Readers’ Platform
Mastering the Craft
Celebrating Robert Masterson’s legacy of excellence as he moves on from Champion Elevator by Don Gelestino In February, Newark, New Jersey-headquartered Perlen Steel announced Robert Masterson as its new CEO,...
Lessons From Personal Experience
Why you need to start planning sooner than you think by Sean Madden Succession planning is one of the most critical, yet often overlooked, aspects of running a business. Why...
Future-Proofing Your Workforce
A guide to succession planning for field technicians by Dot Mynahan There is no denying it – the skilled trades workforce is aging. Statistics vary, but most research identifies the...
Driving Smarter Elevator Business Succession Planning
In this Readers’ Platform, your author explains why technology is key. by Jonathan Taub In the independent elevator contractor industry, many businesses are family-owned and passed down through generations. But,...
Standardization in the Elevator Industry
Enabler for innovation and future-readiness Standards create a common language for manufacturers, operators and service providers. The elevator industry is facing profound challenges: rapid digitalization through technologies such as the...
Myths and Realities on Elevator Safety
Twenty-two myths uncovered by your author by Zaydoon Khzouz Elevators are one of the safest and most widely used forms of transportation globally, yet public misconceptions about their safety persist....
Celebrating the Profession
Why Wurtec campaigned to make National Elevator Mechanics Day a reality by David Steingass When people ask me what I do, I answer, with some hesitation, “I work in the...
Accessibility Gap
Elevator mechanics in Puerto Rico need a Spanish version of ASME A17.1. by David Guerin Elevator mechanics in Puerto Rico face a significant challenge: The primary regulatory standard governing their...
Centers of Union in Lift Industry: Non-Governmental Organi̇zations
by Gülay Pala Non-governmental organizations in the lift industry are communities that work together to improve the safety of lifts, their compliance with standards, quality and regulations and increase the...
Safety and Urgency: A Careful Balance
Elevator inspections during rocket attacks Imagine you're busy in the middle of your day-to-day routine when, suddenly, an air raid siren goes off. Within seconds, everyone runs for shelter. This...
