History

The American VT Industry in the 1880s (Part 2)

By Dr. Lee Gray | February 1, 2025

An in-depth look at a Louisville, Kentucky, manufacturer 

The American VT Industry in the 1880s (Part 1)

By Dr. Lee Gray | January 1, 2025

A look at the industry’s presence in an important business directory at the time

1923 William Wadsworth & Sons Estimate & Specification

By Dr. Lee Gray | December 3, 2024

Comparing this with the Specification and Tender from the last issue

Haughton Elevators (1923) Conclusion

By Dr. Lee Gray | December 1, 2024

This series conclusion looks at Haughton’s catalog from 1923.

Asansör Dünyası: 2011-2013

By Bülent Yılmaz | November 17, 2024

In the last part of the article series of our Asansör Dünyası archive, the magazine moves from the peak to the closing point.

Haughton Elevators (1923) Part 1

By Dr. Lee Gray | November 1, 2024

Company catalog describes and illustrates elevator components and more.

1927 Smith, Major and Stevens Specification & Tender (Part 2)

By Dr. Lee Gray | September 3, 2024

A look at VT business practices in the late 1920s

Elevator Alarms 1870-1890

By Dr. Lee Gray | September 1, 2024

Patents provide insights into early operation concerns.

The National Association of Elevator Contractors 2000-2024

By Dr. Lee Gray | August 1, 2024

Sustaining community

Ancient Egyptian Elevator?

By Kathleen Farrell | July 31, 2024

Asansör Dünyası: 2001-2005

By Bülent Yılmaz | July 2, 2024

The Turkish lift industry, which had a rocky start entering the new millennium due to economic recession, is now making significant progress during this period.