Industry Profile
Martha Hulgan Speaks about Starting a Business during a Recession, Work Ethics, VIEEW and Family
One of the industry’s leading ladies speaks about starting a business during a recession, work ethics and more. Although she has more than 30 years of elevator-industry experience and has...
Roberto Zappa, Chairman and CEO of Sematic, Always Finds Opportunity for Growth
Zappa discusses his journey in the elevator industry and history at Semantic Group. Chairman and CEO of Italy-based Sematic Group since 2000, Milan, Italy, native Roberto Zappa grew up in...
Tom Ledden, President of Gotham Elevator and World Traveler, Discusses How to Maintain a Successful Business amidst Code Changes
Ledden discusses his New York- based company’s history and business. Born to a large Irish family in Queens, New York, Tom Ledden, president of Gotham Elevator Inspection, got his start...
Michael Geyssel, CEO of Geyssel Fahrtreppenservice, Works Locally and Thinks Globally
Geyssel discusses his German company’s history and its past and planned expansions Michael Geyssel likes to remember his first escalator orders. However, the 49-year-old entrepreneur and father of three children...
SnapCab’s Cara Furgiuele
Furgiuele discusses the company’s environ-mental initiatives and her vision Cara Furgiuele, project technician and architect for Snapcab by Bostock, always aims for constant improvement. Whether it involves helping customers lower...
The World of Elevator Consultants
When I entered the engineering field, I soon became aware of a practice within the elevator industry that, at the time, was primarily offered by the major consulting engineering firms....
Liên Randle of Mitsubishi Electric
This industry professional explains how respect, confidence and hard work can lead to success. From Paris to Africa and Atlas Elevator Co. to Mitsubishi Electric, Liên Randle has experiences worth...
Achim Hütter
CEO and co-owner of Hütter-Aufzüge finds success in a niche market. Since 1992, Hütter-Aufzüge GmbH has focused on inclined elevators for public transportation, elevated buildings and special architecture worldwide. Achim...
Beat De Coi
Swiss entrepreneur Beat De Coi, leader of Cedes and Espros, pushes innovation as the key to success. Swiss entrepreneur Beat De Coi has always believed in setting the pace and...
Greg Carlisle
The President of Murphy Elevator and the National Association of Elevator Contractors discusses the importance of customer service and offers advice on the industry’s future. Greg Carlisle has served as...
