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ALC BUYS P&R FROM DEWHURST IN AUSTRALIA
Australian Lift Components (ALC) has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in P&R Liftcars through its parent company, Dewhurst plc. One founder, Roy Peat, will retain shares in the 32-year-old East Coast lift-interior supplier. The other, Peter Hosey, is retiring following a short transitioning period. Brad Newell, general manager of ALC, explained, "The acquisition is an exciting opportunity for ALC to expand its services to the Australian lift industry and will provide customers a single point of contact for lift fixtures and interiors.”
IN MEMORIAM: JANE ROTHENBERG
Jane Rothenberg, a member of the International Association of Elevator Contractors (IAEC) during 1985-2000 and sales manager elevator products for Boston Insulated Wire & Cable Co. (BIW) (which became Draka Elevator Products, Inc.), passed away on January 14. Rothenberg participated in the annual IAEC convention, where she coordinated and hosted the BIW/Draka convention party. She is survived by her husband, Stan; sons, Marc, Rob and Dan; grandchildren, Kelly and Sean Madigan; brothers, Joe Giles and Jim Giles; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was cremated, and her ashes are to be spread at her friends’ farm in Massachusetts with a celebration of her life being held in February.
CEA MEETINGS ANNOUNCED
The Chicago Elevator Association (CEA) is holding a February 2 meeting at The Clubhouse in Oak Brook, Illinois. Its guest speaker will be from Hidral USA, Inc. Another meeting will take place on March 2 with a guest speaker from ECS. For more information or to RSVP, contact CEA.
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