1951
How It All Started
Irving M. Stanley installs an elevator at St. Anselm College in Manchester, NH. The successful project provides the seed money to launch Stanley Elevator.
1954
Becoming a Rotary Lift
Stanley Elevator becomes an authorized Rotary Lift dealer for Maine and New Hampshire and installs its first Rotary Lift passenger elevator.
1959
Representing Dover Elevator
Stanley begins installing Dover Elevator equipment throughout Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts following Dover Corporation’s acquisition of Rotary Lift’s elevator division.
1987
Expanding Our Territory
As Dover takes over new elevator sales in Boston, Stanley retains its installation territory in Maine, New Hampshire and northeastern Massachusetts while continuing to service customers throughout New England.
1999
A New Headquarters
Stanley moves its headquarters from Pine Street Extension in Nashua to a larger facility on Henry Clay Drive in Merrimack, NH.
2000
TK Elevator Acquires Dover Elevator
TK Elevator, formerly ThyssenKrupp, acquires Dover Elevator. Stanley begins installing TK Elevator equipment manufactured in Tennessee and Mississippi.
2008
Our First MRL Installation
Stanley completes its first machine room-less (MRL) elevator installation in Bangor, Maine, expanding its expertise in energy-efficient elevator technology.
2010
A New Maine Facility
Stanley opens a new office and warehouse in Lewiston, Maine, strengthening its ability to serve customers across the state.
2012
60 Years of Stanley
Stanley Elevator celebrates 60 years in business.
2013
Going Mobile
Stanley equips its field team with mobile technology, giving technicians real-time access to service information and allowing customers to receive faster updates.
2017
Expanding in Merrimack
Stanley expands its Merrimack facility to improve logistics and efficiency.
2027
75 Years and Counting
Stanley Elevator celebrates 75 years in business and looks ahead to the future.