Lee Freeland

Elevator World Senior Associate Editor

Michael Geyssel, CEO of Geyssel Fahrtreppenservice, Works Locally and Thinks Globally

Geyssel discusses his German company’s history and its past and planned expansions Michael Geyssel likes to remember his first escalator orders. However, the 49-year-old entrepreneur and father of three children...

H20 Gone

Company’s patented Fit Pit System is discussed They say necessity is the mother of invention. In the world of elevator repair and maintenance, this is no different. H2O Gone, LLC...

Achim Hütter

CEO and co-owner of Hütter-Aufzüge finds success in a niche market. Since 1992, Hütter-Aufzüge GmbH has focused on inclined elevators for public transportation, elevated buildings and special architecture worldwide. Achim...

EESF Safety Week 2011

An overview of the 18th Annual National Elevator Safety Awareness Week held in November 2011 across North America The 18th-annual National Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week (Safety Week) took place...

CET Certification Program Gains ANSI Accreditation

In September, NAEC announced the news of initial accreditation under ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 for the Certified Elevator Technician (CET®) educational program. During its September 13 General Business Session, the National Association...

SmarTork Inc.

The history of the company and the origin of its reel-closure device are explored. The SmarTork™ reel closure was conceived by Kelly L. Marshall in 1986 while having coffee with...

CECA Meets on the West Coast

Members of the Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) had the pleasure of meeting in Victoria, Canada, on June 14-18 for their annual convention. Hosted by John and Lesley Dodd of...

DigiGage

DigiGage is an Israeli startup company led by two technologically minded entrepreneurs targeting the enhancement of the user experience and ride differentiation of ­elevators. After two years of development and...

THE POTS BOX TO REPLACE AGING COPPER PHONE LINES

The POTS Box To Replace Aging Copper Phone Lines

Osvaldo Vieira International Airport; image courtesy of EKA

EKA To Provide VT For International Airport in Guinea Bissau

CECA SEEKING COMMITMENT FOR ELEVATE-HER FALL RETREAT

CECA Seeking Commitment for Elevate-HER Fall Retreat

image courtesy of LIFTEX International 2025 Events and Exhibitions, ExCeL London

LIFTEX Attracts Record Numbers in 37th Year

ECE Industries Celebrates 80th Anniversary

ECE Industries Celebrates 80th Anniversary