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From India to the U.S.
EW hosts PAPL Corp. President and CEO KK Ravi. ELEVATOR WORLD was honored to host PAPL Corp. President and CEO Krishna Kumar “KK” Ravi in November 2024 during his first...
A South China Debut
E2 Forum China successfully concludes in Shenzhen. submitted by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. Making its South China debut, E2 Forum China’s Shenzhen edition was successfully held on October 25, 2024,...
Equity Theory
Are your employees safe (from being poached by competitors)? This month’s ELEVATOR WORLD focus topic is safety. Nothing is more important than keeping our employees and the riding public safe....
Looking Forward and Back
Retiring after 44 years, Andrew Wilson (AW) speaks with your author (KW) about the rewards of the profession and what the future holds. Most recently a Vancouver, B.C.-based vertical-transportation (VT)...
The American VT Industry in the 1880s (Part 1)
A look at the industry’s presence in an important business directory at the time The typical framework used to assess the historical development of a new industry includes the examination...
Up, Up and Away
TKE showcases major VT and airport gate support equipment project in U.A.E. As part of a long-term relationship with Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Abu Dhabi Airports Co. (ADAC), TK...
Funds Raised for Charity in a Unique Way
Stannah, a leading U.K. lift specialist established in 1867, announced that 32 of its colleagues participated in a thrilling and challenging charity abseil at the iconic Northampton Lift Tower on...
Grenfell Reviewed
Northampton Symposium keynote presentation and panel discussion look at the Grenfell tragedy and Phase 2 report. The word “legend” can be thrown around and overused a lot nowadays, but when...
From Legacy to Leadership
ILE Technical Director Jamie Colquhoun shares lift industry perspectives. Jamie Colquhoun (JC) is an industry veteran with a solid footprint in the world of technical innovation. After nearly two decades...
1923 William Wadsworth & Sons Estimate & Specification
Comparing this with the Specification and Tender from the last issue The previous issue of ELEVATOR WORLD UK featured an investigation of a 1927 Specification and Tender for an electric...