February 2023 Issue

Editor's Overview

Future-Proofing

By Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick | February 1, 2023

Readers' Platform

Rising Together

By Amy J. Blankenbiller | February 1, 2023

Taking industry diversity efforts to new heights 

Events

The 2022 CTBUH International Conference

By Dr. Lee Gray | February 1, 2023

Your author discusses VT industry involvement at this combined conference held in Chicago.

Industry Dialogue

10 Questions (Plus a Bonus) With Maritza Carire of ESI

By Matt Jackson | February 1, 2023

Elevator Systems’ vice president of operations takes some time to answer your author’s questions.

Events

The Place To Be

By Kaija Wilkinson | February 1, 2023

Vantage debuts its Northeast Regional Service Center in Queens, New York, in grand style.

History

What’s Past Is Prologue

By Dr. Lee Gray | February 1, 2023

The challenges of predicting the future

Continuing Education

Counterweight Evolution

By John Inglis | February 1, 2023

A history of the often-forgotten component and its adaptations to technology over time

The Future of VT - 2030

Polymer Matrix Composite Applications on the Elevators of the Future

By by Emre Köroğlu and Ali Kiliç | February 1, 2023

This article provides information regarding elevator applications of PMC materials that are innovative alternatives for elevator components

The Future of VT - 2030

Lifts in the New Millennium‭

By Elena Mauro | February 1, 2023

This article looks at recent innovations in lift technology, placing them in the context of global trends in the industry.

On Camera

Historic Eastern Machinery Elevator

By Michael Dumas | February 1, 2023

Connecticut museum to preserve elevator components from a bygone era.

Project Spotlight

Extraordinary Times

By Schindler | February 1, 2023

Expo 2020 Dubai necessitated rising to many challenges.

Project Spotlight

Effortless Access, Stunning Design

By Caleb Terpstra | February 1, 2023

Next Level Elevators completes challenging residential project in Australia.

Project Spotlight

East Side Style

By Kaija Wilkinson | February 1, 2023

Bespoke elevators serve Beaux Arts mansion-turned-restaurant in Manhattan.

Events

International Sourcing Exposition for Elevators & Escalators Debuts

By Vijay Pandya | January 13, 2023

VT industry players congregate in Mumbai, India, and discuss the post-pandemic era’s transformed scenario amid new launches.

Events

The First Lift Expo Italia Took Place in Milan, Italy

By Bülent Yılmaz | December 5, 2022

Lift Expo Italia was held in Milan on October 19-21 by the Italian National Association of Elevator Components Industries (ANICA).