Nexus 21 Featured in Airpark News

In May 2006, Nexus 21 was featured in Airpark News. This article, written by Sarah Laidlaw, is packed with a ton of information about Nexus 21, the unique TV lift systems, and the creators of this quiet, space-saving, must-have device...

Jeff Meskan and Steve Lewine are retirees who met on the tennis courts of Scottsdale Ranch Tennis Club. Between matches they would talk. Meskan says, "Steve was always the idea guy and this idea sounded great." The idea he speaks about is Nexus 21, which Meskan and Lewine started design and development on about one year ago.

Nexus 21, which officially opened its doors in January 2006, is the manufacturer and distributor of a unique flat-screen TV lift system and associated custom cabinets. Lewine says, "We started with a blank piece of paper and have created something that goes far beyond our closest competitor, who has been in business 50 years." The reasoning behind this statement is Nexus 21's technology allows for quieter operation, smaller necessary space and easier installation all at a lower price.

The TV lift itself is designed after those used in the hospital and medical fields, operating smoothly and quietly due to its stable, chain driven system. It can hold up to 180 pounds and up to a 45-inch LCD TV. It uses a double-telescoping quick-rise lift that vertically extends up to 26-and-a-half inches. The software involved in the lift system provides safety precautions, including a slow start and stop and collision control in that it reverses when meeting any unusual pressure. Nexus 21 also provides a five-year warranty, which is unusual in the industry, and are confident. Meskan says, "We tested the device at 30,000 cycles and there was no difference in its performance from the first cycle."

The space necessary for the TV lift can be as small as four-inches-wide and 22-inches-tall. This is due to the unique bracketing system and mechanics of the TV lift, most of which is manufactured locally. Lewine adds, "Everything is manufactured as locally as possible and only the precision mechanism that drives the unit is manufactured outside of the U.S." The small design allows for the TV lift to be placed within its stylish cabinet at the end of a bed, while appearing only as intrusive as an extension of the bed. It can be manuevered around the room and, compared to a wall-mounted TV, does not detract from the room's decor. Beyond that, the experience of watchin a plasma TV located at the foot of a bed as opposed to an adjacent wall has the clear advantage. Lewine explains, "Placing our LCD television cabinet at the foot of the bed would be the physical equivalent of watching a 65-inch screen, mounted 15-feet away. Size is important; it creates cinematic impact." The cabinets themselves may be customized to an individual taste with a variety of hardwoods, finishes and designs to match any decor.

The TV lifts are shipped UPS usually for under $50, and according to Lewine and Meskan, are easily installed. All TV lifts come with everything needed for their installation, right down to a wire management accessory. Beyond that, Nexus 21 offers follow-up customer service for any questions and in-home installation for any television sets purchased through them. Nexus 21 ships its product nationally and it is used beyond the bedroom, including in offices for video conferencing and presentations, in hotels for its sleek look and convenience, and on boats and in RVs as a space saver.

Originally a manufacturer of silk products and a retailer of office furniture by occupation, Lewine and Meskan have tasted retirement and ventured back into entrepreneurship in a new field, and look towards a bright future. They invite people to stop by their showroom, visit their Web site or just call with questions.

To learn more about Nexus 21 or to order your own TV lift system, click here.