Readers’ Platform

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...

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...

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Fujitec India Awarded CMRL Escalator Contract

GEORGIA TO HIRE SIX NEW ELEVATOR INSPECTORS TO MANAGE ATLANTA ELEVATORS

Georgia to Hire Six New Elevator Inspectors to Manage Atlanta Elevators

ATLAS ELEVATORS ACQUIRES 11,250 M2 IN RIYADH FOR EXPANSION

Atlas Elevators Acquires 11,250 M² in Riyadh Expansion

Attendees listen to a presentation; image courtesy of Fermator.

Fermator Concludes Second Modernization Roadshow in Spain

Construction and model of corrosion-resistant steel elevator pit that received Green Technology Certification; image courtesy of DL Construction

DL Construction Develops Eco-Friendly Pit Technology