Nexus 21 TV Lift Systems

Can't Find the Cookies!

2006-12-07T08:33:00.000-08:00

At Nexus21 we do not own a cookie cutting machine (although our employees would love that!). Just like each snowflake is a different shape, each piece of hardwood is a little different. For this reason, the staining process produces slightly varying results for each cabinet that we make. Therefore, we cannot guarantee color matching. Rest assured, however, that your custom cabinet will be one-of-a-kind - a true work of art!

Each TV lift cabinet that you buy is made to your specifications. Choose from six different finishes and a variety of trim options to suit your taste and match the style of your room.

Visit our Web site to learn more about ordering your custom TV lift cabinet through Nexus 21.

Our Octopus - Fewer Arms, More Purpose

2007-02-14T08:04:00.000-08:00

This is the "Current Sensor" that we affectionately call the "Octopus." It works in conjunction with the remote control so that when you start the lift "Up," the TV turns on automatically. When you start the lift "Down," the TV turns off automatically. That means less buttons and less figuring out how to make it work - just push the button and the Octopus knows what to do!

This is a safety device as well as a convenience: It eliminates the possibility of the TV being on while in the cabinet. LCDs and Plasma TVs generate a considerable amount of heat. When the lift is powered down, if the user forgets to turn off the TV or somehow the TV is turned on inside the cabinet, the amount of heat generated by the TV itself could reach up to 180 degrees. Being that cabinet is closed, the heat has no where to escape and may damage the mechanical components of the TV, the TV lift system or cabinet itself. Most televisions come equipt with a shut-off mechanism to power off when too much heat is generated, However, if the shut-off mechanism is not included in the TV, damage could result. The "Octopus," or Current Sensor, eliminates this concern.

Click here to learn more about other cool gadgets at like the Current Sensor at Nexus 21.

Roll In the Team Efforts

2007-03-13T11:55:00.000-07:00

Nexus 21 Gets Creative with New Business Development Manager, Nicole McClain

Nexus 21 has made an exciting decision to roll in (or should we say fly??) new talent by hiring Nicole McClain as the Business Development Manager and IT Marketing Manager. Nicole is dedicated to managing Nexus 21’s marketing campaign, website design and development, and sales east of the Mississippi. Prior to joining Nexus 21, Nicole was a Project Manager for a Cleveland Web development company and expanded her knowledge of the Internet, Web development, and Web-based applications. She also served as the lead role for managing the research and implementation of Hacker Safe and PCI Compliance Standards ensuring the company, employees, and clients maintained the highest internet information security standards.

Nicole is a graduate of Baldwin-Wallace College having earned a bachelor’s degree with a double major in marketing and management as well as a certificate in human resources. "I'm looking forward to creating some hott new ideas for the company that really revamp the marketing campaign and showcase how talented our TV lift truly is," Nicole said. "Nexus 21 will have a complete redesign and rebuild of the web site as well as all new collateral materials." But the action doesn't stop there. Nexus 21 will feature a completely new tradeshow booth in the upcoming months that Nicole promises will be jazzy and fun. "I think our clients and reps will be impressed when they see the new booth at the shows. We're boxing up the old banners and traditional tradeshow display. I can't give you all the details just yet, but the booth will not only show the value and quality of the TV lift, but showcase the lift in a 'natural setting.'"

Where does all this spark and colorful energy come from? Surrounded by creativity at a young age and involved in the fundamentals of art throughout her education, Nicole has more than just creative and flowing ideas up her sleeve. "There's something to be said about how colors can make a person feel. They have a reflection on each of us and I love the intense feeling that is created from a talented piece of artwork. It's like wearing your favorite shirt - it just makes you feel good." She has won several awards recognizing her talents including but not limited to the Ohio Governor’s Art Exhibition Award, the Wall of Fame Artist Exhibition Award, and the War Against Drugs Art Exhibition Award.

But it's not all primary colors and kaleidoscopes with Nicole. She served on the board for the National Association of Business Communicators Cleveland Chapter and received the President’s Award of Educational Excellence. She was also awarded the Ohio Award of Merit, the State Board of Education Recognition of Honors, the Ohio Skill Gap Initiative Award, and the Ohio Business Roundtable Award. Nicole also teaches computer classes to senior citizens, served as a chair and member of the PTA in her community, and is a volunteer for Special Olympics.

When the work day is finally over, she enjoys her family, hunting, rock climbing, studying karate, working out at the gym, and working on her, "ESC" campaign to get a Starbucks on Every Single Corner across the country.

For tv lift sales information, a free 30-day trial, or to find out Nicole's favorite coffee, contact Nicole at 866.500.LIFT (5438) or visit Nexus 21.

Nexus 21 Gets "Juiced Up" at EHX!

2007-03-26T11:06:00.000-07:00

Thousands of CE Professionals from across the U.S. and around the world came to “get juiced” at EHX in Orlando, Florida. Nearly 350 exhibitors packed the Expo Floor and showcased the coolest products, services and solutions for the CE market - Panasonic, JVC, Polk, Philips, Universal, AVAD, Logitech, Monster and Lifeware just to name a few. A team of Editors from CE Pro magazine was on-hand, providing live news coverage throughout the show. Click here for highlights and analysis posted to The CE Pro Weblog. The complete CE Pro Post-Show Wrap Up will be featured in the May issue of CE Pro magazine.

Left to Right: Nicole McClain, Ray Wright, Jeff Meskan

Nicole McClain and Jeff Meskan of Nexus 21 meet with Ray Wright at EHX in Orlando. Ray Wright is the Executive Director of IPRO, a professional sales representative organization, with key industry affiliations to CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association) and CEA (Consumer Electronics Association).

Nicole McClain & Jeff Meskan

Nicole checking out Panasonic's tradeshow booth

Jeff decides to find out where all the hot spots in Orlando are located. Who knew the Crab House would be a winner! The crab, avocado & mango stack turned out be one of Nicole's favorites!

The L-27 Lifts Spirits on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition!

2007-04-03T12:36:00.000-07:00

Watch Exteme Home Makeover: Home Edition
Sundays 8/7c on ABC

You heard it right! The Nexus 21 L-27 TV Lift System has turned Hollywood and left all of us star struck!

Nexus 21 has partnered with ABC’s hit television show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to help improve a deserving Oklahoma family’s life at home.

“I feel privileged and grateful that we are being included in this experience,” said Jeff Meskan, founder and CEO of Nexus 21. “Knowing that we can do anything at all to help ease the strain of day to day life for this family is gratifying.”

The father of the selected family is a veteran of Project Iraqi Freedom. He was discharged from the Army after being injured in Iraq. Nine months ago, he and his family survived a tragic car accident that left him and his 8-year-old son paralyzed, and his youngest daughter suffering from severe organ damage.

The Extreme Makeover: Home Edition episode featuring Nexus 21’s products will air Sunday, April 22 at 7p.m. on ABC 15.

Top Five Reasons . . . by Nicole McClain

2007-04-18T13:57:00.000-07:00

Top five reasons . . . customer service hardly means customer service.

1. No one answers the telephone anymore.
We live in the “Now Generation.” We want things now, expect things now, and need things now. As technology meets these needs in a very timely fashion, our expectations of “now” increase dramatically. Suddenly what used to be known as “now” isn’t fast enough. We need receive our emails faster, obtain our connections faster, and find a cure faster. Surprisingly enough, we usually get our way. And with technology advancing at a compounding rate, we can easily replace thousands of payroll dollars with the latest and greatest automated answering service. On the flipside, we end up neglecting our customers, leaving them aggravated and feeling as if they were standing at the license bureau with a paper stub.

2. Telephone systems do more transfers in a day than most banks do in a year.
How many times have you made a transfer at the bank and the teller looks at you and makes the obnoxious sound of a dial tone? No matter how savvy you might be with automated answering systems, being transferred to another department is inevitable – and being disconnected in the process usually is too. And when you get transferred, Jennifer can’t help you but gives you the telephone number of another department to call. Refer to #1 here.

3. "0” only repeats the main menu options.
Options 1 through 8 are not relevant departments for your dilemma. In hopes of reaching any human life form available, you press “0.” This option results in the same monotone recording of options 1 through 8. Refer to #1 here.

4. Companies forfeit customers rather than providing minuscule credits or replacement parts.
Both you and the customer service representative agree the rules were a little confusing. Or, even though you paid your bill in full and on time, some how finance charges were applied to your account. Worse yet, you purchase a product that doesn’t turn out to work as intended and you are required to pay a 15% restocking fee. It’s simple. Treat others as you would like to be treated. Yes, business is business and pennies make dollars, but if the customer didn’t receive the proper explanation of the rules up front, at least try to come up with a fair compromise. If the customer has an excellent payment history and misses the online deadline by an hour, remove the $50.00 finance charge and keep them a happy customer. And if a customer bought a product that doesn’t work as intended, return it and suggest an alternative. Repeat business is huge business. And huge business could mean huge dollars for your company.

5. SOS employee training programs.
These are what I call, “Sink Or Swim” training programs. Companies throw employees into the water with a few instruction manuals, an outline of company policies, and a wish of good luck. Companies follow the mentality if the job is relatively simple, the training should be relatively simple. If the job is relatively complicated, the person in position is being paid enough to figure it out along the way. Furthermore, college educated new hires should know the company before they inquire within. Here it is folks: training is training and experience should be considered superfluous. I might be college educated, but I wouldn’t have the slightest idea on the best way to run a McDonald’s kitchen or even the register for that matter. I’m sure I could figure it out, but why sacrifice customer satisfaction in the process? No matter how knowledgeable the person, take the time to train your employees properly. You’ll spend more time developing new business and less time apologizing for bad business.

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Customer service means providing service to your customers. What kind of service, meaning quality of service, does your company want to provide to your customers? If this question cannot be answered promptly and precisely, I can almost guarantee one of your customers is being dissatisfied at this very moment. If you can answer this question, are you sure this vision is being implemented throughout various departments of the company? And are those procedures relevant to each department in the same way? I understand it is nearly impossible to have all ducks in a row at every place every time. But what can you “do better” to make sure your ducks are at least wading in the same pond, and when they are not, maintain customer satisfaction while they migrate?

At Nexus 21, we strive to meet customer expectations . . . and then exceed them. If you’re not sure what to order, tell us about your situation and we’ll recommend a solution. If your TV lift isn’t fitting right, call us and we’ll provide guidance in any way we can to help you. If you’re having technical problems, call us and if needed we will offer a replacement. And while we can’t be here to answer the phone 24 hours a day, we will run to answer the phone when we are here or promptly return your call when we return.

ROAD TRIP! Nexus 21 BBQ's with Calise Outdoor Kitchens

2007-04-30T10:40:00.000-07:00

We love Phoenix - the sunshine, the blue sky, the cactus. But we also love Las Vegas, and one of Nexus 21's coolest OEM's, Calise Outdoor Kitchens, is located in the heart of the desert.

If you are ready for the outdoor kitchen of your dreams, put Calise Outdoor Kitchens on your speed dial. They are the leader in manufacturing the highest quality outdoor ModularTM cabinets, ModbarTM, stainless steel gourmet grills, integrated stainless steel products and matching accessories. Their patent-pending ModularTM cabinet offers more than 1.9 million possible configurations and every single one of them is made right here in the USA.

The Nexus 21 L-27 TV Lift System is featured inside a Calise "moveable island."

What's even more exciting? We sprayed the TV island down with a hose because the whole system is completely (goofball-with-a-hose) weather resistant inlcuding the TV! Calise uses Mirage Vision televisions which are wireless and weatherproof. The entire outdoor integration of the cabinet, TV lift and TV is a finished product and an outdoor success!

President of Calise Outdoor Kitchens, Bruce Spangrud, teaches Jeff Meskan and
Heather Sanders of Nexus 21 more about Modrock (Nicole McClain learns
from behind the camera lens).

Calise Outdoor Kitchen employee, Luis, polishes one of the Calise Gourmet Grills.

A diligent worker welds in the 144,000 square foot warehouse and manufacturing facility.

Who Are These Wonderful People?

2007-05-08T09:43:00.000-07:00

Are they from Alice in Wonderland? Is one of them the Mad Hatter in disguise? Guess again! It's the Highway 85 Creative team in uniform at the office!

Highway 85 Creative's team, "Chokehold" founder Guy Zwick,
"Big Fun" creative guru Sean Green and "Always In a Good Mood" Liza Noland.

Highway 85 Creative is Nexus 21's tradeshow exhibit builder. With a philosophy to always be a creative company with culturally relevant ideas, Highway 85 capabilities include graphic design, tradeshow exhibits, large format printing, web design and logistical services.

Highway 85 Creative's drawing board (Leave it to Nicole to notice Starbucks in the picture).

The drawing board for the birth of Highway 85 Creative looked a little different than the one pictured above. Two years ago, on Highway 85 just outside of Ajo, AZ – a breakdown occurred, literally and figuratively. Guy Zwick, the owner and Chief Creative Officer of Highway 85 Creative, found himself with endless hours to sit idly at a service station with a sunburn from the beaches of Mexico and two dogs dramatically panting on their leashes in the 100 degree heat. He decided it was time to go out on his own and do something he’d always dreamed of doing. Thus, Highway 85 Creative was born. And yes, the dogs survived.

Only a few questions remain . . .
1. How many more changes will Nicole and Jeff make to the tradeshow booth?
2. Does Guy's ancient chinese stronghold technique really rejuvenate their endless energy?
3. What do they keep under those hats (besides their huge creative brains)??

The finished tradeshow booth is still kept under wraps for now, but we'll leave you with this comfy red clue. Check back for updates!

Which Way to the Water?

2007-05-22T16:17:00.000-07:00

Jeff in the office. Not really, but he does this in the office too.

Jeff Meskan, master scubadiver and avid traveler, is the founder and CEO of Nexus 21. He is responsible for overseeing the design and engineering of Nexus 21’s products as well as managing all aspects of Nexus 21’s operations. "I'm excited about the upcoming year. We've hired a few super creative and energized team members that will enhance Nexus 21 on so many levels. We're also bringing new designs like the Swivel and the L-39 TV lift to market. We will have a complete product line to meet the needs of our customers."

And seeing customers happy is one of Jeff's favorite parts of the business. "I wanted to buy a TV lift for myself and found them to be so expensive and difficult to work with, I thought there had to be a better way. I decided to build an easy-to-install lift system at an affordable price, so you didn't have to be rich to own one. I'm happy to see the positive reaction and feedback from our customers."

Jeff 'schooling fish' on the Nexus 21 TV lift. "Does anyone
here have a TV lift at home?"

As a long time Arizona resident, Jeff enjoys tennis and other outdoor activities. He particularly enjoys traveling with his family to tropical locations that offer water sports, particularly scuba diving. "The sea is an alien environment, like being on another planet. My favorite feeling is moving in 3 dimensions, particularly around caves and tall coral formations. I sometimes imagine myself to be like a bird, flying to a hilltop or diving down to land from high up."

But Jeff is no fish (or bird) out of water when it comes to education and experience. Jeff graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. He earned his CPA certificate in Arizona and furthered his educational development by earning an Associates Degree in Information Technology from High Tech Institute in Phoenix.

When Jeff is not designing 21st century concepts or "living down under," he participates as a board member of Phoenix After School Sports (PASS), a charitable organization founded to promote education and opportunities to disadvantaged students through tennis.

Keep the ideas flowing, Jeff!

Work Slow. Who Cares?

2007-06-06T15:29:00.000-07:00

I stood there, keys in hand, catching my breath and feeling frazzled as I looked at the clerk’s eyes staring into the clear plastic bag. She must have been contemplating the racial harmony in Singapore or solving the equation for world peace because it wasn’t possible for her to move any slower unless there was some traumatic world event at stake. Jeremy was dying and she stood there looking at him hypnotically.

I spent the last 15 minutes prior removing him from the fish tank into the plastic bag and transporting him to the pet store with more bedside manner than a pediatric nurse. It was only a matter of time that he would begin floating at the top of the water if he wasn’t put into a tank full of antibiotics.

She took the call coming in on the phone attached to her hip side as she turned his plastic-bag-world into a tidal wave, swishing the water around as Jeremy struggled to survive. When the call was over, she set him into a tank to wait another ten minutes before she administered antibiotics.

It was something out of the 10 Years music video, “Wasteland,” where the fish out of water gasps a final breath before he dies.

So I ask myself where the sense of urgency is in the workplace? Where is the unselfish and relentless LeBron James in all of us? Where is the dedicated worker who sees a call to action and goes to the hoop? Where is the aquarium store clerk who sees anxiety in mine and Jeremy’s eyes that cry, “I need your help,” and remedies the problem? Why do we lack motivation, sensitivity, and urgency? Are we so consumed by our other responsibilities, either personal or work-related, that we fail at the most crucial moments?

What if Jeremy represented the winning 3-point shot in the NBA Championship game? Fans do not willingly accept defeat when the point-guard misses the shot. Uproars of disbelief are the immediate response followed by sulking and swearing. What if Jeremy was our loved one in a hospital bed in need of pain medication? Nurses and doctors cannot move fast enough or care as much as we need them to at that moment. If only the roles were reversed we would move things along much more quickly. So shouldn’t it be at this very moment we commit ourselves to work harder, excel quicker, and move faster?

We should see it as this: Someone else’s fishy dilemma can become our next solution. At Nexus 21, we strive to rejuvenate our efforts with Ginseng in our step, a shine in our smiles and determination in our brains. Step up to the plate at work or in your personal life. Be the go-to person in your office and volunteer to take on a new task. Save the Jeremy’s of the world! Correlate the dissatisfaction in someone else’s eyes to that of your own dissatisfactions and sympathize because the next menial task to come across your path could be time sensitive and crucial to the person who assigned it to you.

Nexus 21 Jet-Planes to Anaheim for InfoComm

2007-06-26T18:51:00.000-07:00

InfoComm is the leading business-to-business marketplace for display, projection, audio, conferencing, lighting and staging, digital signage, Internet streaming and networked presentation and communications systems. More than 28,000 professionals from over 80 countries gathered to explore new products, learn the latest trends and techniques and interact with peers.

Panasonic unveiled its remarkable 103" plasma TV weighing 474 lbs for the bargain price of $69,999.00 with out-of-the-box 1600 x 1200 resolution (drop more cash for 1920 x 1080 resolution). "No one would believe it if I told them. I've seen this size as a projection TV, but not a plasma TV," said Nicole McClain, Business Development Manager and IT Marketing Manager for Nexus 21. "I had to take a picture to back up my story - only I've come home to find it's not on the camera!" To get the scoop on Nicole's Fantasy or Fiction? TV, click here.

Nexus 21 Playing Hard Ball

2007-08-07T16:44:00.000-07:00

Work is tough and time consuming. But every now and then we each have a chance to check out a few fun details of the cities we live in or travel to across the country. While Nicole McClain, Nexus 21's Business Development and IT Marketing Manager was in Phoenix, she caught some hot seats at the Diamondbacks game.

Nicole McClain at the Diamondbacks game in Phoenix, Arizona

Even though the Diamondbacks didn't bring home a winner, the seats were unbeatable and so were the pitches caught on film (Gills missed this pitch by the way)!

Diamondbacks fast pitch caught on film!

Black and Colbert talking about the Nexus 21 TV lifts.

Jeff Meskan, CEO of Nexus 21, and Nicole McClain, also flew out to Viva Las Vegas to attend the AWFS show. AWFS is combined the largest exhibition of woodworking hardware and machinery, board and panel products, upholstery material, wood components, supplies, services and new technologies in North America with unmatched networking opportunities and the finest professional educational conference in the industry.

Jeff Meskan at AWFS in Las Vegas.

As a strong supporter of education for the industry, AWFS sponsors the Fresh Wood competition to spotlight outstanding student works being produced at some of the best high school and post-secondary woodworking programs in North America. Nicole McClain picked out her favorite piece, "She's a Brick House." "This is an absolute must have! Can I have all of my bedroom furniture designed with a woman in mind?" said Nicole of the lingerie armoire shaped like a woman's body.

Camel Eats a Camelback Backpack - Say That 3x Fast

2007-08-15T16:40:00.000-07:00

"Camelback backpack? You think that's funny? I'll show you what's funny."

Most people choose to escape the Arizona summer heat by vacationing to a cooler climate but at Nexus 21, we do everything differently. Heather Sanders, Nexus 21’s Business Development Manager, spent her vacation traveling in a different desert -Israel. After 12 hours on a plane she arrived at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel-Aviv and told her travel mates, “I left the Sonoran only to end up in the Negev!”

Heather Sanders in Israel

We all know Nicole McClain has gained some notoriety from her Nexus 21 TV lift “rides.” Heather, hoping to gain her own Nexus 21 blog celebrity status, rode a camel while in Israel.

Jeff assured Nicole that her lift ride would be completely safe. Heather, on the other hand, did not receive the same reassurance. Seconds before climbing onto a camel with huge teeth, the camel owner told her, “Do not pet the camel. He is not your friend. He does not like you.” Heather rode the camel safely for an hour with only one mishap — the camel behind her was trying to eat her Camelback backpack (a form of retaliation on his part to defend the camel name and kingdom). In the end, Heather learned that camels, like the Nexus 21 TV Lift Systems, also have incredible lifting capacity and they too are safe. The moral of the story? Sometimes you have to travel to the Middle East to "out do" a co-worker’s infamous lift riding!

To view more information on the Nexus 21 TV lift capacity click here.

To buy a Nexus 21 Lift System click here.

To buy a camel click here.

Nexus 21 Exhibits at CEDIA

2007-09-17T14:03:00.000-07:00

We, as well as a few passers-by, fancied our new tradeshow booth at the CEDIA Expo 2007 in Denver. The new 10 x 20 booth featured a skyline backdrop, a window-sill inlay to display the L-27 TV lift, and a red leather sofa to promote the "loft-like" atmosphere (great views with limited space). "2007 has been a big year for Nexus 21; We've changed our logo, brand, website, and launched our first ecommerce site in addition to the tradeshow booth," said Nicole McClain, Nexus 21's Business Development and IT Marketing Manager. "The creation and development was an involved step-by-step process and it was exciting to see the booth shining on display."

The new Nexus 21 tradeshow booth for CEDIA 2007.

"Having the L-27, L-39 and DL-39 all on display were crucial at the show. People were interested in the differences between the lifts, not to mention the sound (what sound?) and simplicity of our TV lifts," said Heather Sanders, Nexus 21's Business Development Manager.

Nicole McClain demonstrating the DL-39 TV lift at CEDIA 2007.

"Sitting on the DL-39 and being lifted up in the air created amazement, laughs and smiles from the crowd," said Nicole. "I can't determine if we heard more buzz about our TV lifts at the show itself or during the after hour events! CEDIA gave us a terrific opportunity to promote the versatility and affordability of our powerful TV lifts - and we did exactly that!"

Nicole McClain and Heather Sanders during a product demonstration.

Nicole McClain and Heather Sanders at CEDIA in Denver.

Thank you to everyone who stopped out to see us! If you are interested in product updates, where we will be next, and what goofy things we are up to, click here to sign up for our newsletter. We'll see you again next year!

Halloween with the McClains

2007-10-31T23:45:00.000-07:00

Nicole's costume was five feet wide.

Can you guess who this is? We can! It's no other than Nexus 21's Nicole McClain! Everyone who knows Nicole knows that Halloween plans have been years in the making and it takes hours of preparation for Halloween night at the McClain household.

Nicole and her Mom, the Mad Scientist

"I've been doing this since I was a kid. The only way I can explain it is that our family feels about Halloween how most people feel about Christmas - it's huge. We even take a vacation day from work. We have boxes and boxes of Halloween costumes, strobe lights, and an awesome sound system to play music. I remember being a kid and watching a ghost swing down from the top window across the yard on a pulley. At the same time, a friend of the family was crawling out of a real coffin my parents had in the front yard. One year, my parents even had people walk through the house to scare them. Every year we seem to 'out do' the previous year."

Even the dogs love Halloween, pumpkin guts and costumes.

It seems like a lot of time and money for the two hour trick-or-treating window. What's the point? "To carry on the tradition that has been in my family for years. We carve pumpkins, cook food, and most importantly, scare kids! This year we scared a group of girls who walked up acting all tough and yelling they weren't afraid. When I jumped out in front of them, two girls toppled over each other falling on the ground and spilled their candy everywhere. We do have a heart for the really little kids though - we take our masks off to show them it's all just fun and games."

"The major problem this year was the time change - or should I say, the lack thereof? It was light through the first half of trick-or-treating which was disappointing. Halloween should be moved one hour later to compensate for the time change. Other than that, the hardest part is the cleanup but everybody pitches in."

Nexus 21 at the Woodworking Show

2007-11-30T14:47:00.000-08:00

Nicole McClain and Heather Sanders of Nexus 21.

Nexus 21 enjoyed another weekend of moving Nexus 21 tv lifts and flat panel tvs around West World in Phoenix, Arizona for The Woodworking Show. In addition to exhibiting the tradeshow booth (new this year) and product demonstrations, Nicole and Heather had a chance to sharpen their woodworking skills from the exhibitors around them. The Woodworking Shows are the premier event for woodworkers to learn from the experts, find unique wood working tools and see how-to demonstrations.

By Popular Request: Introducing the Nexus 21 Component Shelf

2008-07-28T19:26:00.000-07:00

Component shelf shown mounted on TV Lift Model L-39

You asked us for it, and here it is! Now when you use TV Lift Model L-39, you can add a new space-saving accessory: the Nexus 21 Component Shelf. It provides a perfect location for your components (DVD player, cable box, etc.), by mounting just below the TV, and it solves your storage and cable-management problems by allowing the components to ride up and down with the TV.

The unit ships fully assembled, shelf sizes can be customized, and it even retro-fits to any Nexus 21 Model L-39 TV Lifts ever made (as long as your cabinet has enough space for it).

Standard version available now, swivel-version available in September, 2008. A similar shelf for Lift Model DL-39 will also be available in September, 2008.

Details on our website http://www.nexus21.com/

Nexus 21 at the 2008 International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta

2008-10-02T16:13:00.000-07:00

Heather Sanders and Nicole McClain of Nexus 21

It was our first year at IWF and we had a great time! Cabinetmakers and architectural woodworkers from all over the country (and beyond) were very enthusiastic about our TV Lifts.

If you had walked by our booth, you may have wondered why people were down on their knees. Apart from a few guys begging for the Lift Girl’s autograph, most were kneeling down to put an ear close to our lifts. Everyone was amazed that the Nexus 21 TV Lift operates almost silently!

The Nexus 21 Lift Girl, Nicole McClain

To all you IWF attendees: Thank you for your positive comments and sample orders! We enjoyed the conversations and interactions and are looking forward to the AWFS show in Las Vegas next year!

Lifting Eyebrows for a Fourth Year at the CEDIA Expo

2008-10-20T12:10:00.000-07:00

View from inside the Denver Convention Center

It was another successful year at the CEDIA Expo! This was our fourth year at the show, and it just keeps getting better. We appreciate all the excitement and positive feedback about our TV Lifts. Even better, we got the chance to see many old friends again and to meet lots of new ones.

The CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association) Expo was held this year in Denver, CO. It takes place annually and is attended by thousands of AV Professionals from all over the world. It is exhilarating to be associated with an industry that offers such exciting and diverse products!

Our TV Lifts display at the CEDIA Expo

This year we not only displayed our lineup of super smooth TV Lifts, we also got to show off our NEW component shelf and swivel models. With these additions to our product mix, clients can raise their TV AND their components (like DVD player and cable box) all together at the touch of a button, and then turn the whole assembly to be seen from any viewing angle. Everyone loved it! We are not sure which we raised more of: TV's or eyebrows!

As always, visitors were impressed with the compact size of the lifts, as well as how QUIET they are! Our Industry-Best Warranty was also a popular topic of conversation, since many installers have had negative experiences with other manufacturer's TV Lift products.

Our Trade Show Team: Heather Sanders, Nicole McClain, and Cory Lovett

Of course there was also time to socialize! Thank you to everyone who invited us to their private parties, and took the time to get to know us. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Expo next year in Atlanta GA.

Nicole McClain Rides Again!

2007-07-23T16:37:00.000-07:00

That's right, Nicole McClain has done it again! Except this time, she took a lift from Nexus 21's L-39 TV Lift model. Minus the TV, the "seat" for Nicole was much smaller than the cabinet lid in the last video of the L-27 (to view the L-27 video, click here).

"The lift is so steady and smooth, there really wasn't anything to worry about. But when it first started, it felt a little wierd because there was only the top plate of the TV lift to sit on and my legs were stretched out across the front of the cabinet," said Nicole. "Let's just say I was focusing on keeping things 'decent' if you know what I mean!"

"The name of the song is 'Jump.' Do you think I should I jump?"
Nicole McClain on the L-39 TV Lift System

The L-39 TV lift accommodates 42" to 65" flat panel TVs weighing under 100 lbs. The L-39 TV lift reaches 38.4 inches in height with an installation dimension of 4.25" wide, by 7" deep, by 29.5" high. The L-39 is available and ready to ship. Please call 866.500.LIFT (5438) or click here to order your L-39 today!

Is the Eye of the Tiger Infra-Red?

2007-05-14T14:51:00.000-07:00

It has crossed our minds that we should have called our TV Lift "Hercules" rather than the L-27 TV Lift System. No offense Nicole, but the TV lift is just that strong! Watch the L-27 TV lift "lift" Nicole McClain, Nexus 21's Business Development Manager, to the ceiling and back down in this video.

"I just had to," said Nicole. "I've seen the strength of our lift prove itself with flat panel TVs before, but I just wanted to test it out myself. Literally!" Nicole volunteered her weight class of 120lbs which is in addition to the weight of the flat panel TV and the floating-top of the cabinet.

Tell us what we should lift next! Email your creative ideas to NicMcClain@Nexus21.com. In the mean time, we're going to move the TV lift back into the warehouse so Nicole can do some dusting on the higher shelves.

Learn more about "Hercules" and watch this video again at Nexus 21 or click here to see Nexus 21 videos on YouTube!

Nexus 21 Featured in Airpark News

2006-05-15T12:22:00.000-07:00

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.

What's In Your Bag?

2007-01-26T08:49:00.000-08:00

Why, it's the Nexus 21 L-27 TV lift of course! In demo size! Well, actually, the lift size hasn't changed, but our sales reps can now easily transport the TV lift just like a piece of luggage.

It's compact, meets airline requirements, and even has a little bit of room for a extra packing space for collateral materials, business cards, or a fancy pair of shoes...

Click here to visit Nexus 21.

Nexus 21 Exhibits at CEDIA

2006-09-26T07:58:00.000-07:00

In September of 2006, Nexus 21 was an exhibitor at the CEDIA show in Denver, Colorado. CEDIA is the #1 show in the residential electronic systems contractor industry that includes custom home theater, multi-room audio and video, lighting control, environmental control, home networking, home automation, residential information technology and systems, security, and more. With home theatre being a priceless commodity and more people looking to have the best of the best, the Nexus 21 TV lift fit right in!

Expect to see Nexus 21 and our TV lift at the CEDIA EXPO 2007 September 5-9, in Denver, CO at the Colorado Convention Center IN OUR NEW TRADESHOW BOOTH! The show floor opens Thursday, September 6. Also, press conferences begin at noon on Wednesday, September 5.