Readers’ Platform

Impressions From İzmir Symposium

Hello to everyone, I visited the 11th İzmir Lift Symposium organized on October 17-19 with the support of the İzmir Chamber of Mechanical Engineers and Chamber of Electrical Engineers. We...

Equipment Clearance and Positioning

A look at the importance of both in vertical transportation  While auditing elevators, I came across many situations where the positioning of equipment and the clearance around it were not...

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...

Pulse Wadi; image courtesy of LWK + PARTNERS

Multi-Billion Dollar Tech District Unveiled in Saudi Arabia

TKE rendering shows the appearance of the boarding bridge.

TKE To Supply Boarding Bridge to Port of Dover

Elevators are a key part of the station accessibility upgrade; photo by Marc A. Hermann for NYC MTA.

Two Modernized Elevators Open on NYC’s Upper West Side

POHLE HESS TAKE ON NEW ROLES AT SCHINDLER

Pohle, Hess Take On New Roles at Schindler

The Cairo Training Center; image courtesy of KONE

KONE Opens First Training Center in Egypt