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Kings III Emergency Communications, a privately-owned leading provider of emergency response solutions for elevators and other critical systems, has announced the acquisition of LiftNet, a pioneer in cloud-based elevator and escalator performance monitoring and management, formerly owned by Hyperion Solutions. The move unites two highly complementary forces in the vertical transportation service space—each known for reliability, innovation, and a commitment to delivering safety and visibility at scale.
By bringing LiftNet under the Kings III banner, the acquisition aims to create additional value, safety and reliability for critical infrastructure, commercial building owners and property managers across North America. Both Kings III’s cutting edge emergency response and LiftNet’s visibility into elevator performance and analytics create a set of solutions that change the game for those properties managing diverse elevator portfolios across locations, brands and service providers.
“Together, Kings III and LiftNet are positioned to deliver a more complete experience for our customers,” said Norm Nelson, CEO of Kings III. “I couldn’t be more pleased to have the LiftNet team joining Kings III. Our strengths are distinct but highly complementary—emergency response and real-time visibility—and by aligning them, we offer broader coverage, more insights, and smarter safety for building owners and managers everywhere.”
Norm Nelson, CEO- Kings III Emergency Communications
LiftNet, A Kings III Company. Two Brands, One Unified Vision
LiftNet, a Kings III Company, will remain independently operated – retaining its dedicated team and proven platform while continuing to serve customers with the same reliability and responsiveness they’ve come to expect.
A Shared Focus on Reliability, Responsiveness, and Scale
Kings III has served the elevator industry for over 36 years, helping property managers, facility directors, and building owners mitigate regulatory standards, remain at the forefront of code compliance, and enhance tenant experience via forward-looking turnkey emergency dispatch solutions. Headquartered in the Dallas area with nearly 400 employees, Kings III serves tens of thousands of sites across North America and consistently ranks among the top places to work by the Dallas Morning News and USA Today Top Workplaces.
LiftNet adds a powerful layer of intelligence to this mission with its highly configurable, OEM-agnostic elevator performance monitoring platform. Designed for multi-site, multi-manufacturer portfolios, LiftNet provides centralized, cloud-based visibility into elevator and escalator activity—including real-time alerts, performance tracking, and emergency controls such as fire service, unit lockouts, Code Blue, and more. Its user-friendly interface can be accessed via mobile, tablet, or desktop and is trusted by organizations across healthcare, transit, higher ed, and commercial real estate.
“This is a natural alignment,” said Doug Spencer, VP & GM of Digital Solutions at LiftNet. “Our customers want actionable data and fast resolution across a fragmented elevator landscape. With Kings III, we now bring emergency response and proactive monitoring under one strategic vision—empowering customers to stay ahead of issues and elevator rider safety.”
Doug Spencer, VP & GM of Digital Solutions- LiftNet
About Kings III Emergency Communications
Kings III Emergency Communications has been a trusted provider of complete emergency communication solutions for over 36 years. Offering turnkey hardware, installation, 24/7 monitoring, and maintenance, Kings III protects millions of elevator and pool users across North America while supporting property managers with risk reduction, code compliance, and a first-class tenant experience. Headquartered near Dallas, Texas, Kings III is consistently recognized as a top place to work and is a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management. Learn more at www.kingsiii.com.
About LiftNet
LiftNet is a technology leader in elevator and escalator remote monitoring and management. For more than three decades, the company has enabled hospitals, transit systems, campuses, and commercial portfolios to monitor, control, and respond to elevator issues in real time. LiftNet’s secure, cloud-based platform is equipment-agnostic and designed to simplify vertical transportation oversight across brands and buildings. LiftNet now operates as LiftNet, a Kings III Company. Learn more at www.liftnet.com.
