Special Regional Section

Rick Stumpf

Adams General Manager Rick Stumpf thrives guiding a team he describes as the “best in the industry.” Like many Chicagoans, Adams Elevator Equipment Co. General Manager Rick Stumpf is a...

Jim Peskuski

After a long and colorful career with dumbwaiter company Matot, Jim Peskuski has no regrets. During his nearly 45 years in the industry, Jim Peskuski has seen it from many...

Independent Spirit

Their numbers have dwindled, but Chicago independents are thriving thanks to employee loyalty, lucrative projects, cooperation with colleagues and capitalizing on their niches. by Caleb Givens and Kaija Wilkinson Decades...

Chicago in the Spotlight

From the office tower in Chicago’s West Loop where Adams Elevator is based, the steady beat of pile drivers serves as the soundtrack for day-to-day business. It is an indication...

Chicago Elevator Association

Founded in 1911, the Chicago Elevator Association (CEA) is the U.S. industry’s oldest regional association. This distinction is directly tied to the leading role the city has played in vertical...

Destination Turkey

Growth, Urbanization, Increased Inspections Characterize Sector The Turkish elevator industry has grown in recent years due to increasing urbanization and resultant construction in the country. Also, Turkey’s investments in the...

The Lift Market in Germany

The makeup and outlook of the industry in  the home of Interlift The structure of the German lift industry is characterized by numerous small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which have...

Visiting Atlantic City During United 2012

United 2012 in Atlantic City (September 8-14) includes several recreational activities and social events for at-tendees. However, delegates may find some downtime to venture out and see what the eclectic...

United 2012 to Deliver on All Fronts

The United 2012 convention, to take place on Sep-tember 10-13 at the Sheraton Atlantic City and Atlantic City Convention Center in New Jersey, promises a “combination of market strength, ideas...

(l-r) Chaim Grunfeld and Chaim Berkowicz of SIMSINLifts; image courtesy of SIMSINLifts

SIMSINLifts To Unveil Emergency Telephone Service at LIFTEX

interlift venue Messe Nürnberg; image courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects

Innovations To Take Spotlight at interlift 2025

Guerrero

TEI Group Names Guerrero As South Florida VP

Image courtesy of MP Ascensores

Spain’s MP Ascensores Secures Financing to Fuel Strategy

Wen

KONE Appoints Wen As EVP Procurement and Board Member