Rope Gripper Awareness

If you manage property in NYC, consider this your friendly countdown: Jan 1, 2027.

Let’s get you up to code on time and on budget. Jan 1, 2027, is closer than it looks!

Background

The ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) A17.3 – 2002 Code requires existing traction elevators to either have a rope gripper installed or have single plunger assemblies converted to dual plunger types by January 1 st, 2027, in New York City.

Champion Elevator Announces Executive Leadership Updates: Founder Don Gelestino Named Chairman of the Board, Dave Harper Appointed CEO, and Industry Veteran Alex McFarlane Joins as COO

Champion Elevator Announces Executive Leadership Updates: Founder Don Gelestino Named Chairman of the Board, Dave Harper Appointed CEO, and Industry Veteran Alex McFarlane Joins as COO

New York, NY – September 5, 2025 – Champion Elevator, a leading independent elevator company, today announced an exciting transition in its executive leadership team designed to honor its entrepreneurial roots while strengthening its foundation for future growth and service excellence.