Industry Dialogue
Operating From a Position of Strength
Wittur CEO Antoine Doutriaux discusses his new role, company goals. During a busy day at Interlift 2019, ELEVATOR WORLD had the chance to meet and interview Wittur CEO Antoine Doutriaux...
IIoT and How It Applies to VT
Relayr executive talks about how his employer is making inroads in the industry. A native of India who is based in Austin, Texas, Guneet Bedi (GB) is chief revenue officer/general...
At the VeryTop
Marja-Liisa Siikonen, one of Finland’s most notable female inventors, has earned industrywide respect. Among Finland’s top women inventors, with more than 200 international patents to her name, Marja-Liisa Siikonen (MLS)...
Test Tower Talk
Your author (OQ) chats with Professor Ignacio Herrera (IH) about Spanish university’s contribution to the vertical-transportation industry. The elevator test tower at the University of Badajoz has contributed a touch...
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...
Redefining Luxury With VT
Architect Ajay Nahar talks about the upscale cabs that wow prospective buyers in the 25-story Excalibur by Nahar in Mahalaxmi, Mumbai. Nahar They say the first impression is usually also...
Orona’s Aspirations
Spain-based global player has achieved its goals and set its sights even higher. One out of every 10 lifts installed in Europe is by Orona, which exports to more than...
10 Questions With Johannes de Jong
Your author (VP) spoke with Elevating Studios founder and KONE veteran (JD) about the industry and how he got started. VP: What brought you into the elevator industry, and what...
10 Questions With Andrea J. Hunt
The consultant (AH) speaks with your author (MJ) about 42 years in the industry, overcoming challenges as a woman in a male-dominated field and more. MJ: Tell me about your...
Building a Skills Bridge to Industry 4.0
Otis president offers insights into a rapidly changing labor landscape. This article on perspectives on technology developments and their implications for the vertical-transportation industry was excerpted with permission from the...
