Kaija Wilkinson
Elevator World Associate Editor
The DTM Dynasty
Members of the Montesano family talk about what it’s like to be part of a family business. photos courtesy of DTM A little more than a decade ago, your author...
A New Start
Immigrant who arrived from Ireland in 1984 with US$200 grows Bronx-based Start Elevator into major employer. When the Bronx Chamber of Commerce honored Start Elevator founder and President Jack O’Shea...
Dubai Dreams
Unique skyscrapers and other structures are multiplying, driving business for and innovation in VT. by Kaija Wilkinson and M.J. Mohamed Iqbal, EW Correspondent; photos courtesy of M.J. Mohamed Iqbal Attempting...
Art Deco Elegance
A property co-op board member collaborates with elevator companies and other suppliers to realize an impressive transformation. Native New Yorker Hal Jannen has been involved in art and design ever...
Doing It His Way
Elevator safety champion Ray Downs retires after a long and rewarding career. Charismatic, personable, enthusiastic and filled with knowledge about elevators and working safely — knowledge he loves to share...
Let There Be Light . . . And Accessibility
VT a key part of transformed NYC station’s busiest entrance. images courtesy of Amtrak Chances are the vertical-transportation (VT) professionals involved in the recent transformation of New York Penn Station’s...
From the Rockies to the Prairies
GUNN Consultants celebrates 10 years of growth in Calgary. In June 2013, the city of Calgary was devastated by floods. The city’s worst flooding incident since 1897, it resulted in...
CECA Strong
Association reflects on successes and challenges going forward. Collaboration between ELEVATOR WORLD and the Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) goes way back — 50 years in 2024 to be exact....
“Inflection Point”
Canada market trends: Skyscrapers rise, cities grow and the VT industry thrives. In summer 2023, Otis Vice President & Managing Director for Canada Patrick Yeung visited the construction site of...
Evolving “Sweet Spots”
In this Industry Dialogue, your author (KW) catches up with Schindler Canada President Lisa Konnry (LK). While conducting research for the Canada Market Trends piece in this issue (p. 32),...
