The ADAMS Advantage

The ADAMS Advantage

More Parts. Delivered Faster. It’s not only our slogan, but our way of doing business. We have the most extensive inventory of parts, for installations new and old, and more than 97 percent of them ship the same day from our state-of-the-art distribution center. We’re proud to be professionals’ first call when they need an answer or a part fast.

Our company was founded in 1930 in a tiny, two-person machine shop, so friends in the elevator trades could get the parts they needed faster than they could from the big suppliers. Adams Manufacturing quickly established itself as the go-to resource for elevator mechanics who needed parts fast, eventually evolving into Adams Elevator Equipment Company.

Amazingly, that same spirit still lives on today at ADAMS. Why do we work to preserve it? Because we know you have a job to do—and we have a name to live up to. ADAMS continues as an independent-minded supplier, helping keep elevators and escalators running and passengers safe by providing the right parts when they’re needed most.

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Meet the ADAMS team

Daby Kio

Daby Kio

Electrical Engineer

Daby has over seven years of experience in the elevator and escalator industry. His bachelor’s degree in Computer and Electrical Engineering, MBA in Engineering Management and passion for challenge in finding parts make him a natural fit at ADAMS—and Daby’s dedication to his colleagues makes him an invaluable member of the team.

Molly Cruz

Molly Cruz

National Sales and Process Manager

Molly has always loved to acquire and apply new knowledge. That drive guided her to a Master’s Degree in Business Management and throughout her journey from ADAMS customer service representative to her current role as National Sales and Process Manager. She works hard to help ADAMS remain the industry’s premier source for parts, always meeting her customers’ needs with passion and integrity. Molly is proud of her background as a first-generation Latina, native Chicagoan and current Floridian—as well as her accomplishments in every role.

Susie Zehner

Susie Zehner

Lead Sales Representative

Susie began her career at ADAMS in 1995. Over two decades later, she’s still solving tough problems and connecting with ADAMS customers. Susie’s career has always been defined by her passion for building expertise, keeping up with changes in processes, practices and technology and teaching her coworkers to do the same. The industry is always evolving—and as Lead Sales Representative, she looks forward to helping ADAMS evolve along with it.

Michael Thinnes

Michael Thinnes

Mechanical Engineer

Michael is a lifelong Chicagoan and has been with ADAMS for over fifteen years. In that time, he has led numerous initiatives for the company, including introducing new job software and documentation to supporting high-end custom parts. As a graduate with honors from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Michael loves applying his Mechanical Engineering degree to machine design, product development and daily operations.

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