December 2023 Issue

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Traffic Analysis

Fundamentals of Traffic Analysis

By Dr. Albert So | December 1, 2023

An elevator system consists of vertical roads (the shafts) and vehicles (the cars or cabs) inside a tall building,

Industry Dialogue

Limitless Opportunities

By Kathleen Farrell | December 1, 2023

Shortly after graduating college in May, Eric Danner started work at Shakopee, Minnesota-based KEB America, Inc.

Readers' Platform

First Principles and Ropeless Lifts

By Hongliang Liang | December 1, 2023

The importance of deciding “what not to do”

Project Spotlight

DPR - Nusantara I Tower

By TK Elevator | December 1, 2023

TKE premieres TWIN technology in Southeast Asia.

History

ELEVATOR WORLD Turns 60

By Elevator World | December 1, 2023

The strength of William C. Sturgeon’s legacy is seen in the magazine’s contents throughout 2013.

Events

Big News for interlift

By submitted by AFAG Messen und Ausstellungen GmbH | December 1, 2023

While plans for interlift 2023 were ramping up, a new date and location for the next world’s leading trade fair for the lift industry

Market Trends

Where Are All the Startups?

By Yuval Valiano-Rips | December 1, 2023

Known as the “Start-up Nation,” Israel has been at the forefront of technological advancement, boasting a vibrant entrepreneurial

Codes & Standards

Merry and Bright

By Amy J. Blankenbiller | December 1, 2023

Looking at NEII’s merry past and unwrapping its bright future as the 100-year-old elevator association does its part to provide peace on earth.

Events

Building Safety Habits

By Lindsay Fletcher | December 1, 2023

Safety was the focus of this year’s Wisconsin Symposium held by NAESA International.

Industry Dialogue

Making Winners

By Kaija Wilkinson | December 1, 2023

In this Industry Dialogue, VDA CEO Gavin Campbell shares details about his life and the VT consultancy’s acquisition strategy.

Readers' Platform

M&A in North America

By Jeff Eaton | December 1, 2023

In this Readers’ Platform, your author looks at why M&A activity will continue to be buoyant both in North America and around the globe.

Market Trends

A Look at M&A Trends

By Dominik Sachsenheimer | December 1, 2023

Your author examines the “roller-coaster ride” of the past three years.

Readers' Platform

A Comprehensive Guide

By Andrew C. Glassman and Karen P. Wackerman | December 1, 2023

In this Readers’ Platform, your authors describe the steps you need to take before selling your elevator company.

Events

14th Symposium on Lift and Escalator Technologies

By Madeleine Olausson | December 1, 2023

Important industry themes were discussed at this annual event.

The Ellies

The 2023 Ellies Awards Winners

By Elevator World | December 1, 2023

ELEVATOR WORLD presents the winning companies of the sixth annual competition for excellence in the North American elevator industry.

Events

Full House

By Kaija Wilkinson | December 1, 2023

Well-attended 2023 NAEC Annual Convention & Exposition provides a wealth of learning, networking and fun in Reno, Nevada.

Last Glance

G-Tech Elevator System for New Queens Tower

By Kaija Wilkinson | December 1, 2023

With a vivid blue morning sky, the Manhattan skyline and the setting moon as a backdrop, the machines appear to be flying.

Editor's Overview

Reasons To Be Hopeful

By Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick | December 1, 2023

It is sometimes hard to be hopeful, but all around there are signals of change for the better, at least in the building industry.

Company Spotlight

Rising Higher Together

By Süleyman Özcan | November 21, 2023

KLEEMANN celebrates 40 years with anniversary event.

Events

Saudi Arabia's Emerging Expo

By Bülent Yılmaz | November 21, 2023

After a long break, Lift City Expo Jeddah took place at Hilton Hotel in Jeddah between September 4-7.

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Fundamentals of Traffic Analysis

Limitless Opportunities

First Principles and Ropeless Lifts

DPR - Nusantara I Tower

ELEVATOR WORLD Turns 60

Big News for interlift

Where Are All the Startups?

Merry and Bright

Building Safety Habits

Making Winners

M&A in North America

A Look at M&A Trends

A Comprehensive Guide

14th Symposium on Lift and Escalator Technologies

The 2023 Ellies Awards Winners

Full House

G-Tech Elevator System for New Queens Tower

Reasons To Be Hopeful

Rising Higher Together

Saudi Arabia's Emerging Expo

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