Industry Profile
Perlen Steel Founder Richard Perlen
A man of peace and snazzy cars reflects on his role in building the elevator industry in NYC and beyond. by Kaija Wilkinson Richard Perlen, founder of respected elevator industry...
Three DeColas
In the Bronx's Little Italy, a family elevator legacy is born. A story about three generations of NYC elevator men, all named Greg DeCola, was originally pitched to your author...
Building MAD USA
A manufacturing vision with Jeremy Snyder submitted by MAD Elevator As MAD Elevator Inc. expands its operations with a new facility in the U.S. — MAD USA — it marks...
Man of Many Talents
Chicagoland’s Gerry Adams says goodbye to the VT industry after a 16-year career at Adams Elevator. June 2024 was not the first time Gerry Adams lost a job due to...
Following His Passion
Escalator and moving walk modernization continues to inspire Colorado-based TKE Senior Sales Executive Jeffrey Massey. Growing up in Southern California (SoCal) with a dad who was a military pilot had...
Doing It His Way
Elevator safety champion Ray Downs retires after a long and rewarding career. Charismatic, personable, enthusiastic and filled with knowledge about elevators and working safely — knowledge he loves to share...
“An Exciting New Chapter”
Davies leads Access BDD on a journey of growth. images courtesy of Access BDD It has been more than a year since BDD brought its stairlifts to the North American...
Making It Happen
Mike Goss’s unique career path weaves through several industries with VT as a common thread. photos courtesy of Mike Goss It’s easy to see how Mike Goss’s career reflects his...
Reflecting on 50 Years
Eastern Elevator’s Ron Westover semi-retires after a long career. These days, you’re more likely to find Ron Westover, former vice president (VP) of Eastern Elevator Service & Sales Co. based...
Looking Back on a “Great Run”
VDA CEO M. Wade Smith retires after a successful 28-year tenure. submitted by VDA M. Wade Smith, the much-loved and well-respected CEO of East Hanover, New Jersey-headquartered vertical-transportation (VT) consultancy...
