What American Crescent Elevator does

American Crescent Elevator Manufacturing Corporation is a privately held U.S. elevator manufacturer headquartered at 310 Stephens Street, Picayune, Mississippi, with continuous corporate lineage dating to the 1976 merger of American Elevator (established 1908) and Crescent City Elevator (established 1973). The firm operates a single vertically integrated manufacturing facility containing dedicated Jack, Cab Interior, Electrical Panel, Paint, Fabrication, and Shipping & Receiving shops, with all fabricated components produced in the United States.

The company's product portfolio spans three lines: commercial hydraulic passenger and freight elevators (capacities 2,100–4,000 lbs, available with Diamond Series or Club Series cabs), residential elevators including the Elite (variable-speed winding drum drive, machine-roomless option) and Regal (roped hydraulic) models, and LULA (Limited Use/Limited Application) elevators rated to 1,400 lbs and 18 sq ft platforms. Core technology centers on roped hydraulic and winding drum drives with microprocessor controls, magnetic tape selectors, automatic two-way leveling, and emergency battery-powered lowering. All cabs are custom-built in-house and inspected prior to crating. The full product range is ANSI A17.1 approved.

The business model is hardware sales of complete, custom-engineered elevator systems priced on a per-unit, quote-based basis, distributed through authorized sales representatives to approximately 100 elevator companies nationwide (including major elevator suppliers) and directly to all branches of the Federal Government, including VA Hospitals. Lead times on standard packages are 6–8 weeks from approved submittals, and the company is a member of the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) and accredited by the Better Business Bureau. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagement requires contacting a salesperson or the engineering department for specifications and quotes.

Name

American Crescent Elevator

Legal name

American Crescent Elevator Manufacturing Corporation

Website

https://americancrescent.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

American Crescent Elevator Manufacturing is a privately held U.S. hydraulic elevator manufacturer in Picayune, Mississippi, producing commercial, residential, and LULA elevator systems with custom in-house cabs, serving roughly 100 elevator distributors and the federal government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elevator Manufacturing

NAICS

Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing (333921)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic Elevator Service & Maintenance (BPABAIAK), Accessibility & Platform Lift Service (Wheelchair/Vertical Platform Lifts) (BPABAIAI), Elevator, Escalator & Lift Maintenance (IMAIABAF)

Keywords

• Elevator manufacturing
• Hydraulic elevators
• Commercial passenger elevators
• Freight elevator systems
• LULA elevators

Headquarters

HQ city

Picayune

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Elevator Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of complete hydraulic commercial passenger elevators, freight elevators, custom residential elevators, and LULA elevators. All fabricated components are 100% made in USA. Equipment sold to approximately 100 elevator companies nationwide including major elevator suppliers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

American Crescent Elevator manufactures and sells complete hydraulic commercial passenger elevators (2,100–4,000 lb capacity), commercial freight elevators, custom residential elevators (Elite winding drum and Regal hydraulic models), and LULA (Limited Use/Limited Application) elevators. All cabs are custom-built in-house by skilled craftsmen, and all fabricated components are 100% made in the USA. The company sells primarily to approximately 100 elevator companies/distributors nationwide and to U.S. Federal Government agencies, including V.A. Hospitals.

Product overview

American Crescent Elevator Manufacturing is an elevator manufacturer offering three core product lines: commercial elevators (passenger and freight), residential elevators (Elite winding drum and Regal hydraulic models), and LULA (Limited Use/Limited Application) elevators. The product portfolio includes custom-built cab interiors available in Diamond Series and Club Series configurations. All elevators feature custom in-house built components, microprocessor controls, ANSI compliance, and are 100% manufactured in the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Passenger Elevators Hydraulic commercial passenger elevators with capacities ranging from 2,100 to 4,000 lbs, designed for hospitals, office buildings, banks, hotels, and apartments. Features include automatic two-way leveling, microprocessor controls, and emergency safety devices. Sold to elevator contractors and distributors for commercial building installation.
• Commercial Freight Elevators Freight elevators designed to accommodate large cargo loads for fork truck loading and smaller warehouse applications for boxes and pallets. Custom designs available with engineering support. Sold to elevator contractors, warehouse operators, and industrial facilities.
• Elite Residential Elevator Winding drum drive residential elevator with 950 lb capacity and 12 square foot platform. Features variable speed operation, microprocessor controls, magnetic tape selector, and key security. Can be installed machine roomless or with remote power unit. Designed for homeowners seeking quality residential elevator solutions.
• Regal Residential Elevator Hydraulic residential elevator using roped hydraulic drive system technology from commercial elevators. Features automatic two-way leveling, magnetic tape selector, and remote machine room capabilities. Built for homeowners seeking reliable residential elevator solutions with custom cab interiors.
• LULA Elevators Limited Use/Limited Application elevators designed for low-rise buildings. Features 1,400 lb capacity with 18 sq. ft. platform, 2-speed operation, emergency battery-powered lowering, and compliance with ANSI A17.1 National Safety Code. Requires approximately 30 square feet of space. Targeted at churches and low-rise commercial buildings where conventional elevators are impractical.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supplied equipment to approximately 100 elevator companies nationwide including major suppliers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC)minorOthersAmerican Crescent Elevator is a member of the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC), an industry trade organization for elevator contractors and manufacturers.
• Better Business Bureau (BBB)minorOthersCompany displays BBB accreditation logo, indicating membership in the Better Business Bureau program with A+ rating standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Savaria Corporation: North American manufacturer of residential, commercial, and accessibility (LULA/platform) elevators. Direct competitor in the same LULA, residential, and accessibility segments American Crescent serves, with broader product breadth including lifts and stairlifts.
• Inclinator Company of America: Long-standing US manufacturer of custom residential elevators, dumbwaiters, and stair lifts. Directly comparable as a domestic custom elevator builder serving residential and light commercial customers through dealer/installers.
• Nationwide Lifts: US residential elevator manufacturer and installer offering hydraulic and pneumatic home elevators. Comparable as a smaller-scale US elevator specialist competing in the residential and accessibility segments.
• Bella Elevator: US-based manufacturer of custom residential and light commercial elevators. Closely comparable niche competitor targeting premium custom home elevator installations with in-house cab fabrication.

Broad incumbents

• Otis Worldwide: Largest global elevator and escalator manufacturer with full commercial product portfolio including MRL traction, modernization, and service. Sets the competitive benchmark for safety standards, federal procurement, and large modernization contracts that American Crescent also serves.
• Schindler Group: Global elevator and escalator company with strong US presence in commercial new build and modernization. Competes for the same mid-rise commercial and institutional projects American Crescent bids on.
• KONE: Major global elevator OEM with extensive US service network and modernization offerings. Competes in commercial new build, retrofit, and service — adjacent to American Crescent's federal and commercial channels.
• Mitsubishi Electric (Elevators & Escalators): Global elevator and escalator manufacturer with significant US commercial and high-rise presence. Indirect competitor for institutional and large commercial projects adjacent to American Crescent's federal/healthcare channel.

Emerging players

• Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators: Manufacturer of air-driven residential elevators serving a similar custom-home buyer. Competes for the same luxury residential retrofit project pipeline with a fundamentally different drive technology.
• Stiltz Lifts: Manufacturer of compact home elevators using an alternative drive technology. Adjacent competitor in the residential accessibility niche, offering a differentiated product rather than direct hydraulic competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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