[QUINCY, IL, NOV. 25, 2025] Ascent Elevators, a leading provider of vertical transportation solutions, today announced it has successfully completed the acquisition of a controlling interest in Barnard Elevator Of Quincy, Inc., doing business as Barnard Elevator of Quincy, Illinois.

The acquisition significantly enhances Ascent Elevators’ operational reach, integrating Barnard Elevator’s 25+ years of premiere maintenance, repair, and modernization services in central Illinois.

Mike Barnard, President of Barnard Elevator, stated, “We’re confident in our decision to partner with Ascent Elevators and know they will continue the legacy that Barnard Elevator has built for the last three decades. The future of the elevator industry just got even brighter.”

ENHANCED SERVICE & LOCAL COMMITMENT

Ascent’s expansion into central Illinois, northern Missouri, and eastern Iowa provides significant advantages for customers in these regions, including:

• Greater Breadth of Services: Access to Ascent Elevators’ full suite of cutting-edge vertical transportation solutions.
• Increased Availability: More local technicians on the ground, leading to faster response times for maintenance and repairs.
• Unbroken Legacy: A commitment to maintaining the high-quality, trusted service that Barnard Elevator customers expect.

TOGETHER, ASCENT ELEVATORS AND BARNARD ELEVATOR WILL:

• Elevate the customer experience across a wider geographic area.
• Invest in local talent and provide advanced training for all technicians.
• Set a new standard for safety and efficiency in the regional vertical transportation market.

We are excited to welcome Mike and the talented team from Barnard Elevator into the Ascent Elevators family and look forward to the incredible opportunities ahead. We thank every community we serve for their continued trust and support as we build the future of vertical transportation.

For more information about this topic, please contact Dan Cellucci, President [email protected].