Elevator Service, Inc. Acquires Elevator Technology
September 8, 2025
Elevator Service, Inc. (ESI), parent of City Elevator of Michigan, has acquired Detroit-based elevator service provider Elevator Technology as owner Wayne Bolen retires. Elevator Technology will operate under City Elevator of Michigan, expanding ESI's footprint and service capabilities in the Detroit metro while ensuring continuity for customers and employees.
- Buyers
- Elevator Service, Inc. (ESI), City Elevator of Michigan
- Targets
- Elevator Technology
- Sellers
- Wayne Bolen
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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