ZZIPCO
ZZIPCO is a private B2B manufacturer and supplier of non-proprietary, universal elevator components and contract manufacturing services (PCB assembly, casting/welding, metal stamping, multi-part assemblies), serving elevator modernization contractors and industrial machinery manufacturers across North America from Memphis, TN.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersFranklin Lakes, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ZZIPCO does
ZZIPCO is a private B2B manufacturer and supplier specializing in non-proprietary, universal elevator components and contract manufacturing services. Its product catalog spans alarm bells, door edges, door gibs, guide rails, limit switches, oil buffers, oil coolers, roller guides (ZRG-3, ZRG-6), spirators, and wire rope wedge sockets (ZZWNS Series in sizes 8, 10, 13, 16, and 19), all designed as cross-OEM-compatible replacements targeting modernization projects. The ZZWNS Series wedge sockets are approved by MEA (City of New York), the State of California, and TSSA Canada, and exceed ASME A17.1 Elevator Safety Code, providing cost-and-labor savings of over 50% versus traditional Babbitt and resin socketing methods.
Complementing its catalog, ZZIPCO operates a custom manufacturing division providing PCB board assembly (single sided through 16+ multilayer, including SMT and plated thru), casting and welding, metal stamping with reverse engineering, and multi-part assembly services acting as a single-vendor source for plastics, metal, machined, and fastener components. Custom manufacturing includes 100% functional testing of all PCB boards and 100% quality assurance parts inspection before shipment, with safety stock warehousing in New Jersey for monthly releases.
The company sells directly to elevator maintenance providers, modernization contractors, and industrial machinery manufacturers via phone, fax, and email ([email protected]), with 24-hour order fulfillment from inventory. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. ZZIPCO operates from a single facility in Memphis, TN (4949 E. Raines Rd.), operating as a fully domestic North American B2B manufacturer with 1-10 employees and no disclosed funding or external ownership. The company appears to be affiliated with Hyperion Solutions based on its primary sales contact email domain.
ZZIPCO firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ZZIPCO
- Legal name
- ZZIPCO
- Website
- https://zzipco.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- ZZIPCO is a private B2B manufacturer and supplier of non-proprietary, universal elevator components and contract manufacturing services (PCB assembly, casting/welding, metal stamping, multi-part assemblies), serving elevator modernization contractors and industrial machinery manufacturers across North America from Memphis, TN.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ZZIPCO industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Elevator Components and Contract Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing (333921), Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (3359)
- SIC
- Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Elevator Modernization & Retrofit (Controllers, Drives, Door Systems) (BPABAIAE)
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Where ZZIPCO is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Franklin Lakes
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
ZZIPCO business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Elevator Components: Sale of non-proprietary, universal elevator components including wedge sockets, roller guides, door edges, limit switches, oil buffers, and other replacement parts. Components are tested and compliant with industry standards, targeting modernization projects.
- Custom Manufacturing Services: Volume machined parts with warehousing for annual estimated usage. Includes part kits where hardware completes the unit through labor-intensive assembly. Cost savings program on volume production with uninterrupted supply chain management. Services include PCB assembly, casting/welding, metal stamping, and multi-part assemblies.
- Multi-Vendor Assembly: ZZIPCO acts as multi-vendor and assembly source, manufacturing, assembling, and packaging multiple components (plastics, metal, machined, fastener components) into one complete unit, eliminating need for customers to manage multiple vendors.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based pricing for elevator components and custom manufacturing services |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
ZZIPCO product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ZZIPCO manufactures and supplies non-proprietary, universal elevator components—including wedge sockets, roller guides, door edges, limit switches, oil buffers, alarm bells, guide rails, spirators, door gibs, and oil coolers—designed for compatibility across multiple OEM brands and sold primarily for elevator modernization projects. The company also provides custom contract manufacturing services covering PCB board assembly, machine casting and welding, metal stamping, and multi-part assemblies for industrial machinery and transportation equipment customers.
Product overview
ZZIPCO is an elevator components company offering a portfolio of non-proprietary universal elevator components designed for modernization projects. The product line includes Alarm Bell, Door Edges, Elevator Door Gib, Guide Rail, Limit Switches, Oil Buffers, Oil Cooler, Roller Guides (ZRG-3, ZRG-6), Spirator, and Wedge Sockets (ZZWNS Series and ZZWG Governor Rope Sockets). Complementing the component portfolio is a Custom Manufacturing division providing Electronic Components/PCB Assembly, Machine Casting and Welding, Metal Stamping, and Multiple Part Assemblies services. The company emphasizes 24-hour order fulfillment from inventory, competitive pricing, and compliance with industry standards including ASME A17.1 Elevator Safety Code.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ZZWNS Series: USA Standard wire rope wedge socket series for elevator applications, including models 8, 10, 13, 16, and 19 for various wire rope sizes.
- ZRG Roller Guides
Products and services
- Alarm Bell
Quantifiable outcome
- Save over 50% on cost and labor versus Babbitt and resin socketing
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use ZZIPCO
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
ZZIPCO technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
ZZIPCO partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
ZZIPCO competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- C.J. Anderson & Company: Independent elevator parts distributor serving contractors with both OEM and aftermarket components. Comparable to ZZIPCO as a competing source for universal elevator parts used in modernization and service work.
- Adams Elevator Equipment Company: Long-established independent supplier of elevator parts, components, and tools serving maintenance and modernization contractors. Comparable to ZZIPCO in aftermarket, multi-OEM part coverage and direct B2B distribution.
- GAL Manufacturing Corporation: Independent U.S. manufacturer of elevator components, door equipment, and modernization parts with a broad product catalog. Comparable to ZZIPCO in elevator-specific manufactured parts, B2B sales to contractors, and emphasis on retrofit/modernization projects.
- Elevator Products Corporation: Independent U.S. manufacturer and distributor of non-proprietary elevator replacement parts and modernization components. Closely comparable to ZZIPCO in target customer (modernization contractors), universal-fit product strategy, and B2B direct sales motion.
- ELSCO Elevator Products: Independent supplier of elevator parts including roller guides, guide rails, and other replacement components targeting the modernization market. Directly comparable to ZZIPCO's roller guide and guide rail product lines.
Broad incumbents
- Sanmina Corporation: Global contract electronics manufacturer offering PCB assembly, machining, and integration services. Comparable to ZZIPCO's custom manufacturing division (PCB assembly, casting, stamping, multi-part assemblies) for the contract-manufacturing revenue stream.
- Schindler Elevator Corporation: Global elevator OEM with significant North American modernization and service revenue. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose proprietary component ecosystem frames the addressable market ZZIPCO serves.
- Flex Ltd: Large global contract manufacturer with PCB assembly and multi-part integration capabilities. Relevant comparable for ZZIPCO's custom manufacturing services alongside its core elevator component business.
- Otis Worldwide Corporation: Largest global elevator OEM with extensive service and modernization operations. Competes with ZZIPCO at the OEM/aftermarket boundary, as Otis increasingly pushes proprietary replacement parts - the very dynamic ZZIPCO's universal parts are positioned against.
- KONE Corporation: Major global elevator OEM with a large modernization and maintenance business. Relevant incumbent peer because its proprietary parts strategy shapes the demand pool for universal aftermarket suppliers like ZZIPCO.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ZZIPCO social profiles
Digital presenceZZIPCO compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
ZZIPCO financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ZZIPCO leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
ZZIPCO funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ZZIPCO M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ZZIPCO
What does ZZIPCO do?
ZZIPCO manufactures and supplies non-proprietary, universal elevator components—including wedge sockets, roller guides, door edges, limit switches, oil buffers, alarm bells, guide rails, spirators, door gibs, and oil coolers—designed for compatibility across multiple OEM brands and sold primarily for elevator modernization projects. The company also provides custom contract manufacturing services covering PCB board assembly, machine casting and welding, metal stamping, and multi-part assemblies for industrial machinery and transportation equipment customers.
Is ZZIPCO a public or private company?
ZZIPCO is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was ZZIPCO founded?
ZZIPCO was founded in 2020. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is ZZIPCO based?
ZZIPCO is headquartered in Franklin Lakes, United States, in the North America region.
How does ZZIPCO make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Elevator Components are the primary driver. The others are custom Manufacturing Services and multi-Vendor Assembly.
Who are ZZIPCO's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are C.J. Anderson & Company, Adams Elevator Equipment Company, GAL Manufacturing Corporation, Elevator Products Corporation and ELSCO Elevator Products. Broad incumbents are Sanmina Corporation, Schindler Elevator Corporation, Flex Ltd, Otis Worldwide Corporation and KONE Corporation.
Does ZZIPCO have an API?
No public API is recorded for ZZIPCO.
What industry is ZZIPCO in?
ZZIPCO's product category is Elevator Components and Contract Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPABAIAE, Elevator Modernization & Retrofit (Controllers, Drives, Door Systems). Its NAICS code is 333921 and its SIC code is 3620.