Special Regional Section

Riding the Ups and Downs

KONE New Jersey and NYC Sales Manager, Service & Solutions Vanessa Kline (VK) talks to your author (KW) about her career and the local VT market.  When people ask Vanessa...

Elevating the Prudential Center

Your author (KW) speaks with Schindler General Manager, NYC Metropolitan Area Peter Cacace (PC) about the OEM’s longtime partnership with the Newark, New Jersey, venue.  by Kaija Wilkinsonphotos courtesy of...

Workforce Development

Delaware Elevator implements numerous initiatives to prepare for the future.  by Charley Meeks-Crystle and Georgeta Lazar Wainwright Workforce development is a critical issue that is of paramount concern within the...

Delivering Excellence

In this Project Spotlight, Atlantic Lifts Ltd. completes massive freight elevator project with time to spare. Whitby, Ontario, Canada-based Atlantic Lifts Ltd. recently completed a project that involved manufacturing and...

“Inflection Point”

Canada market trends: Skyscrapers rise, cities grow and the VT industry thrives. In summer 2023, Otis Vice President & Managing Director for Canada Patrick Yeung visited the construction site of...

Evolving “Sweet Spots”

In this Industry Dialogue, your author (KW) catches up with Schindler Canada President Lisa Konnry (LK). While conducting research for the Canada Market Trends piece in this issue (p. 32),...

California’s Elevator Safety Orders, 1915-1918

This History article explores a state industrial commission focused on developing safety codes. In 1915, the Industrial Accident Commission of the State of California launched an ambitious initiative focused on...

A Star Is Born

Star Elevator’s focus on communication and service has led to 40 years of success in the elevator maintenance and modernization industry.  Belmont, California-based Star Elevator is celebrating 40 years in...

Building on Strong Roots

In this Industry Dialogue, the director of Mitsubishi Electric US Branch Operations provides insight on the California VT market.  Erik Moeller Erik Moeller (EM), director of U.S operations for Mitsubishi...

California Soul

In this Industry Dialogue, a fifth-generation Californian talks about turning a niche product into a 40-year running international business. Leslie Malloy While working for Oliver & Williams Elevator Co., Leslie...

Rendering of the outdoor elevator; image via The Japan News

Japan Castle To Get Outdoor Elevator

Inside the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport; photo by Robert Polidori for SOM

Lack of Adequate VT Sparks Concern in Mumbai, India

The Alpha Matar team; image courtesy of Alpha Matar

Alpha Matar Signs Cooperation Protocol With Sunrise Hotels Group

Images courtesy of KONE

KONE Celebrates 115th Anniversary

SDSU PARKING ELEVATORS OPERATING WITH EXPIRED PERMITS

SDSU Parking Elevators Operating With Expired Permits