Action Elevator Company
Action Elevator Company is an independent regional elevator service provider headquartered in Millersville, Maryland, offering maintenance, repair, modernization, and emergency elevator services. It serves commercial, healthcare, education, municipal, and residential customers across the Mid-Atlantic region, including Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Washington, D.C.
5 public people · 0 tender wins · 115 verified market signals
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | United States · North America · Americas |
| Employees | 350 |
| Fleet (est.) | ~3,000 units |
| Website | https://actionelevator.com |
Public people
- Christopher Smith — Executive Board Member
- John Marshall Sr. — CEO & Founder
- Rahul Vinnakota — Managing Director, H.I.G. Capital (Head of NA Industrials)
- Action Elevator - General
- Alex Bell — Modernization & New Installation Superintendent (29yr veteran)
People & organisation
Across tracked career histories this company is broadly stable on headcount movement — 1 tracked people, a median 2 years in role, 1 external hires over the last two years.
Recent arrivals and where they came from
- Christopher Smith — Executive Board Member, joined in 2024 from Otis Elevator Co.
Where their people come from
- Otis Elevator Co. — 1 hire
Based on tracked public career histories linked to this company and refreshed weekly. This is a sample of the organisation, not its headcount.
Market signals
- With students and staff back in the building, school elevators are back to handling busy daily traffic.
With students and staff back in the building, school elevators are back to handling busy daily traffic. Preventive maintenance, properly operating doors, reliable leveling, working emergency communication systems, and attention to recurr…
- Elevator communication is changing, and outdated phone technology shouldn’t leave your building behind.
Elevator communication is changing, and outdated phone technology shouldn’t leave your building behind. As traditional POTS lines continue to be phased out, property and facility teams should make sure their elevator emergency communicat…
- Welcome to the team, Catherine Schindler!
Welcome to the team, Catherine Schindler! Catherine joins Action Elevator as Senior Business Manager for our Northern Virginia region, bringing 10 years of elevator industry experience and a strong background in sales, business developme…
- Modernization starts behind the scenes.
Action Elevator provides modernization solutions for aging elevator equipment, emphasizing improved reliability, performance, energy efficiency, and rider experience. They offer tailored solutions to meet specific building and system req…
- Oil leaks, uneven leveling, drifting, unusual noises, or slower movement can all be warning signs that your hydraulic elevator needs professional attention.
Action Elevator highlights common warning signs of hydraulic elevator issues such as oil leaks, uneven leveling, and slow movement. Early detection can prevent extensive repairs and reduce downtime. The company advises consulting their b…
- Do you have the information you need to properly budget for your elevator’s maintenance and future modernization needs?
Action Elevator helps building owners budget for elevator maintenance and modernization by providing insights into equipment condition, repair needs, parts availability, and future upgrades. This service aims to facilitate planning, expe…
- Is your elevator phone still relying on an outdated copper line?
The post suggests switching from outdated copper phone lines to modern cellular solutions for elevator emergency phones to reduce costs and improve reliability.
- Celebrating five years of Leslie Durakis!
Leslie Durakis, Director of Sales and Marketing at Action Elevator, is celebrating her five-year work anniversary. She is recognized for her contributions to customer relationships, company growth, and team support.
- We’re excited to share that Action Elevator has been nominated for Best Supplier: Other in the 2026 Ellies North America Awards!
Action Elevator has been nominated for Best Supplier: Other in the 2026 Ellies North America Awards. The company is encouraging support and votes from August 3–7, 2026.
- As temperatures rise, so does the strain on hydraulic elevator systems.
Action Elevator advises that rising temperatures strain hydraulic elevator systems. The company recommends oil coolers to maintain operating temperatures, improve ride quality, reduce wear, and prevent downtime. They encourage customers …
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Who wins lift work in the United States
2,004 tender notices · 32,207 building permits · independents hold 63.1% of named wins
- ELEVATED TECHNOLOGIES SERVICES, LLC — 51 wins
- TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION — 49 wins
- VETERAN ELEVATED SOLUTIONS, LLC — 29 wins
- KONE INC — 21 wins
- OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY — 15 wins
- TK ELEVATOR CORP — 14 wins
- ELEVATED TECHNOLOGIES, INC — 14 wins
- SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORPORATION — 13 wins
- ARMSTRONG ELEVATOR COMPANY — 7 wins
- ASCEND RESIDENTIAL ELEVATORS LLC — 7 wins
- ADMIRAL ELEVATOR COMPANY, INC. — 5 wins
- ATTA ELEVATORS USA, INC — 5 wins
By type of work
- new install — 17,814
- modernization — 14,550
- repair — 89
- maintenance — 64
the United States by type of work
- new install — 17,814 notices
- modernization — 14,550 notices
- repair — 89 notices
- maintenance — 64 notices
the United States market
- Companies profiled — 606
- Tender notices — 2,004
- Modernisation notices — 14,550
- Building permits — 32,207
- Independents’ share — 63.1%
Compare markets — new-installation
Elevator new-installation contract notices over the last 24 months, United States against comparable markets.
- United States — 16,404 notices (this market)
- France — 10,249 notices
- Ireland — 7,789 notices
- Germany — 1,723 notices
- Finland — 863 notices
- Poland — 859 notices
- United Kingdom — 352 notices
the United States national portal — usaspending.gov
957 lift notices published on the United States’s own procurement portal, shown in the original language.
- PROSTHETIC ORDER - STAIRLIFT — Department of Veterans Affairs (award)
- ANNUAL LIFE SAFETY ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS GLOBALLY AT NEEDED POSTS — Department of State (award)
- THE CONTRACTOR MUST PROVIDE ALL PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, SUPERVISION, AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO PERFORM ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT KONA AND HONOLULU AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER (ATCT). FOR THE ELEVATORS IDENTIFIED IN THE CONTRACT, — Department of Transportation (award)
- EMERGENCY ELEVATOR CALLBACK SERVICES FOR THE POTTER STEWART US COURTHOUSE, JOHN WELD PECK FEDERAL BUILDING & FDA NATIONAL FORENSIC CHEMISTRY CENTER IN CINCINNATI, OH. — General Services Administration (award)
- PROJECT IS AWARDED TO TK ELEVATOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,316,100.00. PROJECT IS AWARDED FOR THE MODERNIZATION OF ELEVATORS 4,5 AND 6 AT THE WILEY FEDERAL BUILDING. — General Services Administration (award)
- ELEVATOR SVC. 2(D). — Department of Homeland Security (award)
- TO REPLACEMENT OF MOTOR GENERATOR SET FOR ELEVATOR #7 DUE TO ELECTRICAL FAILURE AT FL0517ZZ — General Services Administration (award)
- PROJ#623A4-26-760JMI ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION AT TULSA OK JAMES MOUNTAIN INHOFE VAMC. — Department of Veterans Affairs (award)