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Capabilities / Built in Chicago

Custom elevator systems.
Architectural precision.

For new-construction elevator projects, JV manufactures coordinated cabs, UL Listed entrance systems, interiors, and specialty architectural metalwork.

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Section 00 / Product directory

One coordinated manufacturing scope.

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    Brushed-metal elevator entrance doors in a finished architectural lobby

    UL Listed Fire-Rated Entrances

    Complete UL Listed fire-rated elevator entrances and hoistway doors engineered around code, safety, and project requirements.

    • Complete entrance and hoistway door packages
    • Code-conscious, project-specific engineering
    • Architectural finishes coordinated to the building
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Brushed-metal elevator entrance doors in a finished architectural lobby
UL Listed / Entrance systems

Section 01 / Life-safety products

UL Listed fire-rated entrances & hoistway doors.

JV Design & Manufacturing builds coordinated entrance systems around each project's requirements. Each package is engineered for dependable fire protection, field coordination, and a clean architectural finish.

  • Complete entrance and hoistway door packages
  • Code-conscious, project-specific engineering
  • Architectural finishes coordinated to the building
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Section 02 / Cab systems

Built around traffic, materials, and the building.

From a refined passenger cab to a hardworking service or freight application, JV manufactures custom elevator cabs around traffic levels, dimensions, materials, finish schedules, and installation requirements.

  • Passenger elevators
  • Service elevators
  • Freight elevators
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Completed elevator cab with architectural wall panels, handrails, and ceiling lighting
Passenger / Service / Freight / Transit
Heavy-duty stainless-steel transit-style elevator finish

Capability 03 / Public-use environments

Transit-Style Elevators

Heavy-duty elevator cabs and interiors for transit agencies, public infrastructure, and other demanding high-traffic environments.

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Section 03 / Interior systems

Every visible detail, coordinated.

JV brings panels, doors, ceilings, handrails, lighting, and architectural finishes together as one coordinated elevator interior. Material selections are tailored to design intent, traffic, maintenance, and budget.

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    Decorative Wall Panels

    Custom elevator wall panel systems in laminate, wood veneer, glass, wire, stainless steel, bronze, and specialty architectural materials.

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    Elevator Handrails

    Custom elevator handrails and bumper rails in flat, round, and rectangular profiles with durable architectural finish options.

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    Elevator Ceilings & Lighting

    Lightweight elevator ceiling systems with clean edges, premium finishes, and integrated LED lighting for a complete cab interior.

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    Elevator Doors & Cladding

    Custom car door panels, entrance cladding, and coordinated architectural metal details for elevator entrances and cabs.

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    Architectural Metal Fabrication

    Custom architectural metal fabrication for elevator systems, decorative wall panels, doors, cladding, ceilings, and specialty applications.

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Section 05 / Materials & finishes

A tactile library of architectural surfaces.

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Finish 01

Brushed Stainless Steel

A refined, durable metal finish with a directional grain suited to elevator interiors and entrances.

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Section 06 · Process

From first conversation to coordinated delivery.

A clear, collaborative path keeps design intent, manufacturing requirements, and field coordination aligned throughout the project.

See each step in detail

  1. Stage 01

    Project Inquiry

    Share the project location, elevator type, dimensions, desired materials, and available drawings.

  2. Stage 02

    Scope Review

    JV reviews usage, dimensions, finishes, code considerations, coordination needs, and budget.

  3. Stage 03

    Design & Manufacturing

    Components are developed and built to the project requirements with attention to finish and durability.

  4. Stage 04

    Delivery & Coordination

    JV coordinates next steps with the client, contractor, consultant, or elevator team.

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