stros® Elevators HOUSTON, TX – McDonough Elevator Sales & Rentals announced today that it will be the source for STROS® rack and pinion industrial elevators in the U.S.  McDonough Elevators

We are often asked why a rack and pinion elevator is a better lifting solution than a traction elevator in Industrial applications.  The first point to consider is the location of the elevator.  By design, a rack and pinion elevator is not required to have

Every school kid has heard the story of Elisha Otis, the inventor of safe travel on elevators.  He demonstrated his safety device at the New York World’s Fair in 1854 when he cut the only rope on his passenger elevator.  The safety device worked and

We did it again! We are extremely proud to receive our second STEP Award for Safety through Exemplary Performance.  The University of Texas has awarded McDonough Elevators the STEP Platinum Award for the Hensel Phelps Construction Company at the DKR Texas Memorial Stadium Basement Infill

The years 2011 to 2013 saw a rash of injuries and lawsuits related to industrial elevators.  Headlines such as “Worker falls 70+ feet…” and “$8.3 million verdict when worker falls…” appeared on the internet.  Trying to discover the root cause of these incidents in order

Temporary Hoist saves time and money Temporary hoists are installed to increase worker safety and worker productivity. Climbing and descending stairs and cage ladders is very physical. Workers often have heavy tools and material to transport. By providing them with a means of arriving at

Winter Is Coming Preventive maintenance is always the cornerstone of continuous operation and a long life span of your elevator.  Natural causes such as weather can have many adverse effects on safe operation.  Winter is on its way so it is time to prepare your

Houston, TX:  As the commercial building market heats up, McDonough Elevators has noticed a trend in building renovations and expansions.  The company recently completed a hospital expansion project in West Houston that required some “out of the box” thinking to meet the client’s needs. Due