KJA Acquires Vinspec to Expand Alberta Vertical Services

KJA has announced the acquisition of Vinspec Ltd., an Alberta-based elevator and escalator consulting and safety inspection firm. The deal is positioned to strengthen KJA’s presence in Western Canada and expand its independent, technically rigorous vertical transportation expertise.

Vinspec was founded in 1993 by Ken Vinge and is an Authorized Accredited Agency with the Safety Codes Council, plus a Professional Engineering firm in Alberta. The company performs thousands of in-service safety inspections annually and provides modernization, new construction, due diligence, maintenance auditing, expert witness, and training services.

Vinspec’s team includes professional engineers, accredited safety codes officers, and experienced elevator professionals, serving clients across Alberta and Canada including governments, healthcare providers, universities, airports, refineries, and major property owners.