Phoenix Modular Elevator

What Phoenix Modular Elevator does

Phoenix Modular Elevator (PME) is a US-based manufacturer of commercial modular elevators, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mount Vernon, Illinois, where it operates a 40,000 square foot factory built in 2016. The company builds complete elevator units horizontally in its facility, including the hoistway, car, guide rails, wiring, and drive system, then ships the fully assembled structure to the job site for crane placement and rapid installation. Its product portfolio spans six drive architectures (Holeless Hydraulic, Machine Roomless Hydraulic, In-Ground Hydraulic, Roped Hydraulic, Machine Roomless Traction, and Overhead Traction) plus a Modular Machine Room add-on, alongside customization options for cab interiors in laminate, stainless steel, wood, and glass.

PME serves primarily K-12 schools (with a notable concentration in California, where it holds two Division of the State Architect Pre-Check approval plans), as well as hospitality, healthcare, commercial/institutional, government, and industrial customers. The company sells directly via an inside sales team and a website-based quick-quote system, with reported lead times of 8–10 weeks for hydraulic elevators and approximately 25 weeks for traction, versus longer traditional timelines, at roughly half the cost of conventional stick-built elevators. Its GTM motion targets architects, general contractors, and licensed elevator contractors through technical white papers, AIA continuing education content, case studies, and industry association memberships (NAEC, ABC, MBI, AIA, Elevator U).

The business model is project-based hardware sales of factory-built elevator units using industry-standard, non-proprietary components supplied by Maxton, Smartrise, Elevator Controls Corp., G.A.L., Gunderlin, Hollister Whitney, Wilsonart, and Rigidized. PME licenses the foundational horizontal-build patent originally filed in 1995 by predecessor Infinite Access. The company is privately held by owner Allison Allgaier with no disclosed institutional investors, no public financial disclosures, and no app or software product surface.

Name

Phoenix Modular Elevator

Legal name

Phoenix Modular Elevator

Website

https://phoenixmodularelevator.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Phoenix Modular Elevator is a US manufacturer of commercial modular elevators built horizontally in its Mount Vernon, Illinois factory and shipped as fully assembled units. It serves K-12 schools, hospitality, healthcare, and commercial/institutional customers across 34 US states and 4 Canadian provinces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Modular Elevator Manufacturing

NAICS

Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing (333921)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Elevator, Escalator & Vertical Transportation Installation/Service (IMAFALAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Modular/Offsite General Contracting & Installation (IMAFAAAK)

Keywords

• Modular elevator manufacturing
• Commercial elevator systems
• Factory-built elevators
• Hydraulic elevator solutions
• Traction elevator design

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Vernon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Modular Elevator Sales: Sale of factory-built modular elevators including hydraulic, traction, and machine roomless models. Lead time is 8-10 weeks for hydraulic and approximately 25 weeks for traction elevators after submittal approval.
2. Modular Machine Room Sales: Sale of modular machine rooms that match hoistway footprint. Pre-wired with disconnects, lights, switch, outlet, tank and controller pre-installed.
3. Customization Services: Custom cab interiors, finishes, and design options including glass elevators, stainless steel, wood paneling, and architectural finishes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Phoenix Modular Elevator manufactures commercial modular elevators, including hydraulic and traction models, built horizontally in a 40,000 sq ft factory in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Each unit is delivered as a fully assembled hoistway with pre-installed car, rails, doors, wiring, and drive system, ready for crane placement and on-site setup. Offerings include holeless, in-ground, roped, and machine roomless hydraulic models as well as machine roomless and overhead traction elevators, complemented by a modular machine room, cab interior options, and California DSA pre-check school designs.

Product overview

Phoenix Modular Elevator is a manufacturer of commercial modular elevators offered as a unified portfolio of hydraulic and traction elevator products. The core offerings include Holeless Hydraulic, Machine Roomless (MRL) Hydraulic, In-Ground Hydraulic, Roped Hydraulic, Machine Roomless (MRL) Traction, and Overhead Traction elevators—all built horizontally in a factory as pre-assembled modular units. The product line is complemented by a Modular Machine Room (MMR) add-on for flexible machine room placement. Elevator Cab Interiors provide customization options including laminate, stainless steel, and wood finishes. Foundation & Pit Details documentation supports installation. All products use industry-standard, non-proprietary components supplied by Maxton, Elevator Controls Corp., Smartrise, Hollister Whitney, and other manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Holeless Hydraulic Elevator

Quantifiable outcome

• Lead time reduced to 8-10 weeks for hydraulic elevators vs traditional timelines
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC)coreOthersIndustry association membership providing networking, education, and credibility within the elevator industry.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)coreOthersTrade association membership connecting with construction industry professionals and general contractors.
• Modular Building Institute (MBI)coreOthersIndustry association promoting modular construction methods, aligning with PME's factory-built approach.
• American Institute of Architects (AIA)coreOthersProfessional association membership providing architects with continuing education and resources. PME provides AIA credits through white papers.
• Elevator UminorOthersEducation and training association for elevator industry professionals.
• National Women Business Owners Certification (NWBOC)minorOthersWomen-owned business certification for Allison Allgaier's company.
• Maxton (Hydraulic Control Valves)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of hydraulic control valves for elevator power units. Industry-standard components ensure easy maintenance.
• Elevator Controls Corp. (Controllers)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of micro-processor controllers and landing selector systems. Industry-standard components.
• Smartrise (Controllers)coreTechnology or IntegrationAlternative supplier of micro-processor controllers for elevator systems.
• G.A.L. (Door Equipment)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of door operators and door protective devices for elevator cars.
• Gunderlin (Doors)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of car doors and hoistway entrances. Industry-standard components.
• Hollister Whitney (Traction Machines)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of traction machines, sheaves, governors, and safeties for traction elevators.
• Wilsonart (Interior Laminates)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of interior laminate finishes for elevator cabs. Premium color options available.
• Rigidized/Ridgidized (Stainless Steel)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of stainless steel patterns for elevator cab interiors and architectural finishes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Safway Group / BrandSafway: BrandSafway provides access and scaffolding solutions for construction and industrial sites, including temporary vertical access and hoist systems adjacent to building elevator installations. Comparable to Phoenix Modular Elevator as an adjacent construction-services and access provider, frequently engaged by the same general contractors and on the same job sites though not a direct elevator equipment competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Schindler Group: Schindler is a global elevator and escalator manufacturer with deep penetration in commercial, healthcare, and educational segments that overlap with Phoenix Modular Elevator's target verticals. Comparable because they are frequently specified against PME on institutional projects, though Schindler does not currently emphasize a modular/factory-built approach.
• Otis Worldwide Corporation: Otis is the world's largest elevator and escalator manufacturer and service provider, with full hydraulic and traction product lines that span far beyond modular. Comparable to Phoenix Modular Elevator because they compete for the same building elevator specifications and ongoing service revenue, but operate at vastly greater scale and across high-rise segments PME cannot address.
• Mitsubishi Electric (Elevators & Escalators): Mitsubishi Electric produces elevators and escalators for commercial and residential high-rise applications, with a US presence that overlaps Phoenix Modular Elevator's commercial and institutional specifications. Comparable as a full-portfolio incumbent competing for the same architects and general contractors that PME targets, though without a specialized modular offering.
• ThyssenKrupp Elevator (TKE): ThyssenKrupp's elevator business is a major global manufacturer and service provider, competing in commercial, institutional, and high-rise segments that overlap with Phoenix Modular Elevator's addressable market. Comparable as a traditional stick-built competitor frequently specified on the same institutional projects PME targets with its modular approach.
• Fujitec Co., Ltd. Fujitec manufactures elevators, escalators, and moving walks for commercial and residential buildings globally, including in the US. Comparable to Phoenix Modular Elevator because both address mid-rise hydraulic and MRL traction segments for institutional buyers, with Fujitec operating at a larger scale and broader product breadth.
• KONE Corporation: KONE is a top-three global elevator OEM competing for commercial, healthcare, and educational installations that overlap with Phoenix Modular Elevator's installed base. Comparable as a direct specification competitor on the same project pipelines, while operating a much broader product portfolio that includes high-rise traction elevators PME cannot supply.

Direct peers

• Alimak Group: Alimak is a global provider of vertical access solutions including construction hoists, industrial elevators, and modular elevator platforms commonly used on building facades and construction sites. Comparable to Phoenix Modular Elevator because both emphasize factory-built, modular vertical-transportation products versus traditional stick-built elevators, and both serve construction, industrial, and retrofit use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/phoenixmodular
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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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