Industry Dialogue
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...
Safe and Secure
Balamurali Kalaimani (BK), founder and managing director, Magtech Group of Companies, shares insights with your author (SSP) on how Magtech Security Systems enables access control and enhances safety for real...
Portal Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
Managing Director K Ravishankar (KR) and Director Vishal Kulkarni (VK) share insights with your author (SP) on the company’s key accomplishments. SP: When was Portal Engineering Pvt. Ltd. established, and...
GEZE India
V.S. Rajan (VR), managing director, GEZE India Pvt. Ltd., shares insights with your author (SP) on the changing demand patterns for access and safety aspects from the construction building industry....
Automated Car-Parking Systems
Tedra provides solutions for the basic problem of car parking. Ajay Raina (AR), director and CEO, Tedra Automotive Solutions Pvt. Ltd., explains to your author (SSP) the future demand drivers...
A Cut Above
Suraj Thodimarath (ST), MD, APAC Region, Wittur Group, shares his views with your author (SSP) on potential game changers in the VT industry for 2024 and India’s role in the...