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Smart Lift and Mobility World 2024
The newest addition to Virgo’s portfolio of VT-dedicated events by Anitha Raghunath and Raghu G. Team Virgo has been proudly serving the elevator sector since 2007, launching dedicated trade fairs,...
Safety First
Your author (SSP) discusses the importance of fire evacuation lifts and their feasibility with Hemant Khadse (HK), CEO of East Corp. Group, Fire Life Safety Consultant. SSP: What are your...
A Four-Step Method for Dealing With Difficult Employees
“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” – Abraham Lincoln Companies invest significant resources in hiring the best talent for their business. These strategies include employing...
The Wurtec Way
The family-run business focuses on employees and opportunities. Wurtec was founded in 1985 in Toledo, Ohio, selling elevator tools and has since grown into a provider of complete elevator packages...
Hitting the Target
First cantilever escalator installed in New York City submitted by Nouveau Elevator Principal Dean Speranza of Nouveau Elevator was tasked by Target to solve a major problem at 606 West...
The Salem Elevator Works (Part Two)
Conclusion looks at the success, expansion and transformation of Charles F. Curwen’s company. Part one (The Salem Elevator Works (Part One)) of this two-part article traced the story of Salem...
RISE: The Untapped Potential of Women in the Elevator Industry, Part Three
Part Three: More Women’s Voices For this report, we not only carried out targeted focus group interviews with a range of female elevator mechanics and apprentices (the focus of part...
Elevator Industry Safety Net
Providing training and technical education for the elevator workplace by Lisa M. Casler Over the last 15 years, one of the most common issues facing all elevator companies has been...
Stormy Skies, Sunny Spirits
Inaugural LJM Memorial Golf Outing Held at Trump Golf Links in the Bronx. submitted by Dynasty Elevator Dynasty Elevator Corp. Vice President John Mezzo hosted the inaugural LJM Memorial Golf...
RISE: The Untapped Potential of Women in the Elevator Industry, Part Two
Part Two: Women’s Voices For this report, we carried out a targeted focus group interview with a range of female elevator mechanics and apprentices from metropolitan and non-city areas. We...
