The elevator was the key to the modern city; it revolutionized the entire nature of buildings – and how people interact with them. In an industry built on innovation and problem-solving, SnapCab continues to develop creative solutions for 21st-century needs and challenges.
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Everything You Need to Know About SnapCab’s Elevator Interior System
The elevator was the key to the modern city; it revolutionized the entire nature of buildings – and how people interact with them. In an industry built on innovation and problem-solving, SnapCab continues to develop creative solutions for 21st-century needs and challenges.
July 20, 2024
We have over 25,000 installations across the country, maintain strong relationships with all major elevator maintenance companies and grow strategic partnerships with heavyweights like Corning Inc. Because of this, SnapCab has become the undisputed leader in elevator interior systems. But we’re not letting that make us complacent; continuous innovations and improvement continue to be the foundation of our high-rising company.
What is the SnapCab System?
The SnapCab elevator interior system consists of modular, interlocking panels that stack one on top of the other. Thanks to this streamlined installation method, pioneered by SnapCab Founder and CEO Glenn Bostock, workers can finish the job in a fraction of the time and at a fraction of the cost. Instead of days, you can remodel an elevator in hours. One-day installation delivers significant cost savings to customers and ensures minimal downtime for their elevators.
Back in 1996, SnapCab filed for a patent on our panel system. Our patented wall paneling system has been a ground-breaking innovation in the elevator industry. Unlike traditional methods, our panels interlock seamlessly, offering unmatched ease of installation and removal.
Effortless Assembly and Disassembly
Our interlocking panels connect securely yet can be easily dismantled for maintenance or reconfiguration, saving time and labor costs.
Versatility
Suitable for various support structures, including direct installation onto studs without the need for drywall, enhancing flexibility and reducing material costs.
Efficiency in Large Panel Installations
Specifically designed for elevators, our system allows for quick and economical assembly of large panels — a task traditionally labor-intensive and costly.
Our system makes remodeling elevator interiors a far more efficient process in two main ways:
Before Installation
SnapCab’s modular systems relieve the headache of code compliance and weight restrictions when planning and designing new elevator interiors. All SnapCab products are E84 tested in their end use-configurations, so cab interiors meet the ASME code requirements. And every quote comes with the product weights listed so there’s no guesswork.
During Installation
Our interlocking panels simple and quick to install. We streamline this process, even further, by including every single item elevator mechanics need to complete the job. (We even include the garbage bags to dispose of post-install waste!) This eliminates the downtime for trips to the hardware store or back to the shop. At the same time, we do not sacrifice aesthetics for ease and convenience. We have an enormous variety of quality materials, finishes, and styles for customers to choose from. We make it easy for clients to achieve unique design goals and create the look and feel they want.
Why Elevator Interiors? SnapCab: A History of Craftsmanship and Problem Solving
During his childhood, Glenn Bostock sowed the seeds for SnapCab in his parents’ workshop, where he spent hours working with wood. As a young adult, he studied Fine Wood Working at Bucks County Community College and apprenticed as an ecclesiastical furniture maker. Following this, Glenn opened his own shop specializing in high-end furniture and custom cabinetry, as well as wood repair and refinishing.
One day, a company contacted Glenn about remodeling its elevators to match the reception desk. As word of the successful modernization got out, he spent more time remodeling elevator interiors. This was a job few people did, as the practice of removing the entire cab to work on it was slow and arduous. In addition, traditional cab interiors used complicated clip systems that took 3 to 4 days to install.
To remedy this, Glenn developed his patented panel system and SnapCab was born. Since then, we have been helping customers save time, money, and aggravation on remodels and new builds for over 40 years now.
A craftsman at heart, Glenn and the SnapCab team devote exacting, meticulous care into all our work. The result: visually stunning interiors that meet applicable codes – and customers’ high expectations.
Less Hassle, Better Results: The Simple SnapCab Philosophy
One phrase easily sums up the SnapCab philosophy: Elevator interiors simplified. We tailor everything – from designing to ordering to installing – for ease, convenience, and superior results. The emphasis on simplicity, value, and exceptional customer service is intertwined through every facet of the business:
On Time
We deliver panels – and everything teams needs to install them – on time. This is evidenced by our better than 98% on time delivery over the last 3 years.
Ready To Go
Our team works hard to complete as many of the finishing details as possible. We provide a fully complete solution that reduces are clients’ install time and lessens the impact on the building’s occupants.
Tailored To the Customer
We respect the individual budgets and timelines of each unique project. In addition, our team works tirelessly to meet each customer’s unique needs.
360 Degree Support
Friendly, expert advice is available throughout the process from start to finish.
Safety Obsessed
Quality, Compliance, Ease, and Efficiency – these are pillars of the SnapCab system. But they all take a backseat to the most critical factor: safety.
No Fear Culture
Innovation is a way of life for the SnapCab team; we encourage our employees to solve problems with creative collaboration.
Ordered, Personalized, Delivered: A Look at the SnapCab Manufacturing Process
We manufacture our made to order paneling systems in Canada and the USA. The process is simple: the customers select the panel style they want and send us the cab interior’s measurements. Upon receiving the information, we get to work manufacturing them in one of our facilities.
Clients can modify the models in our catalog to meet specific aesthetic requirements. In this way, they always have the ability and flexibility to achieve their design goals. Rather than investing time and cost on a fully custom job, clients can optimize their design to fit within standard models. In other words, SnapCab elevator interior systems help you cut down on costs without cutting down on aesthetics and quality.
Additionally, with free design services, including presentation boards and 3D renderings, customers can see their design coming to life before their interior ever arrives in the building. Most recently we have built an online configurator to allow users to design their own model. Check out our design tool!
Thanks to our quality standards, we test all our catalog models for E84 end-use configuration. We do this by assembling the individual components as a unit (as they will be in the customer’s elevator interior). We then test them to ensure safety and code-compliance.
Lean and Mean: How Smarter Manufacturing Enables Better Customer Service
SnapCab values continuous improvement! The Lean Manufacturing model encourages our entire team to constantly innovate. We are constantly improving quality, reducing lead-time and decreasing waste. Thanks to this culture of improvement, we can focus on teamwork and effective communications. What does this mean for our customers? High-quality products delivered on time, at the lowest possible cost and with greater efficiency.
We employ lean methods such as 5S (Sort, Shine, Set in order, Standardize, and Sustain). Along with systems like Total Productive Maintenance, Kanbans, Value Stream Mapping, and more. These practices allow us to efficiently and quickly provide high-quality products for exceptional elevator interiors. By doing this, we pass cost and resource savings on to our customers.
Our Lean manufacturing process caught the eye of Corning Incorporated (creators of Gorilla® Glass). Together, we can leverage our respective histories of innovation to develop creative solutions for the next generation of elevator interiors.
Remodels and New Builds: Simplify Elevator Interiors
SnapCab systems work with all elevator cab shells; our versatile solutions can and will enhance the appearance and durability of our customers’ interiors. In addition to world-class elevator interior panels and ceilings, we provide thoughtful, timely, and high-quality service and support. SnapCab elevator interior systems are here to simplify modernizations – or new builds – every step of the way.