Readers’ Platform
Beyond Brightness
Crafting ideal ambiences with decorative lighting by Kunal Rohatgi In the realm of architecture and interior design, lighting transcends its fundamental role of providing visibility. It becomes a powerful tool...
The Democratization of Manufacturing
Accessibility and inclusivity with elevator microfactories by Stamatiou Themis In an era where innovation knows no bounds, the democratization of manufacturing stands at the forefront of transformative change. Elevator microfactories,...
2024 Lift Industry Opportunities and Challenges
Turning obstacles into success submitted by Mainteny As the lift industry evolves, 2024 brings both significant challenges and exciting opportunities. While companies face a shortage of skilled labour, high energy...
VRCs
Elevating AGVs and AMRs to new levels of efficiency by Chuck Cobb and Dan Hext Vertical reciprocating conveyors (VRCs) act as the pivotal link between two major trends in warehouse...
Your Next Apartment Could Be in an Office Building
How strategic planning and interconnected elevators can enable transformation of increasingly vacant office space by Rick Piovano When the world shut down in 2020, building managers quickly found new ways...
Power of Regenerative Lifts
Synergy between sustainability and technological prowess In the age of heightened environmental consciousness, sustainability permeates every aspect of modern living, including vertical transportation (VT). Elevators, crucial elements of high-rise structures,...
Embracing a “Glocal” Approach
In this Readers’ Platform, your author talks about elevating excellence through collaboration. In today’s interconnected world, the concept of globalization has become ubiquitous, permeating nearly every aspect of business and...
Creating a Worldwide Presence
In this Readers’ Platform, your author discusses how “Made in India” has become a global brand. India is developing fast in many fields, including manufacturing, services, technology, defense, aerospace, sea...
The Social Value Act
How it came to be and its role in the future In 2012, a historic moment arose and changed how public service contracts would be awarded in the U.K. moving...
Trust, Value and Communication
This Readers’ Platform spotlights three family-run companies. In North America, most installation, repair, service and inspection of elevators, escalators, moving walks and other conveyance equipment is done by elevator constructors...
