Industry Dialogue
Always Ascending
An in-depth conversation with Vantage VP of Sales Dan Baltzegar about his career path and personal passions After the last “10 Questions,” your author (MJ) decided he was going to...
Making Dreams Come True
Company prides itself on a product for difficult designs. Eng. Marco Santel (MS), owner and technical director, C.O.A.M., shares insights with your author (SSP) about the company’s entry into India...
Akotex Nigeria Ltd.
A Nigerian lifts company with a corporate dream Africa’s vertical-transportation (VT) industry has, in the recent past, been on a growth trajectory as investment by both public and private sector...
“Comprehension Has Priority to Consensus!”
An interview with the new DAfA chairperson Your author, Undine Stricker-Berghoff (USB), in March 2024, spoke with Dr. Peter Hug (PH), managing director Lifts and Escalators, German Mechanical Engineering Industry...
Growth in North America
Comparing unique markets Stockton-on-Tees-based Access BDD entered the North American (NA) market in 2022. In that short amount of time in this new market, the company has seen growth, added...
Always Focused on Safety
NAESA International’s new executive director discusses her role and plans for the association. Emerald Kuhns did not begin her career in the vertical-transportation (VT) industry, but, when given the opportunity,...
Riding the Wave
A conversation with Dynasty Elevator President John Mezzo Stopping in NYC in late February prior to heading to India for the Smart Lift & Mobility World 2024 expo, your author...
Forging Ahead
Your author (MJ) speaks to NYC elevator impresario Don Gelestino (DG) about his early ambitions, path to the elevator industry, M&A and industry outlook. Don Gelestino back when he aspired...
The Gold Standard
Geba Cables India Managing Director Dr. Girish Rao (GR) shares details of the company’s origins, evolution and growth with your author (SSP). SSP: How does the scope for training in...
SMART Elevators as Standard
Product offering causes a paradigm shift in customer expectations. Manish Sikka (MSK), president, ECE Elevators — Birla Group, elaborates on the unique selling points of their SMART elevators and demand...
