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Marine Innovations, Inc. – Assisting with accessibility since 1991

Marine Innovations, Inc. – Assisting with accessibility since 1991

Marine Innovations, Inc. – Assisting with accessibility since 1991

Company Overview
Marine Innovations, Inc. has been the North American industry leader in inclined elevators for 30 years.  Our roots are based in the residential lift market, but our expertise quickly brought us to add commercial inclined elevator systems to our portfolio.  A client-focused company, Marine Innovations is driven by research, development and continuous improvement. 
 
Our systems are engineered to meet or exceed ASME A17.1-2013, Section 5.1 and 5.4 standards for inclined elevators. Our systems are approved for use in some of the most stringent states. Since no two hills are the same, each system is designed for that exact application. Our staff visits each site to build a firm estimate and provide the information required to engineer and build a strong, safe lift system.  Our factory trained installers professionally and efficiently install each system. Marine Innovations backs each system with the best warranty in the industry and provides exceptional factory support.
 
A Marine Innovations, Inc. inclined elevator will provide a homeowner with a durable, dependable lift to allow them to effortlessly enjoy their views and waterfront or provide a luxury resort, multi-unit residential facility, marina or any other commercial property a premium experience to their guests, hill access without steps.
 
Company History
Mike and Lori Botzet started Marine Innovations in 1991. Located in St. Paul, Minnesota, they manufactured and marketed the Bank Hoist inclined elevator. As the company grew, they moved to Frazee, Minnesota in 1997. Founder Mike Botzet was awarded a US patent for a bank hoist braking apparatus in 2001. In 2005 Marine Innovations elevator systems were approved for use on the Michigan Sand Dunes as they cause less erosion than stairs. In 2012 Nick Botzet, Mike and Lori’s son, joined Marine Innovations as sales and project manager. Sales growth has continued through 2020 with an increased dealer base and continued marketing throughout North America, Central America and the Caribbean. 
 
Product
Marine Innovations has produced over 600 inclined elevators including both commercial and residential systems. We have commercial installations in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio and Texas. Our safety record is impeccable with no failures resulting in property damage or personal injury. To ensure long-term reliability, we have a maintenance control program for an elevator contractor to follow. Marine Innovations was the first inclined elevator company to pursue code compliance as a business strategy. In addition to building our proprietary systems, Marine Innovations has taken on the task of retrofitting commercial systems to improve their performance and reliability. 
 
Personnel
Marine Innovations has been producing inclined elevators for 30 years.  We employ a dedicated, long term workforce. To ensure that each project has the highest attention to detail, we have complete in-house design, engineering and production capabilities. Marine Innovations only uses factory-trained installation personnel and we have support personnel to assist after the sale. Inclined elevators are our focus, our only business.
 
Our Promise
Marine Innovations will design and deliver the best-built inclined elevator, matching the customer’s needs and site. It will be supported by the industry’s best warranty and support personnel. Bring us your challenge for a professional solution.
 
For more information:
908 Main Ave. W., Frazee, MN. 56544
218-334-4666
info@marineinnovations.com
MarineInnovations.com
 

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