VDA Strengthens South-Central Inspection Presence with Acquisition of ESIS
East Hanover, NJ — VDA, a leading vertical transportation consulting and inspection firm in North America, is proud to announce the acquisition of Elevator Safety Inspection Services (ESIS), a leading elevator and escalator inspection company based in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
ESIS has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and responsive service across the south-central United States. Licensed across Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas, ESIS brings extensive regional coverage and deep industry expertise that will further strengthen VDA’s elevator and escalator inspection capabilities in a critical and growing part of the country.
“ESIS is a tremendous addition to the VDA family and a perfect fit for our inspection business,” said Theresa Tsamoutalis, Senior Vice President of Inspections at VDA. “Their strong reputation, geographic reach, and commitment to delivering high-quality service align seamlessly with our values. We are especially thrilled to welcome their leadership team of Mark White, Lorie White, David Bennett, Christine Bennett, and the entire ESIS team. Together, we are well positioned to expand our presence in the south-central U.S. while continuing to provide exceptional service to our clients.”
Through this acquisition, VDA enhances its ability to deliver consistent, high-quality inspection services with the responsiveness and local expertise clients expect. ESIS customers will continue working with the same trusted team, while gaining access to VDA’s broader resources, technology, and nationwide network of inspection and consulting professionals.
“We couldn’t be more excited to join the VDA family,” said Mark White of Elevator Safety Inspection Services. “Our customers can expect the same high level of service and responsiveness they’ve always relied on, with the added benefit of expanded capabilities and resources behind us. . This next step forward with VDA allows us to continue doing what we do best, focusing on our clients and delivering dependable, high-quality inspection services, while growing our ability to serve them even better over time.”
The addition of ESIS reflects VDA’s continued investment in its inspection services across the United States, bringing together respected regional firms to deliver best-in-class expertise, expanded coverage, and a consistent customer experience nationwide.
VDA is actively seeking acquisition opportunities with like-minded firms. Companies interested in joining the VDA family are encouraged to contact, Ryan Kurtzman, VDA’s M&A leader team at vdassoc.com/join-vda.
About VDA | vdassoc.com
VDA, Inc. is a leading elevator and escalator consulting and inspection firm in the US, Canada, and the UK, offering comprehensive services in vertical transportation systems since 1980. With offices across the United States and approximately 600 professionals, VDA has built a reputation for excellence through its technical expertise, innovation, and unwavering focus on client success. The firm provides vertical transportation services across all phases of a building’s life cycle, including design, inspections, modernizations, and maintenance evaluations. VDA’s mission is to provide excellence in vertical transportation consulting and inspection services, leveraging the collective expertise of our people while advocating for our clients to achieve the safest and most efficient solutions possible.
About Elevator Safety Inspection Services | elevatorsafetyinspection.net
Elevator Safety Inspection Services (ESIS) is an elevator and escalator inspection company based in Hot Springs, Arkansas, serving clients across the south central United States. Known for its dependable service, technical expertise, and customer-first approach, ESIS provides inspection services across multiple states, supporting building owners and operators with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and responsiveness.