Industry Dialogue
With an Eye on the Horizon
NAESA International executive director discusses the organization’s adaptability and future plans. Jim Borwey Jim Borwey (JB) took on the role of executive director of NAESA International in January 2021 —...
Time for Excitement
A conversation with TKE North America CEO Kevin Lavallee about urbanization, company plans and how the new HQ in Atlanta fits into the equation TK Elevator North America CEO Kevin...
Climate Friendly to Climate Neutral
In this Industry Dialogue, your author discusses the big commitment of the Big 4. In February, the NewClimate Institute, Berlin, Germany, in collaboration with Carbon Market Watch, published its annual...
“American Success Story”
A far-reaching discussion with principals of VT consultancy VDA Recently, the well-established vertical-transportation (VT) consultancy VDA received an investment from Chicago-based investment firm Keystone Capital in December 2021. Its principals,...
Building on Strong Roots
In this Industry Dialogue, the director of Mitsubishi Electric US Branch Operations provides insight on the California VT market. Erik Moeller Erik Moeller (EM), director of U.S operations for Mitsubishi...
California Soul
In this Industry Dialogue, a fifth-generation Californian talks about turning a niche product into a 40-year running international business. Leslie Malloy While working for Oliver & Williams Elevator Co., Leslie...
Luxury Lodging Goes Green
Your author (SSP) speaks with P. Gopalakrishnan (PG), GBCI India managing director, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, about the selection parameters for VT in the hospitality industry and the...
“Yes, Sir, and Copy That.”
NYC’s TEI Group finds success with Helmets to Hardhats program. During the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) 72nd Annual Convention & Exposition in New Orleans in October 2021, your...
Between the Democratization of Knowledge and Elevator Planning
Schindler Head of Operations discusses digitalization in practice and his role. images courtesy of Schindler Your author (USB) recently spoke with Dr. Christian Schulz (CS), head of operations at Schindler,...
Standard Elevator Systems: More Than a Machine Brand
Your author (TBM) visited Standard Elevator Systems to present President Jimmy He (JH) with the 2021 Ellies Award for Best Supplier (Motors/Drives). JH gave TBM a tour of the Standard...
