The Power of Collaboration
Project Spotlight

The Power of Collaboration

By Peter Wilk and Ola Wilk | March 1, 2025

Urbahn Architects, Gannett Fleming and Citnalta-Forte complete a US$300-million design-build ADA upgrade featuring nine elevators at key MTA subway station complex in Manhattan.

Editor's Overview

Old Issues, Back Again

By Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick | March 1, 2025

March 2025 Issue

ISEE 2024
Events

ISEE 2024

By Vijay Pandya | February 1, 2025

Held in Mumbai, expo’s second edition reinforces India’s position as a global hub for innovation and sourcing.

A Standout Landmark
Project Spotlight

A Standout Landmark

By Brendan McShane | March 1, 2025

Served by Otis VT, The Spiral on Manhattan’s Far West Side offers unique office space that lets nature in.

The Power of Collaboration
Project Spotlight

The Power of Collaboration

By Peter Wilk and Ola Wilk | March 1, 2025

Urbahn Architects, Gannett Fleming and Citnalta-Forte complete a US$300-million design-build ADA upgrade featuring nine elevators at key MTA subway station complex in Manhattan.

Editor's Overview

Old Issues, Back Again

By Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick | March 1, 2025

Daily News

13TH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST OPEN, NOW ACCEPTING VIDEOS

13th Annual Photo Contest Open, Now Accepting Videos

March 19, 2025
image (for illustrative purposes only) courtesy of MEBS

MEBS to Launch Control Renewal Menu for Elevators by Other Manufacturers

March 19, 2025
Minton

Southwest Elevator Co. Welcomes New Service Superintendent

March 19, 2025
10 INJURED WHEN ESCALATOR MALFUNCTIONS IN PHILIPPINES

10 Injured When Escalator Malfunctions in Philippines

March 19, 2025
Lazear

Vantage Names Lazear VP of Strategic Accounts

March 18, 2025

SPECIAL REGIONAL SECTION: NEW YORK

New York city at sunset, USA

Defined by NYC

By Kaija Wilkinson | March 1, 2025

Your author catches up with Vantage Chief Commercial Officer Justin Tomasino.

Grand Central Madison Sidewalk Lift

Grand Central Madison Sidewalk Lift

By John C. Linsley | March 1, 2025

Gillespie Corp. details the story behind its recent challenging NYC sidewalk lift project.

Lifting NYC

Lifting NYC

By Michael J. Ryan | March 1, 2025

Tracing its roots to the Empire City, The Peelle Co. continues to play a role in keeping passengers and freight moving in numerous iconic buildings.

Operating & Growing an Independent Company in a Consolidating Market

Operating & Growing an Independent Company in a Consolidating Market

By John Mezzo | March 1, 2025

This paper will discuss the risks in the industry that we see first-hand and the steps we take proactively to mitigate these risks, as well as the impact this consolidation has on business.

FOCUS ON MEANS AND MATERIALS

Artificial Intelligence Embedded Image Process-Based Fatigue Life Determination on Wire Ropes Subjected to Bending Loads

Artificial Intelligence Embedded Image Process-Based Fatigue Life Determination on Wire Ropes Subjected to Bending Loads

By Mohsen Seyyedi, Adem CandaÅŸ and C. Erdem Ä°mrak | March 1, 2025

Research uses cutting-edge technology to enhance fatigue testing methodologies.

Building Suspense

Building Suspense

By Kevin Brinkman | March 1, 2025

How advancements in suspension means technology have helped increase elevator efficiency and safety

High-Speed Elevator Machine Design and Development

High-Speed Elevator Machine Design and Development

By Hongliang Liang | March 1, 2025

An investigation into rope life and bearings’ failure

Latest Blog Post

Shanghai Museum of Art Pudong Introduces First Otis Smart Cabs

March 14, 2025

Abandoned Elevator Still Sits Under the Danube

March 7, 2025

Sinking into Earth’s Subconscious

February 28, 2025

The Graduate’s Beautifully Historic Glass Elevator

February 21, 2025

Can’t Teach an Elevator Dog New Stairs

February 14, 2025

Events

ISEE 2024

ISEE 2024

February 1, 2025
The Nordic Lift Expo

The Nordic Lift Expo

January 2, 2025
Sun, Surf and a SymposIum

Sun, Surf and a Symposium

January 2, 2025
The Second Lift Expo Italia

The Second Lift Expo Italia

January 2, 2025
A South China Debut

A South China Debut

January 1, 2025

Featured Book

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New and Emerging Technology Product Spotlight & Resources

New and Emerging Technology Product Spotlight & Resources

By Elevator World | July 1, 2021

When the pandemic tightened its deadly grip on the world, the vertical-transportation (VT) industry sprang into action.

COLUMNS

The Gift of Independence
Accessibility

The Gift of Independence

By Kaija Wilkinson | March 1, 2025
The Impact of Consolidation and Globalization on the U.S. Market
Market Trends

The Impact of Consolidation and Globalization on the U.S. Market

By Donald Gelestino | March 1, 2025
DEI Programs
Leadership Insights

DEI Programs

By Vong Keovongsa | March 1, 2025
The 2025 Elevator Industry Field Employees’ Safety Handbook
Reviews

The 2025 Elevator Industry Field Employees’ Safety Handbook

By Angela C. Baldwin | March 1, 2025
Conclusion of The American VT Industry in the 1880s
History

Conclusion of The American VT Industry in the 1880s

By Dr. Lee Gray | March 1, 2025
South Jersey Strong
Industry Dialogue

South Jersey Strong

By Sophie Goodwin | March 1, 2025
Kenya’s Home Lift Market
Market Trends

Kenya’s Home Lift Market

By Shem Oirere | March 1, 2025
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in the Elevator Industry
Technology

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in the Elevator Industry

By Pankaj Prasad | March 1, 2025
Transforming Lift Operations
Project Spotlight

Transforming Lift Operations

By Stannah | March 1, 2025
Where There’s a Tower, There’s an Elevator
Last Glance

Where There’s a Tower, There’s an Elevator

By Sophie Goodwin | March 1, 2025

Have You Read?

Continuing Education

A Tale of Two Testing Methods

A Tale of Two Testing Methods

By Kevin Heling

Part one provides a view of the details and intentions of this opportunity for change and improvement in periodic testing of traction elevators to ensure safe operation.