Editor’s Overview
A Global Focus on “Green” Issues
It was recently reported by the International Energy Agency (IEA) that by 2020, the U.S. would surpass Saudi Arabia as the world’s leading oil-producing nation. However, IEA also anticipates that...
A Blast from the Past
In February, we published a comment from Mike Byrnes, in which he told us of his avocation of playing the guitar. After calling him to discuss further, I received the...
Overview of the Industry
In November 2012, the European Commission predicted that throughout 2013, the recession in Europe would grow deeper than previously anticipated due to a 20% decrease in public-sector construction projects and...
A Remarkable Journey
This month, we are beginning the celebration of our 60th year of publishing ELEVATOR WORLD. It has been a long journey, during which we have covered the “Ups and Downs”...
Avocations
William C. Sturgeon passed away on October 11 at the age of 95. Although he did not achieve the distinction of becoming one of our centurions, his legacy will be...
In Everyone’s Best Interest
A wise friend of mine who owned and operated a very successful elevator company for many years once told me that the way to make money in the elevator maintenance...
A Present and Future Resource
In March, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) announced that as of January 1, 2014, it will no longer be accrediting QEI certifying agencies. To accommodate this, the ASME...
Repairing a Broken Heart
Our cover story this month is on the centerpiece structure that was recently topped out at the World Trade Center (WTC) site in New York City (NYC), which is now...
The Silver Lining
At the 2011 Elevator U conference, I gave a presentation on the state of the elevator industry. I indicated that, at the time, the future looked bleak. Economic experts in...
An Additional Tip of the Hat
When Elijah Otis demonstrated his safety elevator in 1853 by cutting its hoist rope, he is said to have exclaimed, “All Safe!” This set the stage and developed the mindset...
