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Installing a Powerglide Elevator was easier than choosing taps
The team at Superior Construction was surprised how easy it was to install a Powerglide Elevator, and believe it contributed significantly to the ease of sale. They’ve now had similar success with a second project in St Helliers.
Inspired by European Jewel Box elevators and the gentle tinkling of a swiss chandelier, Borachan's lovingly crafted lift is a feature in itself.
Barochan’s oak-paneled elevator with chandelier and bud vase combines period stylng with a super-smooth ride and modern functionality.
Post-modern-industrial showpiece for multi-award winning art house
Art patron/collector, Jan Warburton, wanted a home that is colourful, bold, artistic, and highly individual. Even the elevator has been crafted to display her striking art collection.
Future proof by incorporating an elevator, or the space to add one later
Future-proofing the accessibility of a multi-storey home can be as easy as incorporating a suitably configured storage space into the design. As owners age, or face other mobility challenges, a Powerglide elevator can be installed with minimal disruption.
Customized elevator brings creative flair to historic building renovation
The owners of Dunedin’s Greggs Building wanted an elevator as unique as the lovingly restored historic building. A customisable Powerglide E Series Elevator provided the blank canvas they were after.
Poshtel - affordable elevator is big on style
When the owners of Poshtel, a boutique hotel in Oamaru needed a lift to meet their accessibility requirements, they wanted a solution that was realistically priced for a 16 room hotel while also enhancing the guest experience.
Glass elevator centrepiece of award-winning home
With lift equipment and engineering fully visible from both inside and outside the glass lift shaft, Powerglide Elevators worked closely with the architect to custom build numerous components specifically for this project.
No ceiling space machinery ideal for skillion roofs
Architects often assume that a platform lift is the only option for a skillion roofed building, however, the unique Powerglide mechanism means that both open-style and cabin lifts can be used.
Improve lead times & flexibility with NZ Made
With shorter lead times and pre-site measure prior to manufacturing, why wouldn’t you choose a quality NZ-made elevator? The person who manufactures your elevator will also install it, there is no middle man.
Cliff-hanger Home No Problem for Powerglide Elevators
When challenged with one of their most difficult installation sites, the team at Powerglide Elevators rose to the occasion.
Steampunk elevator for Pic's Peanut Butter World
Architect, Jerram Tocker Barron Ltd had some very specific ideas for their lift for Pics Peanut Butter World, and it was a project that Allan and the team at Powerglide Elevators were excited to take a look at.
Cut Maintenance Costs with Remote Access
Powerglide's remote monitoring system has helped reduce maintenance costs for the award-winning Trust Waikato Te Puna o Waikato office building.
Lean Manufacturing Success
Powerglide employs state-of-the-art manufacturing, inventory and delivery systems to reduce construction waste.
Views & Speed In Marlborough Sounds
Owners needed a fast lift that enabled their guests to take in the amazing views whilst travelling, but was also big enough for a large wheelchair to access.
Speed & Style for Heritage Building
When a heritage building owner needed an elevator to complement the high-end, industrial refurb of an 1880’s building, he turned to Powerglide Elevators.
Customised Artwork Recessed into Walls
Home builders Karen and Pete Mansell, recently arrived in Mount Maunganui from Auckland, wanted to incorporate good friend and artist Megan Collier's work into their new home.
ACCESS ELEVATOR FOR DENTAL SURGERY
When Christchurch architects Sheppard and Rout were looking for an elevator that would provide fast reliable service without needing regular maintenance or have expensive service contracts they turned to Powerglide Elevators.
Backlit glass etched poem showcased in lift
Powerglide co-ordinated with Auckland company Illuminati Glass to create an LED backlight glass wall with a poem etched into the wall.
Water View Elevator in Karaka
Elevator one of several key items in the home that is major feature.
Commercial Access Elevator in Newmarket
Cost effective solution for disabled access for the owners of a prime Broadway, Newmarket commercial address