Safety
Unnoticed Lifelines
VT is critical for accessible design. images by Gagandeep Kaur There are few things more frustrating than the feeling of being trapped, whether it’s in a building with no access...
Vertical-Transportation ImperativesÂ
A new challenge for the industry Catering to various types of users and meeting their requirements is a new challenge facing elevator suppliers. Users expect more travel comfort, easy access,...
Key Concepts in VT Imperatives
A look at fundamental priorities and non-negotiables As urban landscapes continue to grow, the role of vertical-transportation (VT) systems extends beyond mere convenience to become a critical component of inclusive...
Next-Gen Vertical Transportation
Efficient, secure and user-friendly solutions Vertical transportation (VT) is crucial in modern urban infrastructure, enabling seamless movement within buildings while ensuring accessibility, safety and inclusivity. With rapid technological advancements, elevator...
Cress Returns to VT Industry as Metro Elevator Houston VP
After spending nearly two years as a strategic account executive with Johnson Controls, Colby Cress announced he has returned to the vertical-transportation (VT) industry as vice president (VP) of Metro...
LEEA to Host Regional Events Across the U.K. in 2025
The U.K. Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has scheduled a series of in-person Regional Events around the U.K. for 2025. THSP will be collaborating with LEEA across all the Regional...
MESA Meeting Includes Door-Lock Monitoring Compliance Presentation
Thirty-two members of the Massachusetts Elevator Safety Association (MESA) gathered on January 14 at Jake N Joes in Norwood, Massachusetts, for their regular monthly meeting. The event included a presentation...
Registration Now Open For LIFTEX 2025 in London
Organizers of LIFTEX 2025, the U.K.’s only dedicated exhibition for the lift, escalator and access industry, announce that free registration for the event, planned on June 11-12 at ExCeL in London, is...
Taipei City Completes 100th Subsidized Elevator Installation
Taipei City's Urban Regeneration Office has announced the completion of its 100th subsidized elevator installation in older apartment buildings, International Community Radio Taipei reports. The subsidy program was launched in...
TEI Group Acquires Orlando, Florida-based TAKA Elevator
NYC-based TEI Group announced on January 3 it has acquired TAKA Elevator Co., LLC, established by Mary and Patrick Lalchandani in 2012 and based in Orlando, Florida. "Our future in...
