Lee Freeland

Elevator World Senior Associate Editor

A Big Yard

Otis’ general manager of new equipment across a wide swath of Manhattan shares some of the challenges and details in Hudson Yards. by Lee Freeland When in town for the...

Rigging Handbook, 5th Edition

“The complete illustrated field reference” brings clarity to complex topics. The fifth edition of the Rigging Handbook by Jerry Klinke is a clear, well-illustrated reference for millwrights, rigging professionals, crane...

Preemptive Protection

Children’s hands are the focus for early detection safety system. MEILLER Aufzugtüren GmbH’s FingerGuard is designed to enhance lift safety for children. The company says glass lift doors harbor an...

26th Annual IAEC-NY Fundraiser

Another great night benefiting the EESF is held on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Photos by Lee Freeland and Melissa Aponte More than 260 industry benefactors met at Guastavino’s in NYC...

Elevator Maintenance Manual, 3rd Edition

New release updates well-regarded manual to the 2016 North American codes. The recently released third edition of the ever-popular Elevator Maintenance Manual by Zack McCain now includes code tolerance for...

Modern and Moving

MCE proudly shows off its nonproprietary equipment at California factory. Representatives from Motion Control Engineering (MCE) and the other Nidec elevator-industry companies played hosts to several attendees of the International...

TEI Celebrates 30 Years

NYC’s largest independent says it’s thrived by sticking to core values of safety, quality and integrity over the long term. TEI Group is a privately, independently owned shop with more...

Elevator and Escalator Accident Reconstruction and Litigation: Fourth Edition

Be prepared for litigation in the U.S., Canada and U.K. with this wealth of knowledge from industry and courtroom experts. Elevator and Escalator Accident Reconstruction and Litigation: Fourth Edition by...

IAEC Forum 2019

Reno, Nevada, proves a great location for the consultant association’s most popular event yet. The International Association of Elevator Consultants (IAEC) descended on Reno, Nevada, from April 30-May 1 for...

Elevator and Escalator Rescue: A Comprehensive Guide — Second Edition

New version of peer-reviewed, student-targeted hardbound is the culmination of eight years of additional work by veteran reghters. The second edition of the popular Elevator and Escalator Rescue: A Comprehensive...

2601 Elliott Avenue in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood; image courtesy of Google Maps

Vanbarton Looks Beyond NYC To Seattle for Potential Conversion

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CECA Calls For Votes For Supplier Director

Image courtesy of ExCel London

LIFTEX 2025 To Showcase Latest Innovations in Lift Technology

The 106-story Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower in Dubai Marina; image courtesy of KONE

KONE To Equip Dubai Residential Supertall With 38 VT Units

The meeting of the newly christened Elevate-HER is planned at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre; image courtesy of niagarafallstourism.com.

CECA’s Women’s Group Introduces New Name: Elevate-HER