SEES
SEES, Inc. is a privately held US distributor and light manufacturer of elevator and escalator parts, selling OEM-compatible components across 15+ brands alongside proprietary SEES-branded products to maintenance contractors and building managers via e-commerce and two regional warehouses.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1977
- HeadquartersPompano Beach, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What SEES does
SEES, Inc. is a privately held US distributor and light manufacturer of elevator and escalator parts, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with a secondary warehouse location in Irving, Texas. The company operates a B2B e-commerce storefront (seesinc.com) that catalogs OEM-compatible replacement parts across 15+ major elevator brands—including Otis, Thyssenkrupp, Kone, Mitsubishi, Schindler, Hitachi, Fujitec, Dover, Armor, Hyundai, Toshiba, and others—alongside a universal parts catalog covering doors, electrical components, hydraulic equipment, lighting, safety systems, signs and Braille, tools, lubricants, and escalator components. SEES also markets a portfolio of proprietary, SEES-branded products such as the Smooth Door Operator (recognized as Product of the Year), SEES Power Units, The Enforcer, the Door Restrictor, the H2O Alarm, the Pressure Gauge Kit, the Fused Jumper Kit, and a Customized Multi-Key Tool.
The company sells primarily to elevator maintenance and repair contractors and to building/property managers responsible for elevator fleets and modernization projects, using a transactional direct-to-customer e-commerce model with quote-based pricing available for bulk or custom orders. Distribution is fulfilled from two regional warehouses (1FL in Florida, TX1 in Texas), and the company supplements its digital storefront with industry-event presence (NAEC Convention & Expo), YouTube product demonstrations, and an email newsletter. Revenue mechanics are one-off unit sales of parts, components, and modernization packages rather than recurring contracts.
SEES is independently owned with no disclosed parent company, subsidiaries, institutional investors, or public-market listing. The company carries no disclosed headcount or revenue figures, holds no patents or formal certifications in the source data, and has no identified M&A, partnership, or capital-raise history; its only currently observable strategic activity consists of incremental proprietary product launches and continued trade-show positioning within the US elevator aftermarket.
SEES firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SEES
- Legal name
- SEES, Inc.
- Website
- https://seesinc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1977
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- SEES, Inc. is a privately held US distributor and light manufacturer of elevator and escalator parts, selling OEM-compatible components across 15+ brands alongside proprietary SEES-branded products to maintenance contractors and building managers via e-commerce and two regional warehouses.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where SEES is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Pompano Beach
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
SEES business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Inventory, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Elevator & Escalator Parts Sales: SEES generates revenue through the sale of elevator and escalator replacement parts, components, and modernization products. The company sells directly to elevator maintenance companies, building managers, and repair professionals through their e-commerce platform and catalog. Products include both proprietary SEES-branded items and universal/OEM-compatible parts across a wide range of elevator brands.
- E-commerce Direct Sales: Online storefront enabling customers to browse extensive product catalog organized by brand and component type, add items to cart, and complete purchases directly. Stock inventory maintained at Florida and Texas locations.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard retail pricing for in-stock items |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
SEES product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SEES, Inc. distributes and supplies elevator and escalator replacement parts, components, safety equipment, and modernization products to elevator maintenance companies, mechanics, and building managers. Its catalog combines proprietary SEES-branded products (such as the award-winning SEES Smooth Door Operator, SEES Power Units, and SEES safety devices) with OEM-compatible parts covering 15+ elevator brands including Otis, Schindler, Kone, Mitsubishi, Thyssenkrupp, and Hitachi. Orders are fulfilled through a proprietary e-commerce storefront backed by dual warehouses in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Irving, TX, with quote-based and online retail pricing.
Product overview
SEES, Inc. is an elevator and escalator parts supplier operating as a multi-brand parts distributor and manufacturer of proprietary products. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into three main categories: (1) Proprietary SEES-branded products including the SEES Smooth Door Operator (awarded Product of the Year), SEES Power Units, SEES Customized Multi-Key Tool, SEES Door Restrictor, SEES Enforcer, SEES H2O Alarm, SEES Fused Jumper Kit, and SEES Pressure Gauge Kit; (2) Elevator modernization products encompassing doors, fixtures, power units, closers, hangers, interlocks, tracks, and controllers; and (3) Universal parts catalog featuring components from multiple third-party brands including 3M, Allen Bradley, Amprobe, Aromat, Arrow Hart, Cutler Hammer, ESCO, EPCO, Extech, Fujitec, Furnas, General Electric, Innovation, LG, Mitsubishi, Moeller, Siemens, Sprecher and Schuh, Square D, Telemecanique, and Ward Leonard, plus OEM-compatible parts for Armor, Dover, ESCO, Fujitec, GAL, Haughton, Hitachi, Hyundai, Kone/Montgomery, Mitsubishi, Otis, Payne/O. Thompson, Schindler/Westinghouse, Thyssenkrupp, and Toshiba. The company operates from two locations in Florida and Texas, serving as a one-stop source for elevator and escalator maintenance, repair, and modernization needs.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SEES Smooth Door Operator (SDO): Door operator product, noted as Product of the Year
- SEES Power Units
- The Enforcer
- SEES Customized Multi-Key Tool
- SEES Restrictor
- SEES Pressure Gauge Kit
- SEES Fused Jumper
- SEES H2O Alarm
Products and services
- SEES Fused Jumper Kit (SEES-JUMPER-001F) Fused jumper test lead kit with pouch and 250V / 0.5A Glass Fuse for safety testing and electrical work in elevator and escalator systems. Targeted at elevator maintenance professionals and service technicians.
- SEES Pressure Gauge Kit (SEES-HYD-PG-007) Hydraulic pressure gauge kit with adaptors, pressure gauge, and hose assembly used for hydraulic system testing and maintenance in elevator equipment. Targeted at elevator maintenance mechanics and service companies.
- SEES Smooth Door Operator Proprietary automated elevator door operator system, recognized as Product of the Year, with key features and board setup documentation. Targeted at elevator service companies and modernization contractors.
- SEES Power Units Proprietary power unit systems for elevator operations, available in multiple configurations to suit different elevator types. Targeted at elevator service companies and modernization projects.
- SEES Customized Multi-Key Tool Proprietary multi-key tool designed for elevator maintenance and service operations. Targeted at elevator mechanics and maintenance technicians.
- SEES Door Restrictor Proprietary safety restrictor device for elevator doors designed to prevent unauthorized access and ensure proper door operation. Targeted at elevator service companies and building managers.
- SEES Enforcer Proprietary safety enforcement equipment for elevator systems. Targeted at elevator service companies and building safety managers.
- SEES H2O Alarm Proprietary water-detection alarm system for elevator pits and hazardous areas. Targeted at elevator service companies and building managers responsible for pit safety.
- Modernization Products Complete elevator modernization solution packages bundling doors, fixtures, power units, closers, hangers, interlocks, tracks, and controllers for upgrading existing elevator systems. Targeted at modernization contractors and building owners.
- Smartrise Controllers Elevator controller systems for managing elevator operations and safety functions. Targeted at elevator service companies and modernization contractors.
- Escalator Parts Comprehensive range of escalator replacement parts and components. Targeted at escalator service companies and building maintenance teams.
- Home & Residential Lifts Elevator systems and components designed for home and residential building installations. Targeted at residential builders, contractors, and homeowners.
- Hydraulic Equipment Hydraulic system components including pumps, valves, and cylinders for hydraulic elevators. Targeted at elevator service companies maintaining hydraulic elevator installations.
- Safety Equipment Catalog (Sensors, Edges, Emergency Systems) Safety devices and equipment for elevator code compliance including sensors, edges, and emergency systems. Targeted at elevator service companies and building managers.
- Signs and Braille ADA-compliant signage and Braille indicators for elevator cars and halls. Targeted at building managers and elevator service companies performing accessibility upgrades.
- Tools & Lubricants Specialized tools and lubricants for elevator installation and maintenance. Targeted at elevator mechanics and maintenance technicians.
- OEM-Compatible Parts (Armor, Dover, ESCO, Fujitec, GAL, Haughton, Hitachi, Hyundai, Kone/Montgomery, Mitsubishi, Otis, Payne/O. Thompson, Schindler/Westinghouse, Thyssenkrupp, Toshiba) Catalog of replacement parts compatible with 15+ major elevator OEM brands including Armor, Dover, ESCO, Fujitec, GAL, Haughton, Hitachi, Hyundai, Kone/Montgomery, Mitsubishi, Otis, Payne/O. Thompson, Schindler/Westinghouse, Thyssenkrupp, and Toshiba. Targeted at elevator service companies needing multi-OEM replacement parts.
Companies that use SEES
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
SEES technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
SEES partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
SEES competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Smartrise Engineering: Manufacturer of elevator controllers and related electronics, whose Smartrise Controllers are carried in SEES's catalog. Comparable as an upstream vendor/partner in the same elevator aftermarket ecosystem rather than a direct distributor competitor.
Broad incumbents
- KONE Americas: Major elevator OEM with direct parts/service operations. Comparable as both a Kone-compatible parts target for SEES's Kone/Montgomery OEM line and as an incumbent competitor pushing proprietary aftermarket channels.
- Otis Elevator Company: Global OEM elevator manufacturer that also sells replacement parts and modernizations directly. Comparable as an OEM parts source that SEES substitutes for with OEM-compatible alternatives, and as the largest competitive threat to independent distributors.
- Schindler Elevator Corporation: Major elevator OEM with a parts catalog that competes with SEES's Schindler/Westinghouse-compatible line. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same aftermarket, with proprietary parts that constrain independent distributor substitution.
- Thyssenkrupp Elevator Americas: Major elevator OEM offering proprietary replacement parts and modernization packages. Comparable as the OEM counterpart to SEES's Thyssenkrupp-compatible parts line and as an incumbent competitor for the same independent contractor buyer.
Direct peers
- Adams Elevator Equipment Company: Independent US distributor of elevator and escalator replacement parts with multi-OEM compatibility. Directly comparable to SEES in customer base (independent maintenance contractors) and product breadth across legacy and modern elevator brands.
- Galaxy Elevator Components: Specialty distributor of elevator parts and components, including OEM-compatible items for legacy and modern systems. Closely comparable to SEES on product mix, target customer (independent contractors), and dual-channel (catalog + RFQ) distribution model.
- Mid-American Elevator Equipment Company: Distributor of elevator parts, fixtures, and modernization components serving the central US. Comparable to SEES as a regional independent distributor carrying multi-OEM compatible parts for independent service companies.
- Schumacher Elevator Company: Independent elevator parts distributor and service supplier with multi-brand compatibility focus. Comparable to SEES in serving independent elevator contractors with both OEM-equivalent and universal parts.
- Elevator Research Manufacturing Corp (ERM): Manufacturer and distributor of elevator and escalator components, including replacement parts and modernization equipment. Comparable to SEES as a hybrid manufacturer-distributor with proprietary SKUs sold to maintenance professionals.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses2 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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SEES leadership team
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about SEES
What does SEES do?
SEES, Inc. distributes and supplies elevator and escalator replacement parts, components, safety equipment, and modernization products to elevator maintenance companies, mechanics, and building managers. Its catalog combines proprietary SEES-branded products (such as the award-winning SEES Smooth Door Operator, SEES Power Units, and SEES safety devices) with OEM-compatible parts covering 15+ elevator brands including Otis, Schindler, Kone, Mitsubishi, Thyssenkrupp, and Hitachi. Orders are fulfilled through a proprietary e-commerce storefront backed by dual warehouses in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Irving, TX, with quote-based and online retail pricing.
Is SEES a public or private company?
SEES is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was SEES founded?
SEES was founded in 1977. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is SEES based?
SEES is headquartered in Pompano Beach, United States, in the North America region.
How does SEES make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Elevator & Escalator Parts Sales are the primary driver. The others are E-commerce Direct Sales.
Who are SEES's main competitors?
Smartrise Engineering is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are KONE Americas, Otis Elevator Company, Schindler Elevator Corporation and Thyssenkrupp Elevator Americas. Direct peers are Adams Elevator Equipment Company, Galaxy Elevator Components, Mid-American Elevator Equipment Company, Schumacher Elevator Company and Elevator Research Manufacturing Corp (ERM).
Does SEES have an API?
No public API is recorded for SEES.