Readers’ Platform
Elevator Interiors
The hidden art of architectural harmony by Ivette Natacha Sanchez Have you ever gone into a building and could not locate the elevator? — I know the feeling. You may...
Branding in the Lift Industry
Hello to everyone, Nowadays, lifts, as everyone is used to, are known for their speeds. The logic is that whoever manufactures the fastest one wins and ranks at the top....
Veins of Modern Cities – Lifts
by Semih Çalık Hello to everyone, I have received very positive feedback after my first two articles were published in the magazine. I sincerely thank everyone who shared what they...
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...
