Vijay Pandya

Industry Dialogue

Innovalift CEO Discusses Arkel Acquisition

By Vijay Pandya | June 8, 2026

Andrea Veggian (AV), CEO, Innovalift AB – Sweden, shares insights with your author (VP) on the significance of the Arkel Electronic India acquisition, the synergies and opportunities.

Editor's Overview

Focus on the Fundamentals to Touch the Sky

By Vijay Pandya | June 8, 2026

Choosing the right vertical-transportation (VT) system has become far more nuanced than ticking off speed and capacity on a specification sheet. As buildings evolve into taller, complex, multi-use environments, VT selection now sits at the intersection of planning intelligence, user behavior, regulatory compliance and long-term performance.

Editor's Overview

Confronting Challenges While Optimizing Opportunities

By Vijay Pandya | April 14, 2026

Events

Raising the “WOW” Factor

By Vijay Pandya | April 14, 2026

The second edition of Smart Lift & Mobility World, with five concurrent events, witnessed crowds, connections and cheers in February at BIEC in Bengaluru.

Editor's Overview

Looking Ahead With Even Greater Expectations

By Vijay Pandya | January 4, 2026

This edition brings together insights and perspectives that examine how future-ready strategies are reshaping VT

Editor's Overview

Mobility Solutions Continue Redefining Urban Living

By Vijay Pandya | December 4, 2025

This edition brings together expert insights and sector viewpoints to showcase how these niche mobility solutions are shaping the next chapter of urban living.

Industry Dialogue

Tremendous Opportunities for VT

By Vijay Pandya | October 1, 2025

Judy Marks, chair, CEO and president, Otis Worldwide Corp., shares insights with your author on her recent India visit and the future of VT in the country.

Editor's Overview

Extending the Elevation Equation Even Further

By Vijay Pandya | October 1, 2025

Vertical transportation (VT) has long been synonymous with urban skylines, closely associated with high-rise towers and dense urban cores.

Editor's Overview

Securing the Vertical Spine With Smarter Access

By Vijay Pandya | August 4, 2025

In a world where buildings are getting taller, denser and more tech-enabled, security in VT isn’t just a value add — it’s mission-critical.

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Scaling Heights While Balancing Environmental Imperatives

By Vijay Pandya | June 4, 2025

This growing emphasis is reflected in the theme for this issue of EW India: Sustainable VT: Energy-Efficient Models for Modern High Rises.

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Redefining VT Transformation by Elevating Benchmarks Further

By Vijay Pandya | April 4, 2025

As the vertical-transportation (VT) industry gains momentum into 2025, three key imperatives must take center stage: easy access, safety and inclusive usage.