McKinley Elevator Corporation

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McKinley Elevator Corporation
IndustryAccessibility products
Founded1948
Founder[[]]
Headquarters,
Area served
California, Arizona and Nevada

McKinley Elevator Corporation is an Irvine, California-based provider of accessibility products in California, Arizona and Nevada. Its products include vertical and incline wheelchair lifts, residential elevators, dumbwaiters and car lifts. [1] [2]

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History

In 1948, McKinley Elevator Corporation was started by Bill McKinley as an equipment distribution company. [3]

Products and services

McKinley Elevator Corporation specializes in the sales, installation and repair of accessibility lifts and elevators for residential and commercial use. Available products include wheelchair lifts, elevators, stair lifts, car lifts, dumbwaiters and evacuation carriers. [4] [5]

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