ThyssenKrupp Access Joins Housing Council

ThyssenKrupp Access joins the NCHI, the suppplier 100 of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

Grandview, MO (PRWEB) October 15, 2004 -- ThyssenKrupp Access is the first residential elevator manufacturer to join the National Council of the Housing Industry (NCHI) -- The Supplier 100 of the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB). NCHI is the supplier division of NAHB and serves manufacturers, distributors and service providers in the building and remodeling industry.

Established in 1964, NCHI serves all associate members of the National Association Home Builders who supply products or services on a regional or national basis. Members provide more than products and services to more than 220,000 NAHB members. Through participation on various builder committees and councils, education and networking, NCHI members gain a better understanding of the building market. And through dialogue with builders and contractors, they are able to resolve or minimize potential conflict and litigation.

As the industry leader, we felt becoming an active member of NCHI was imperative as we continue to educate and promote the use of residential elevators in future home design, said Patrick Phelan, business development manager at ThyssenKrupp Access. We look forward to sharing our residential elevator expertise with other NCHI members and working with them to execute the overall mission of the organization."

Membership in NCHI -- The Supplier of 100 NAHB will afford ThyssenKrupp Access the opportunity to interface with key players in the homebuilding industry and to capitalize on opportunities that benefit both homebuilders and their business, states Barbara McMurray, staff vice president of the organization.

About ThyssenKrupp Access

Since 1947, ThyssenKrupp Access, headquartered in Grandview, MO, has been the worlds leading accessibility equipment and residential elevator manufacturer. The company operations focus on two distinct markets. The Accessibility Division manufactures and distributes stair lifts, wheelchair lifts, and LU/LA elevators. The Residential Elevator Division manufactures and distributes home elevators. For more information about ThyssenKrupp Access, visit the companys Web site at www.accessind.com.

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