May 2024 Issue

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Industry Dialogue

Always Focused on Safety

By Lindsay Fletcher | May 1, 2024

NAESA International’s new executive director discusses her role and plans for the association.

Reviews

Elevator Industry Inspection Handbook

By Kathleen Farrell | May 1, 2024

Eighth edition contains crucial updates for accuracy and ease of use.

Modernization

Digital Elevator Survey – Improving Modernization Site Surveys

By Darren Batey | May 1, 2024

An accurate site survey is the first step in creating a successful engineered modernization.

Events

A New Location for Better Access

By Paul Sapita | May 1, 2024

SEES hosts a Texas-style grand-opening event for its new distribution center.

Technology

Divider Beam Design as Part of the Standard Elevator Design

By Dr. Michael Merz | May 1, 2024

A new method for installing these as part of the elevator installation process and its benefits

Industry Dialogue

Riding the Wave

By Elevator World | May 1, 2024

A conversation with Dynasty Elevator President John Mezzo

History

Fred A. Annett’s Electric Elevators (1927) Conclusion

By Dr. Lee Gray | May 1, 2024

A look at contributions made to the book

Safety

Home Safe

By Trent Behr | May 1, 2024

What NEII is doing to help make sure elevator industry personnel return home safely to their families and loved ones every day

Family Businesses

Trust, Value and Communication

By ElevatorInfo | May 1, 2024

This Readers’ Platform spotlights three family-run companies.

Family Businesses

Technology’s Role in Elevator Business Succession Planning

By Jonathan Taub | May 1, 2024

In this Readers’ Platform, your author observes that advanced ERP software can mitigate risk and put owners in the driver’s seat.

Family Businesses

The DTM Dynasty

By Kaija Wilkinson | May 1, 2024

Members of the Montesano family talk about what it’s like to be part of a family business.

Family Businesses

Small Family Businesses Make Big Impacts

By Vong Keovongsa | May 1, 2024

This Leadership Insights piece looks at what this segment of the VT industry can offer.

Family Businesses

Growing Along the Gulf

By Breanna Erwin | May 1, 2024

Each Erwin family member brings a particular strength to the family business.

Family Businesses

Building on Legacy

By Kathleen Farrell | May 1, 2024

Through five generations of leadership, innovation remains a constant for The Peelle Co.

Family Businesses

A New Start

By Kaija Wilkinson | May 1, 2024

Immigrant who arrived from Ireland in 1984 with US$200 grows Bronx-based Start Elevator into major employer.

Family Businesses

Arrow Lift

By Kathleen Farrell | May 1, 2024

Accessibility and home elevator company credits success to faith, family and teamwork.

On Camera

Art Deco Elegance

By Kaija Wilkinson | May 1, 2024

A property co-op board member collaborates with elevator companies and other suppliers to realize an impressive transformation.

On Camera

Like New

By Jeffrey A. Massey | May 1, 2024

TKE team works with DIA-DEN to realize key, comprehensive escalator modernization in Denver, Colorado.

Editor's Overview

The Family Connection

By Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick | May 1, 2024

We focus this month (for the first time) on family businesses. The elevator industry is filled with family businesses of all sizes.

Sustainability

Championing Urbanization

By Lindsay Fletcher | April 4, 2024

Your author (LF) speaks to Florian Troesch (FT), vice president of Schindler PORT Technology at Schindler Group, about the company's role in this important topic.

Safety

Analysis and Calculation of Elevator Car Fall Incidents Caused by Serious Damage of Diverter Pulley Bearing

By Guangchi Liang | April 4, 2024

In recent years, there have been some serious incidents in which the failure of the diverter pulley caused the counterweight to fall

Project Spotlight

Engineering Excellence

By Caleb Terpstra | April 4, 2024

Lincoln Place is a complex residential project that required engineering excellence. The Melbourne, Australia, residence situated

Market Trends

A Tower of Success

By Shem Oirere | April 4, 2024

Othman Benjelloun is a Moroccan billionaire banker whose many investment ideas may have translated into reality over the years.

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Always Focused on Safety

Elevator Industry Inspection Handbook

Digital Elevator Survey – Improving Modernization Site Surveys

A New Location for Better Access

Divider Beam Design as Part of the Standard Elevator Design

Riding the Wave

Fred A. Annett’s Electric Elevators (1927) Conclusion

Home Safe

Trust, Value and Communication

Technology’s Role in Elevator Business Succession Planning

The DTM Dynasty

Small Family Businesses Make Big Impacts

Growing Along the Gulf

Building on Legacy

A New Start

Arrow Lift

Art Deco Elegance

Like New

The Family Connection

Championing Urbanization

Analysis and Calculation of Elevator Car Fall Incidents Caused by Serious Damage of Diverter Pulley Bearing

Engineering Excellence

A Tower of Success

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