Elite’s Grand Re-Opening was a great success and attracted nearly 200 people from the construction industry as well as the wider community. The Re-Opening celebrated Elite’s recent upgrades including a totally refinished yard and new dedicated training facility. The event included displays and demonstrations by industry leaders JLG and Hilti. Special guests included LA County Sheriff Villanueva and the Mayor of Artesia, Mayor Rene Trevino. A […]
On Sept. 28th, Elite had our Grand Re-Opening and fundraising event for the LA Sheriff’s Youth Foundation. (-Instagram) In keeping with Elite’s commitment to the community this brought many friends and customers out for a very worthy cause. The Sheriff’s Youth Foundation champions the need to invest in the youth of LA County. They invest in a wide range of programs to support and mentor youth to become future leaders in the community. LA County […]
This month you can buy a used 1230es from Elite for only $4500! We currently have 2007 & 2008 models priced at $4,500 each. The 1230es is a very small and versatile machine designed to get a single person up to a 12’ platform height. Limited quantities, Financing available! Key Specs SEE ALL SPECS Platform Height: 12 ft / 3.66 m Machine Width: 2 ft 6 in. / 0.76 m Key Features Low maintenance, energy efficient […]
On August 10th, the Senate passed the bipartisan $1 trillion Infrastructure Plan. If it is passed by the House, it would provide the largest federal investment in the nation’s transportation system ever. It would invest in building and repairing bridges and transportation infrastructure as well as invest in building drinking water and waste water infrastructure. “This infrastructure package contains the most significant investment in our nation’s infrastructure in a generation and could yield crucial wins […]
Housing starts fell below expectations for July according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The New Residential Construction report measures Starts, which specifically measure new home construction for the month as well as Permits, which were up for the month and a positive forward indicator. The seasonally-adjusted annual rate for Starts was 1.53 million down from 1.65 million in June. Permits however increased from an adjusted rate of 1.59 million in June, to […]
This month, we’d like to share a win-win customer success story about a successful MEWP’s training and rental of a popular and versatile boom lift: the JLG 1350SJP Ultra Series Telescopic Boom Lift. This lift features 100,000 psi steel – 40% stronger than the competition and it’ll lift a thousand pounds to a 135 ft height. One of our favorite customers, Sanchez Solar Cleaning was tasked with cleaning the solar panels at the Angeles National […]
Republicans blocked action on the new bipartisan infrastructure deal on July 26th, but lawmakers said they expected to close in on a final agreement by early next week (citation). A group of bipartisan senators worked privately with White House aids to put the deal together as the first phase of a much larger infrastructure package proposed by the Biden administration. Some Republicans have said the proposal was being rushed and shouldn’t be voted on when […]
Home building professionals have seen a historic increase in material costs this year. Lumber has been the biggest culprit going from a pre-pandemic level of about $400 per thousand board feet to a record $1,700 per thousand board feet in May. Are these wild price increases a result of inflation bursting through the entire economy? The infusion of trillions of dollars into the American economy through pandemic relief including stimulus checks, boosted unemployment benefits, and […]
The Product Spotlight this month is on the Genie 3232. This is a very unique machine able to go up to 32’ and is only 32” wide. This narrow unit is able to go through a standard door where the common 46” wide model has to go through a double door. Electrically-powered, it is available with Genie AC E-Drive or hydraulic drive configuration. Overview: Genie® AC E-Drive configuration offers increased runtime, reduced maintenance costs and industry-leading performance […]
This months product spotlight is on the compact JLG G5-18 Telehandler For the job site where space is at a premium and productivity is a necessity, the G5-18A telehandler delivers the maneuverability and versatility you need. This is a small versatile telehandler that is low profile and able to fit into a parking structure and great for landscaping too. Important features include – Superior Maneuverability Tight turning radius, narrow width and low machine height – […]