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New Contracts at TEI Group

2020 has brought many changes, but one thing that has not changed is the heart of TEI Group. Throughout this pandemic, we have been providing 100% service to our clients, while seeking new opportunities to expand our reach.

We are very happy to share that TEI Group has been awarded the following contract awards over the last few months:

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Staff Promotions at TEI Group

TEI Group is proud to announce the promotions of three staff members who have demonstrated great leadership in their respective departments. They will continue to provide outstanding support and expertise to our customer community and the vertical transportation industry at large.

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TEI Celebrates 30 Years

TEI Group is a privately, independently owned shop with more than 300 employees that provides elevator service, installation and modernization to Greater NYC. Now in its 30th year, it works from two offices: the main one in Long Island City and a satellite office near Penn Station.

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Contract at Carnegie Plaza Residences at 162 West 56th St

162 West 56th Street – Modernization of One (1) Elevator. The Carnegie Plaza Residences at 162 West 56th Street is a classic pre-war condominium apartment building of Sixty-three units occupying the southeast corner of 7th Avenue and 56th Street.

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TEI Group awarded contract at Pacific Park Building 15

The Brodsky Organization, the developer behind City Tower and Enclave at the Cathedral, will begin construction early 2019 on Site B15. The 26-story tower will hold 300 market-rate apartments that will sit above a new middle school.

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TEI Group awarded contract at 615 10th Ave, NYC

TEI Group to install six (6) elevators and two (2) escalators at 615 10th Avenue, comprising 4 overhead geared traction passenger cars, 2 holeless hydraulic passenger service cars and 2 escalators.

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Contract with Related Construction at 555 West 22nd Street

TEI Group to install elevators at Related’s new condo project located at 555 West 22ndStreet.  Construction of (8) elevators will include 4 overhead gearless passenger cars, 2 overhead gearless services cars, 1 holeless hydraulic car, and 1 auto lift.

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Contract with Dematteis Construction at South Beach Psychiatric

The project consists of the construction of an approximately 250,000 gross square foot five-story replacement inpatient residential building on an approximately 9-acre footprint located in the northeast portion of the SBPC campus...

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Contract with Turner Construction at 601 Lexington Avenue

TEI Group awarded contract with Turner Construction Corporation to install 4 overhead machine-room-less elevators, 1 custom wheelchair lift and modernize 1 geared traction elevator at 601 Lexington Avenue...

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Building Congress Report Sheds New Light On City's Future Power Issues

NEW YORK, July 25, 2017 – With New York City's largest source of electricity generation marked for extinction amid a projected increase in energy demand, New York must add significant new electrical transmission and natural gas pipeline capacity, while also encouraging greater use of conservation over the next decade, according to a New York Building Congress report released today.

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Do You Think Before You React?

The alarm clock goes off. It's 4:45 a.m., and you hit the snooze button to give yourself an extra 15 minutes of sleep. But, do you really go back to sleep, or do you subconsciously start planning the day ahead of you? Are you thinking about how you and your team are going to install that Hollister-Whitney machine in the overhead, or topping off the rails in the #3 shaft or about that text message you received last night from one of your men informing you that he will be out sick today?...

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Glen Smocovich joins TEI Group as Account Executive

TEI Group welcomes Glen Smocovich into his new position as Account Executive. With extensive elevator, escalator and client service experience, Glen comes to TEI Group with over 30 years working knowledge of the vertical transportation industry...

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Contract with Turner Construction at 37 Blue Slip

TEI Group awarded contract with Turner Construction Corporation to install 4 overhead gearless and 2 hole-less hydraulic elevators at 37 Blue Slip, Greenpoint Brooklyn...

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Steven Bonardi joins TEI Group as Maintenance Manager

TEI Group welcomes Steven Bonardi into his new position as Maintenance Manager. With extensive field, code, inspection and project management expertise, Steven comes to TEI Group with over 30 years of hands on working knowledge of the vertical transportation industry. Prior to joining TEI Group, Steven worked for BOCA Group elevator consulting, Consolidated Edison Elevator Division, ThyssenKrupp, and Archer Elevator Companies in progressively senior positions...

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TEI Group is proud to support Salute to Freedom

TEI Group is proud to support Salute to Freedom. Held on May 25, 2017 aboard the the historic aircraft carrier Intrepid in New York City. Congratulations to this year's honorees, Marc Holliday, Chief Executive Officer, SL Green Realty, Andrew Mathias, President, SL Green Realty and The Honorable John F. Kelly, Secretary of Homeland Security...

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Introducing the New TEI Group Website

Introducing the NEW TEI Group Website. Your destination for elevator and escalator solutions. Check the News section for the latest updates. Find out what's happening at TEI Group and the latest developments within the Elevator & Escalator industry...

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TEI Group Supports the ACE Mentor Scholarship

TEI Group is proud to support the 2017 ACE Mentor Scholarship, through its participation in the 22nd Annual Luncheon honoring: L. Jay Cross, President, Hudson Yards Related Companies, Feniosky Pena-Mora, Commissioner, NYC Department of Design & Construction, and Michael Neary, Chief Operating Officer, Structure Tone...

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TEI Group Proudly Supports the Boy Scouts of America

TEI Group Proudly Supports the Boy Scouts of America through its participation in the 60th Annual Construction & Transportation Industry "Good Scout" Award Luncheon honoring Sabrina L. Kanner, Executive Vice President, Design & Construction, Brookfield Properties, Robert P. Sanna, Executive Vice President, Design & Construction, Forest City Ratner, Joe K. Posillico, President & CEO, Poscillico Incorporated, and Mike Prohaska, Business Manager, Local 79, Construction & General Building Laborers...

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TEI Group proudly supports the Salvadori Center

TEI Group proudly supports the Salvadori Center through its participation in its annual cocktail benefit honoring Tyler Morse, CEO & Managing Partner, MCR Development and Coren Sharples, Founding Partner, SHoP Architects...

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On the Job With Mark Gregorio of TEI Group

New York, NY - Mark Gregorio was up at 4:15 AM, hit the gym, and at work in the City before 6:00 AM. "It's all good," he said over lunch. "I am very lucky. I love what I do. I'm very fortunate to be in the greatest City of the world that continues to grow up." Emphasis on the word "up."...

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TEI Group is proud to announce Wayne Locker as Equity Partner

TEI Group is proud to announce Wayne Locker, Director Technical Support and Education, as Equity Partner. Wayne commented, "After 11 years of service at TEI Group and over 44 in the industry, I am honored to be granted the title of Partner. Our company has grown from humble beginnings 27 years ago and continues to expand as an industry leader. I am pleased to play my part in its success"...

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TEI hires Senior Vice President Modernization & Construction

TEI Group is excited to have Kevin Lynch join the company into his new position as Senior Vice President - Modernization & Construction. Kevin is also joining the company as an Equity Partner. Principles Mark Gregorio, President, and Michael Staub, Executive VP Operations, commented that Kevin's role in the firm is just one of many steps the company is taking to fulfill its vision of being the leading expert of vertical transportation solutions; including technology, service and environmental sustainability...

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Mark Gregorio honored at the Real Estate Marketplace Awards ceremony

Mark Gregorio, President of TEI Group, was recognized at a Gala hosted by the Tribune Press and Real Estate Marketplace celebrating Excellence in Real Estate. The event honored business leaders who have been instrumental in transforming the NYC skyline. Guest speakers included NYC Mayor De Blasio, who thanked Gregorio and other recipients for all they have done for Queens and all New York City...

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