Total Access Elevator Acquires LA Elevator as Part of Growth Strategy
'LA Elevator has built a reputation for reliability and long-term customer relationships,' said Hugo Vega, General Manager and Managing Partner of Total Access. 'Bringing their team into Total Access is another step in our strategy to expand our platform and deliver even greater value to our customers.'
Adam Zacuto, Principal at Century Park Capital Partners and Board Member of Total Access, added: 'This acquisition reflects our ongoing commitment to building the leading independent elevator services company in Southern California through both organic growth and targeted acquisitions.'
In connection with the acquisition, Total Access has partnered with the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) and the Local 18 to convert LA Elevator's non-union workforce to union members. Both the IUEC and the Local 18 have expressed enthusiastic support for welcoming the talented technicians from LA Elevator.
The integration of LA Elevator's experienced technicians and maintenance portfolio will ensure continuity for employees and customers, with no immediate operational changes.
About Total Access Elevator
Founded in 2008, Total Access is a leading independent provider of commercial elevator services, including modernization, maintenance, and repair. The company serves a diverse client base, including multi-family residential buildings, corporate headquarters, office buildings, and institutional facilities. Headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, CA, Total Access prioritizes quality, responsiveness, and customer value. For more information on Total Access, visit www.totalaccesselevator.com.
About Century Park Capital Partners
Century Park Capital Partners is a Los Angeles-based private equity group established in 2000 that invests in family businesses, owner-operated firms and corporate divestitures with the purpose of accelerating growth and transforming these companies into leading industry players. We specialize in acquiring strategically well-positioned yet under-resourced middle market companies with identifiable potential for value creation. We leverage our C-level executive partners ('Century Leaders') in targeted sectors to build an investment thesis, evaluate opportunities, and lead portfolio companies through the value creation process. We further support our investments with proven operational and best practice initiatives, led by our operating team, including buy-and-build acquisition integration programs and infrastructure additions. For more information on Century Park, visit www.centuryparkcapital.com.
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