NAEC 2025: A Tour of the Elevator Convention with Andrew Reams

Introduction to NAEC 2025

• 💡 Andrew Reams, host of elevaTOURS and operator of a small elevator museum, shares his experience at the NAEC convention in Houston, Texas.
• 👏 He expresses gratitude to Peely and Jim Lee Elevators for sponsoring his attendance and hosting him, highlighting the positive impact of their support.
• 🚀 Reams emphasizes the welcoming nature of the elevator industry and the people within it, stating his intention to attend NAEC annually.

Key Exhibits and Interactions

• 🎯 The video showcases various booths and displays, including Smart Rise, Vantage, EPCO, Adams, Shoeacher, MAD, Unitech, and Otis Parts Company.
• 🧩 A highlight was participating in a Snap Cab installation contest, where Reams had a fun experience despite not achieving a top time.
• 🤝 Interactions with companies like Innovation suggest potential future collaborations for the elevator museum.

Elevator Rides and Demonstrations

• 🎢 The convention featured opportunities to ride and observe different types of elevators, including a virtual elevator with a three-speed door and a real elevator offering a view of the show floor.
• 🛗 Notable rides included the Inclinator elevator and a PVE vacuum elevator, with a promise of a future dedicated video on the vacuum elevator technology.
• 📦 A Fox Valley Elevator dumbwaiter was also demonstrated, showcasing its functionality with dual doors and an internal light.

Specialty Elevator Components and Technology

• ⚙️ Exhibits included Torin drives and a hydraulic jack, demonstrating core elevator machinery.
• 💡 Special attention was given to Schäffer buttons and Dupar Controls (referred to as Doohurst buttons), with a demonstration of their dual illumination and touchless button technology.
• 🌐 The PVE vacuum elevators, including both square and round models, were highlighted for their innovative design and accessibility solutions.

Industry Connections and Future Prospects

• 🤝 Reams met with the CEO of Hyundai Elevator's American Division, indicating potential future tours of their new installations.
• 🌟 The CJ Anderson booth featured notable individuals like Tom and Quinn, reinforcing the strong personal connections within the industry.
• 👋 The video concludes with a final visit to the Peely booth, thanking them for their sponsorship and concluding the tour of the NAEC 2025 convention.