Our Services
At Middus Elevator and Allied Technologies International Limited, we offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to keep your elevators running smoothly, safely, and efficiently. With our expertise in handling all major elevator brands—Otis, Mitsubishi, Kone, Yaskawa, and Schindler—we leverage our homegrown indigenous talent to provide cost-effective, high-quality solutions tailored to your needs. Below, we delve into each service in detail, explaining the benefits, processes, and why MIDDUS ELEVATOR AND ALLIED TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED is the ideal partner for your elevator needs.
1. Elevator Repair
When your elevator malfunctions, it can disrupt your business operations and inconvenience your tenants or customers. At MIDDUST, our team of experienced technicians is equipped to diagnose and repair a wide range of elevator issues, from minor glitches to major mechanical failures. We service all elevator brands, ensuring that your system is restored to full functionality with minimal downtime.
Why Choose MIDDUS ELEVATOR AND ALLIED TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED for Repairs?
Quick Response:
We understand the urgency of elevator repairs and strive to minimize downtime, ensuring your building remains operational.
Expertise Across Brands:
Our technicians are trained to handle all major elevator brands, ensuring compatibility and quality in every repair.
Cost-Effective Solutions:
We focus on repairing rather than replacing components whenever possible, saving you money.
Preventive Insights:
During repairs, we identify potential future issues and provide recommendations to avoid recurring problems.
Common Repair Services
Electrical System Troubleshooting and Repair
Mechanical Component Replacement
Door and Safety System Adjustments
Emergency Alarm and Communication System Fixes
Our repair process begins with a thorough diagnostic assessment to pinpoint the root cause of the issue. We then provide a detailed report and a cost-effective repair plan, ensuring transparency and efficiency. By leveraging our indigenous expertise, we can source parts locally when appropriate, reducing costs and lead times for our clients.
2. Elevator Modernization
Modernizing your elevator is a strategic investment that can significantly enhance its performance, safety, and aesthetic appeal. At MIDDUST, our modernization services bring your elevator up to date with the latest technology, improving energy efficiency, reliability, and user comfort. This is our flagship service, reflecting our commitment to transforming outdated elevators into modern, efficient systems.
Why Modernize Your Elevator? Elevators typically have a lifespan of 20 to 30 years, after which their performance may decline, leading to frequent breakdowns, higher maintenance costs, and outdated aesthetics. Modernization addresses these issues by upgrading critical components, offering several benefits:
Cost-Effectiveness
Modernizing is often more economical than replacing an entire elevator. By upgrading key components, you extend the life of your system while enjoying the benefits of new technology.
Energy Efficiency
- Older elevators can consume significant power. Modernization incorporates energy-efficient components, such as variable frequency drives (VFDs) and LED lighting, reducing utility bills and environmental impact.
Improved Safety
- Modernization ensures compliance with the latest safety standards, including features like emergency communication systems, automatic rescue devices, and seismic safety systems, reducing the risk of accidents.
Aesthetic Upgrades
- Updating the elevator’s interior with modern finishes, lighting, and displays enhances your building’s appeal, making a positive impression on tenants and visitors.
Compliance with Regulations
Building codes and safety regulations evolve over time. Modernization ensures your elevator meets current requirements, avoiding potential fines or operational halts.
Increased Property Value
- A modernized elevator can increase the market value of your property, making it more attractive to potential buyers or tenants.
Key Components of Modernization
Our modernization services cover a wide range of components and systems, tailored to your elevator’s specific needs:
Drive Systems
Upgrading from outdated DC drives to modern AC variable frequency drives (VFDs) for improved energy efficiency, reduced noise, and smoother operation.
Control Systems
Installing microprocessor-based controllers that offer advanced features like group control, destination dispatch, and predictive maintenance capabilities.
Doors and Operators
Replacing old door operators with energy-efficient models that provide smoother, quieter operation and enhanced safety features.
Safety Devices
Upgrading governors, safeties, and buffers to meet current safety standards, ensuring passenger protection.
Car and Hoistway Fixtures
Modernizing the car interior with new panels, lighting, and digital displays, as well as updating hoistway equipment like guide rails and counterweights.
Machine Room Equipment
For elevators with machine rooms, we upgrade motors, controllers, and other equipment to improve efficiency and reliability.
The Modernization Process
Our modernization process is designed to be efficient and minimally disruptive
Site Survey and Needs Assessment:
We conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your elevator’s condition, identifying areas for improvement based on performance, safety, and aesthetic goals.
Conceptual Design
We develop a tailored modernization plan that aligns with your requirements and budget, outlining the components to be upgraded and the expected benefits.
Detailed Design and Procurement
We create detailed specifications and source high-quality components from trusted suppliers, leveraging local networks when possible to reduce costs.
Construction and Installation
Our skilled technicians install the new components with precision, coordinating with your building’s operations to minimize disruption.
Commissioning and Testing
We perform rigorous testing to ensure the modernized system meets all safety and performance standards, including compliance with local regulations.
Ongoing Maintenance
We offer maintenance plans to keep your modernized elevator in top condition, ensuring long-term reliability and performance.
Case Study: Transforming an Outdated Elevator
- Replacing the outdated DC drive with a new AC variable frequency drive (VFD) to improve energy efficiency and reduce noise.
- Installing a microprocessor-based controller to enhance performance, enabling features like car call registration and hall call allocation for optimized traffic flow.
- Upgrading the door operator to a modern model with soft-stop technology for smoother, quieter operation.
- Enhancing safety systems with an emergency communication system and an automatic rescue device to ensure passenger safety during power outages.
The modernization was completed in just two weeks, with work scheduled during off-peak hours to minimize disruption. The result was a faster, quieter, and more reliable elevator that significantly improved tenant satisfaction. The energy savings from the new drive system reduced the building’s utility bills by an estimated 20%, and the modernized interior enhanced the property’s appeal, contributing to higher tenant retention rates.
The Future of Elevator Technology
IoT Sensors
These detect wear and tear on components, enabling predictive maintenance to prevent breakdowns before they occur.
AI Algorithms
These optimize elevator traffic patterns, reducing wait times and improving efficiency in high-traffic buildings.
Destination Dispatch Systems
These group passengers by destination, minimizing stops and enhancing efficiency, particularly in multi-elevator buildings.
Analysis & optimization
By modernizing with MIDDUST, you’re not just upgrading your current system; you’re future-proofing it for the next decade and beyond.
Why Choose MIDDUS ELEVATOR AND ALLIED TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDfor Modernization?
Expertise Across Brands
Indigenous Talent
Quality Assurance
Minimized Disruption
Cost Considerations The cost of modernization varies depending on factors such as the elevator type (hydraulic or traction), its current condition, the components being upgraded, and any additional features like destination dispatch systems. However, modernization is typically more cost-effective than full replacement, offering long-term savings through reduced energy and maintenance costs, as well as increased property value. Our team provides transparent cost estimates and works with you to develop a plan that fits your budget.
Maintenance Contracts
Regular maintenance is the cornerstone of keeping your elevator in optimal condition. At MIDDUST, we offer flexible maintenance contracts tailored to your specific needs and budget. Our maintenance programs are designed to prevent breakdowns, extend the lifespan of your elevator, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
What’s Included in Our Maintenance Contracts?
At Middus Elevator and Allied Technologies International Limited, we are committed to delivering excellence in every service we provide. Our team stays up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to offer you the best possible solutions. Contact us today to learn how we can elevate your building’s performance.
Routine Inspections
Regular checks of all critical components, including drive systems, control systems, doors, and safety devices, to identify potential issues before they escalate.
Preventive Maintenance
Scheduled tasks such as lubricating moving parts, adjusting tensions, cleaning components, and replacing worn parts to maintain optimal performance.
Emergency Response
24/7 access to our emergency service team, ensuring rapid response to any issues that arise.
Documentation and Reporting
Detailed reports on the condition of your elevator, including work performed, parts replaced, and recommendations for future maintenance.
Why Choose a Maintenance Contract?
Cost Savings
Enhanced Safety
Peace of Mind
Compliance
Customized Plans: We understand that every building has unique needs. Our maintenance contracts can be customized to include basic preventive maintenance, comprehensive service coverage, or anything in between. Whether you manage a single elevator in a residential building or a bank of elevators in a commercial high-rise, we have a plan that’s right for you.
Case Study: Proactive Maintenance in Action: In a recent project, we provided a maintenance contract for a residential complex in Lagos with three Schindler elevators. The client had experienced frequent breakdowns due to inconsistent maintenance by a previous provider. Our team implemented a comprehensive maintenance plan that included monthly inspections, quarterly preventive maintenance, and 24/7 emergency response. Within six months, the frequency of breakdowns dropped by 80%, and tenant complaints decreased significantly, demonstrating the value of proactive maintenance.
4. Emergency Services
Elevator issues can arise unexpectedly, causing stress and disruption. That’s why MIDDUS ELEVATOR AND ALLIED TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDoffers 24/7 emergency response services. Our team is always on standby to provide rapid assistance, resolving issues quickly to restore your elevator’s functionality. Whether it’s a stuck elevator, a power failure, or a malfunctioning component, we prioritize your safety and convenience.
Why Choose MIDDUS ELEVATOR AND ALLIED TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED for Emergency Services?
Rapid Response
Our team is available around the clock, ensuring quick resolution of issues.
Skilled Technicians
Our emergency response team is trained to handle all types of elevator emergencies across all major brands.
Local Expertise
Our Lagos-based team can respond faster than international providers, minimizing downtime.
Consultation and Design
Whether you’re planning a new building or upgrading an existing one, our experts provide consultation and design services to help you select the ideal elevator solution. We consider your building’s specific needs, budget, and aesthetic preferences to deliver a customized plan that enhances functionality and value.
Our Consultation Services Include
Needs Assessment: Evaluating your building’s traffic patterns, usage requirements, and aesthetic goals.
System Design
Recommending the best elevator type (hydraulic, traction, or machine-room-less) and features for your needs.
Cost Analysis
Providing detailed cost estimates and ROI projections for modernization or new installations.
Aesthetic Integration
Designing elevator interiors that complement your building’s decor.
Parts and Accessories
We maintain an extensive inventory of genuine and compatible parts for all major elevator brands, including Otis, Mitsubishi, Kone, Yaskawa, and Schindler. Our parts department ensures you have access to high-quality components for repairs, maintenance, or upgrades, reducing downtime and ensuring compatibility.
Why Choose MIDDUS ELEVATOR AND ALLIED TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDfor Parts?
Wide Inventory
We stock parts for all major brands, ensuring quick availability.
Quality Assurance
We source parts from reputable manufacturers to ensure durability and performance.
Local Sourcing
Whenever possible, we leverage local suppliers to reduce costs and lead times.
Why Choose MIDDUS ELEVATOR AND ALLIED TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED for All Your Elevator Needs?
Indigenous Expertise
Our local team understands the unique challenges of the Nigerian market, offering tailored solutions that are both cost-effective and efficient.
Brand Versatility
We service all major elevator brands, making us a one-stop shop for your elevator needs.
Customer-Centric Approach
We prioritize trust, integrity, and long-term relationships, working closely with you to meet your goals.
24/7 Support
Our emergency services ensure you’re never left stranded, with rapid response times across Lagos.
At Middus Elevator and Allied Technologies International Limited, we are committed to delivering excellence in every service we provide. Our team stays up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to offer you the best possible solutions. Contact us today to learn how we can elevate your building’s performance.