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AFAG, Virgo Join Forces
Partners say exciting announcements are on the horizon. Augsburg, Germany-based AFAG Messen und Ausstellungen GmbH and Bangalore, India-based Virgo Communications and Exhibitions are partnering, the trade fair organizers announced in...
Transformative VT
Prashant Mewada (PM), head of projects, DLF, shares perspectives with your author (SSP) on the rising importance of elevators in people’s lives and real estate. SSP: How has the significance...
Elevator Usage Instructions in the Framework of COVID-19
Precautions and guidelines for passenger safety and field work. by Mustafa Kavukcu The COVID-19 outbreak has changed many habits in our lives, which continue to change. Although the return to...
The Importance of Directives
The need for each country to have a directive for lifts and safety components is outlined. There are many options and ways to meet Essential Health & Safety Regulations (EHSRs)...
10 Questions with Mark Gregorio and Michael Staub
TEI owners credit success during the pandemic to their relationship with employees and customers. On a sunny but cool September morning, your author (MJ) had the opportunity to sit down...
National Elevator Industry: From 2020 Review to 2021 Vision
Your author, NEII’s new executive director, assesses the state of the vertical-transportation industry and the “new normal.” Stepping into the National Elevator Industry, Inc.’s (NEII) executive director role in mid-October...
20 Years of Innovation
Otis continues to build on the technology of its bestselling Gen2 elevator. When Otis introduced the machine-room-less (MRL) Gen2® elevator in early 2000, it featured something entirely new: belts in...
Pandemic Drives Demand
Otis India’s recent initiatives to manage new challenges are discussed. As we continue to navigate these unprecedented times, we are seeing customers seek solutions driven by the challenges of the...
Era of Change
An expert discusses the effects of COVID-19 on the real estate and VT industries. Anil Dwivedi (AD), director, project management (mid-India) at Colliers International India, discussed anticipated high-rise trends in...
Team Touchless
Omega is a pioneer in non-contact elevator calls and advocates for the “Make in India” initiative. The father-and-son team of Kumar Desai, managing director, and Sameep Desai, CEO, leads Omega...
