Hall Ski-Lift
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| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerial lift manufacturer |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Fate | merged with Von Roll in 1982 |
| Headquarters | Watertown, NY |
| Products | T-Bars, chair lifts, safety equipment, |
Hall Ski-Lift Company was an American manufacturer that built and installed rope tows, t-bar and chair lifts for the ski and resort industry. It was established in Turin, NY in 1954 by Victor E. Hall. Over 800 ski lifts were installed throughout the world and many still operate. In 1982, Hall Ski Lift Company merged with Von Roll, giving up its name.
Hall was born 22 September 1904 in West Colesville, New York. He was schooled in Binghamton public schools. He worked as a machinist, and in 1941 he opened his own radio service shop. During World War II, he supervised the design and installation of many conveyor systems for manufacturing in upstate New York.[1]
Hall was working as a project manager at a large industrial equipment company in Syracuse, New York in 1945 when a friend asked him to help construct and install a rope tow at a nearby ski resort. Using salvaged tractor parts, they constructed Hall's first tow-rope ski lift. This led to the establishment of a side business, Hall Engineering, which constructed and installed rope tows across the northeastern United States.
