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Elevator fixture line to operate independently of safety edge and communication business

Hauppauge, N.Y. (September 23, 2011) – The Board of Directors of Janus Elevator Products, Inc., has unanimously approved a separation of the company’s two core businesses – Janus elevator safety edges and Monitor Controls elevator fixtures. The board plans for Janus Elevator Products to continue as an independent company focused on its safety edge, emergency phone, and digital display components business, and spin-off its Monitor Controls elevator fixtures and touch-panel display business into an independent company. Each business has leading consumer brands and the new structure, effective October 1, 2011, will allow each to better serve its customers.

The new company, named Monitor Controls Inc., will continue to provide elevator fixtures and touch-panel display technology for the elevator industry. Rob Isabelle, currently vice president of engineering and manufacturing, will lead the new Monitor as president. Monitor will join Janus in Halma p.l.c.’s elevator division, along with TLJones, Memco and E-Motive.

As an independent entity, Monitor will be able to more effectively address customer priorities with cost effective and innovative solutions, as well as enhance its operational efficiency. Janus will retain its elevator safety edge, emergency phone, and digital display businesses. Mike Byrne will continue as president of Janus.

Both companies are well-positioned for the split with financial strength, flexibility and highly skilled, dedicated employees. The transition is expected to be transparent to customers. All current orders will be processed without interruption.

“The separation of these businesses will allow Janus to better execute a focused strategy to the benefit of consumers of all our product lines,” said Mike Byrne, Janus president. “In March we outlined a plan to address the changing requirements of our customers. Since then, we have observed the acceleration of these market trends, which has led us to take additional steps to transform Janus to meet emerging opportunities.”

“Monitor can now more effectively focus on enhancing service and streamlining the introduction of new products than we could as an operating segment of Janus,” said Rob Isabelle, president of Monitor Controls Inc. “With a renewed focus on our core design and manufacturing business, continued investment in new technology and commitment to build on the potential in the display business, we see a bright future for Monitor as an independent company.”

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Functional, economical and attractive car stations and hall lanterns in only three weeks
Hauppauge, N.Y. (August 30, 2011) – The Vanguard Fixtures line from Janus Elevator Products simplifies order and delivery of standard elevator equipment. The ADA, ASME compliant stainless steel fixtures are pre-engineered for low and mid rise elevators, keeping costs and lead times down, and shipment is guaranteed within three weeks of order receipt. In this economical range, a fully compliant car operating panel starts below $1300.

The Janus Vanguard Line shortens elevator fixture lead times to three weeks or less.

The Vanguard line includes 24V car operating panels, hall stations, hall lanterns and digital position indicators finished in durable, attractive #4 stainless steel. To shorten drawing and quoting times, Janus’ standard drawing and pricing sheets allow customers to quickly design and calculate the cost of a package that fits project needs and budget. 

Package options are now available for elevators with up to 12 stops (in any combination of front or rear entrances). The car operating panel fits requirements for 2004 and above ASME codes. Fire service cabinets are available with any key switch: J series, Yale, or Medeco, in compliance with 2004 and 2007 codes.

Digital display, hands-free phone, and fire service cabinet are standard on all car operating panels and included in the base price. Stainless steel studless push buttons eliminate the possibility of broken weld studs, minimizing maintenance. Vanguard push buttons are illuminated with a blue LED halo as standard. Hall lanterns are available with a choice of red, green, or white illumination. The fixtures meet all ASME17.1 2004 or later safety requirements.

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Delivers audio visual cues signaling elevator phone line failure
Hauppauge, N.Y. (August 4, 2011) – The Line Monitoring Alert (LMA) Panel from Janus Elevator Products meets ASME/B44 2009 and 2010 code requirements for elevator phone line status notification. The unit provides audible and visual signals in the building lobby in the event of phone line failure.

The Janus LMA meets ASME/B44 2009 and 2010 code requirements.

When used with Janus EMS phones featuring the phone line monitoring option, the LMA unit completes the warning system. To manage multiple phone lines, the LMA can be used in conjunction with Janus’ Line Monitoring Expansion (LMX) unit. Mounted in the machine room, adding the LMX allows up to ten elevator phones to be connected to the LMA panel.

The LMA panel can operate as a standalone unit or be incorporated into a lobby panel. One pair of wires from either the elevator phone or LMX and 110 AC power are required for installation. Onboard volume control adjusts the audible signal, with a reset function to silence it using a standard J200 key. The unit resets automatically when the phone line is restored. A test feature enables manual system checks.

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Patton and Uzelac join manufacturer of elevator and communications safety equipment
Hauppauge, N.Y. (July 18, 2011) – Janus Elevator Products has expanded its sales force with two representatives in the southern United States.  Jane Patton and Rich Uzelac have been appointed Regional Sales Managers, providing sales and service support for Janus’ full range of elevator safety edges, fixtures, phones and display products.

Jane Patton, Regional Sales Manger, Janus Elevator Products

Patton comes to Janus with 10 years of technical outside sales experience, most recently with Elite Technical (Orlando, Fla.) as Director of Business Development.  As a Regional Sales Manager for Janus, Patton will cover seven southern states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.  Patton can be reached at 407-416-8249, jpatton@januselevator.com. 

Rich Uzelac, Regional Sales Manger, Janus Elevator Products

Uzelac brings over 25 years of sales management experience in real estate and construction.  Prior to joining Janus, he managed sales for ConstructSource Direct (Dallas, Texas).  His territory will include Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.  Uzelac can be reached at 214-422-0587, ruzelac@januselevator.com.

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Commander T2 meets standards for elevator car panels
Hauppauge, N.Y. (June 6, 2011) – The Commander T2 touch-screen car operating panel from Janus Elevator Products has been granted approval by the New York City Department of Buildings Elevator Division. The T2 is now the first touch screen approved in the United States for use as the main elevator car operating panel.

Commander T2 touch screen car operating panel is approved by the NYC Department of Buildings.

After reviewing the T2, the NYC Department of Buildings determined the vandal-resistant panel to be in compliance with ASME A.17.1, ICC/NCANSI A117.1-1998, and New York City Building Code. The easy to install panel increases elevator efficiency for transit time, enhances passenger experience and lowers the effect of wear and tear.

The Commander T2 car operating panel replaces traditional mechanical push buttons, going beyond simple functionality. The touch panel allows users to choose floor direction with a customizable interface that can be matched to building décor and programmed to deliver supplemental information. High resolution graphics pair tenant logos with floor buttons, provide multi-media building information and entertainment, or deliver advertising messages.

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Hauppauge, N.Y. (January 25, 2011) – Janus Elevator Products has appointed Rob Isabelle to the newly created position of Director and Vice President of Technology.

Rob Isabelle, Director and Vice President Technology Janus Elevator Products

Isabelle will manage the company’s technology department, guiding the development of new products for the company’s elevator fixture, phone, display and safety edge lines.  He will also serve on the Janus board of directors.

Isabelle comes to Janus from ThyssenKrupp Elevator, where he served most recently as Chief Operating Officer Manufacturing.  During his tenure at ThyssenKrupp, he held a number of senior positions including President of Computerized Elevator Controls.  Prior to that, Isabelle spent 13 years as a consultant with KJA Consultants of Toronto, Ontario.  He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from Lakehead University (Ontario, Canada).

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Direct replacement for the Otis Nogales phone
Hauppauge, N.Y. (April 7, 2010) – The MG3 from Janus Elevator Products provides an easy-to-install replacement car panel phone.  With remote microphone and phone line monitoring features the code-compliant MG3 was designed expressly as an alternative to Otis Nogales phone units.

The MG3 is a direct, drop-in replacement for the Otis Nogales phone

The compact, 1.73 inch by 3.74 inch board fits into the existing bracket on the back of the elevator car panel without modification, connecting to existing wiring and 24vdc power.  The remote microphone, with a provided 5 foot lead, can be placed where convenient to complete installation.  The built-in phone line monitoring feature complies with upcoming changes to code requirements.

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Panachrome 3D elevator safety edges can now be programmed with audible warnings
Hauppauge, N.Y. (February 22, 2010) –Panachrome 3D elevator safety edges from Janus Elevator Products combine premium infrared protection with illuminated segments that visually inform passengers when it is safe to enter or leave the elevator.  A new Voice Annunciator option adds audio information for safety that targets two passenger senses.

The Panachrome Voice Annunciator option delivers audio elevator door warnings.

Designed specifically for sites where additional safety is required by users, such as retirement homes, hospitals and public access buildings, the Panachrome Voice Annunciator option would provide audio cues for passengers who may not be able to see, or may fail to notice, visual cues of door movement.  Customer selected messages such as “Doors are opening, safe to enter,” and “Doors are closing, please use caution,” are factory pre-recorded for quick installation.  Volume can be controlled and adjusted on-site.

The appropriate voice message is triggered by a relay from the detector’s control box, which is signaled by the door open/close signals from the door operator motor.  The Voice Annunciator option is available on all new Panachrome 3D edges and as an upgrade on installed edges.

In addition to the Voice Annunciator option, all Panachrome 3D edges feature red/green illuminated visual indicators standard.  The illuminated segments glow green when it is safe to enter and exit the elevator and change to red to signal that the doors are about to close. 

The Panachrome 3D uses a combination of 3D detection in the landing zone and 2D detection between the doors, with a 154-beam light curtain offering maximum passenger protection. The edges are available in an Ultraslim 3/8 inch profile in addition to the standard 1 5/8 inch profile.  Custom operating mode configurations to suit particular installation needs.  The ‘timeout’ mode is ideal for hospitals as the doors will only start to close if the detection zone is clear, giving gurneys and wheelchairs time to enter the elevator safely.  At airports, it allows passengers with luggage carts and suitcases to avoid early door closings as they board the elevator.

The product complies with ADA requirements and the detectors can be used on both center-opening and side-opening doors.

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Brings together company’s four product lines on a single site
Hauppauge, N.Y. (January 18, 2010) –Janus Elevator Products has brought all of its product lines together in the virtual world on its new website at www.januselevator.com.  Elevator contractors, consultants and customers can now browse detailed product information for the company’s full line of fixtures, phones, displays and edges.

The new www.januselevator.com

“We’ve always had all of our product lines together in one physical location, but since incorporating the Monitor Controls fixture line and EMS phone lines several years ago, we’ve been maintaining the websites unique to each product line for customer convenience,” explained Janus President Mike Byrne.  “Now that everyone is familiar with these brands as part of Janus, we can consolidate.”

In addition to one-stop surfing, the new site has a clutter-free design with intuitive navigation.  Users can quickly move between product lines and series within product lines, or jump right to related accessories.  Information is given in quick useful bites with data and instruction sheets available to download for in-depth review. 

One of the areas most helpful to contractors and consultants is the Forms Page where downloadable Pricing forms make it easy to submit concise specs for quoting, and Survey forms facilitate documentation of existing job site conditions.

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LED screens bring entertainment, information to the elevator
Hauppauge, N.Y. (January 7, 2010) – E-Motive’s new Evolution range of multimedia elevator displays are now available from Janus Elevator Products in the United States. The ultra-slim LCD, thin-film transistor (TFT) screens provide in car entertainment and information, allowing building owners total control of the display content.

E-Motive Evolution Elevator displays from Janus Elevator Products.

The displays can be programmed for basic elevator information, such as floor number and elevator direction, as well as welcome messages, floor directories, advertisements, live TV feeds, video clips and live stock and share information.

The Evolution’s ultra-slim profile gives a sleek high-end feel and is easily incorporated into modernization projects.  The advanced LCD screens are available in a range of sizes (7.1”, 10.4”, 15”, 22” up to 42”) with portrait or landscape view orientation.  The crisp, high contrast image displays are illuminated with a long lasting and reliable backlight.

Buildings which feature E-Motive displays include New York’s Bloomberg Tower and new Yankee Stadium, the World Trade Centre Residence in Dubai, the Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong and Singapore’s Changi Airport.

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