Here are a few pictures from this year’s National Association of Elevator Contractors Expo in New Orleans, Louisiana.  We had a fantastic time and hope you did, too!  Thanks for stopping by to see us!

We also want to congratulate Adam Bey of Handel & Son Elevator/Lift Company — you won our iPad 2 Raffle!  Enjoy your new toy and make sure to visit www.truxes.com while you’re browsing the web.  🙂

We will be at the NAEC Expo in New Orleans, LA and we would like to see you!  Please stop by our booth, #744.  As always, we will have on display various items from our catalog and a variety of custom signage, as well as new information about our web store!

And while you’re there why not enter for a chance to win an Apple iPad 2?  That’s right, we’re raffling an iPad 2 off to one lucky winner!  Don’t miss out!

To find out more about the NAEC 2011 Convention and Expo, please visit www.naec.org.

We have a new category at www.truxes.com and it’s completely devoted to VINYL DECALS!  Now almost ALL of our stock signs are available as decals!  Available now:  OSHA, Escalator, No Smoking, and In Case of Fire.  Die-Cut vinyl decals are digitally printed with permanent, pressure-sensitive adhesive.  These durable decals are suitable for outdoor use.  Comes standard with white background and back slit for easy application.  Lead time is only 1-3 business days!

We also have the capabilities to manufacture custom kiss-cut vinyl decals.  If interested in custom decals, please email us at sales@truxes.com.

Ordering just became even easier at www.truxes.com!  You now have the ability to create an account to use a PO number at checkout!

We hope this new feature will allow our existing customers who already use POs to utilize our site.  When purchasing with a PO number you also gain the access to ship with your UPS and FedEx credit account numbers.  By ordering through our web store you have the ability to track the progress of your order, and will be emailed a tracking number the day it ships.  To register for a PO account please email us at sales@truxes.com.  We will set you up with an account right away so you can be on your way to our checkout screen in no time at all!

Each day we are bombarded with advertisements, billboards and signs of all kinds. It’s no wonder that a lot of these signs are taken for granted or even go unnoticed. However, many laws and regulations require very specific and recognizable signage in the workplace or public areas for the safety of everyone.

If you are a business owner then you are probably already aware of some of the requirements you must meet and signage you must display around the workplace. Several laws and agencies are in place to regulate these requirements and have very specific guidelines that must be followed.

ADA, or the Americans with Disabilities Act, was created to protect the rights and prevent discrimination against disabled Americans. The ADA sets requirements to ensure fair employment opportunities, access to government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation and much more.

As part of the Americans with Disabilities Act, businesses must display ADA signage that meets specific guidelines to be considered compliant. Signs must be set on a reflective background, they must use raised lettering, and also meet specific height requirements. All of this is done to ensure that the signs are easily readable and understandable. Some ADA signs you may recognize are a “Wheelchair Accessible” sign or “Use Stairs In Case of Fire” sign.

ADA also specifies that braille be used in some cases for the visually impaired. This includes signage in elevators, stairwells and by exits. Again specific height specifications are in place to ensure that they can be properly read by someone who is visually impaired. Braille characters are also commonly used on hotel, resort and hospital signage. These signs may identify specific locations at these places such as “Hotel Lobby,” “Resort Concierge” and “Emergency Room Entrance” or may simply be used on room number signage.

Other signage in the workplace includes signs regulated by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration or OSHA. These signs are in place to protect the safety of all workers. Some of these may be more specific to your actual occupation but include warnings like “Danger” or “Caution” signs – or identify a freight elevator and its capacity. Other types of safety signage used to protect patrons include escalator signage in department stores, “Emergency Room Entrance” signs at hospitals or “No Smoking” signs in hotels. Still other types of signage are displayed for patron convenience rather than safety such as “Hospital Cafeteria” signage, “Concierge” hotel signage and “Health Club” resort signage. While not typical OSHA signage, these types of signs still play a vital role in keeping people informed and safer during their visit.

As you can see signage is a very important and a government regulated part of the workplace. It is best to talk to a professional who understands the laws and can assist you with all the requirements. Make sure you purchase your signs from a company who also knows and understands ADA and OSHA laws.

Signage has become so commonplace that it is often overlooked. Next time you pass a sign informing you of the fire exits or stairwells, or letting you know that your favorite restaurant is handicapped accessible remember that these are there for your safety and the safety of everyone.

I’ve been a fan of The Office since Ricky Gervais made the British version.  When they decided to bring it to the states I thought it would be hard to find a replacement for David Brent, but then I was introduced to Steve Carell’s version, Michael Scott, and I instantly fell in love.  I’ve been obsessed with the show and the characters since the beginning, and when I heard Ricky Gervais was going to bring his character back for an appearance on the American version I was THRILLED!

I immensely enjoyed seeing the interaction between David Brent and Michael Scott.  They are so juvenile apart that I knew their meeting would be unforgettable for The Office fans.  But what I didn’t know is that it would be even more memorable for Truxes Company!

Our jambs are shown in the background of their meeting!  I’ve embedded the link to the video for anyone that is interested in watching the debut of Truxes Elevator Signage on The Office!

The Office – Michael Scott meets David Brent

It’s hard to believe it’s already time for the holidays!

As a special treat for our blog readers we are offering 5% off your next order at www.truxes.com.  Simply provide promo code “HOLIDAY” at checkout. (Expires 1.1.11).

We appreciate your business and look forward to the upcoming year!  Have a wonderful holiday season!

We’ve been talking about it for a while, we’ve been working endlessly getting it exactly how we know you’ll want it, and we are proud to announce the launch of The New Truxes Web Store!

All of our catalog items are available in our store!  And the best part is they are customizable!  Our customers now have the ability to choose any catalog item and customize it to their exact material, finish and characters — all with just a few simple clicks!

We’ve made ordering as easy as possible.  With our new, organized layout, you should not have a problem finding the exact product you need.  Our category descriptions are crisp and clear, and we’ve added a “Top Sellers” section to each category for easy access to frequently purchased products.  Do you know what you’re looking for but aren’t sure what category it would be under?  Just type a keyword into the search field at the top of the page and the page will jump directly to the items that match your keyword.

If by chance you do encounter a question or problem on the site, we have a brand new feature called “Truxes Live Chat.”  We now have the ability for our customers to chat directly with one of our customer service representatives!  As always, you can reach us by phone or the “Contact Us” section of the site, but if you have a question you need the answer to right away and don’t want to be tied to the phone, then just select the “Live Chat” button and we will be happy to assist you!

We have already seen a great response to our new site, and we look forward to the upcoming months while we continue to add and improve the store.  Keep an eye out for our new category, “Same Day Shipping,” that will have a wide variety of products that are available for UPS Shipping if you place your order by 2 p.m. CST.  We hope to launch this new category in the upcoming weeks!

Our goal, as always, is to make your experience with Truxes Company as easy and enjoyable as possible.  We love hearing your feedback so please leave a comment, send us a message through the site, or send us a live chat request.  We look forward to hearing from you!



We’d like to express our gratitude to the existing and potential customers that stopped by our booth at the NAEC Show in Cincinnati, Ohio this year! We hope you like what you saw!
Check out our facebook page for our photos from the show!