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Passing the Torch
For Arrow Lift, communication, understanding and foresight have been key. Over the past 40 years, Arrow Lift has become a trusted name in the home elevator and accessibility lift industry...
One Size Does Not Fit All
A conversation with Maven Group’s Dominik Sachsenheimer Jupiter, Florida-based Maven Group, LLC, was founded in 2016 by Bill Beaury to help guide owners of independent elevator companies looking to sell...
Lessons From Personal Experience
Why you need to start planning sooner than you think by Sean Madden Succession planning is one of the most critical, yet often overlooked, aspects of running a business. Why...
Future-Proofing Your Workforce
A guide to succession planning for field technicians by Dot Mynahan There is no denying it – the skilled trades workforce is aging. Statistics vary, but most research identifies the...
Driving Smarter Elevator Business Succession Planning
In this Readers’ Platform, your author explains why technology is key. by Jonathan Taub In the independent elevator contractor industry, many businesses are family-owned and passed down through generations. But,...
Succession Planning — Critical Roles
This Leadership Insights piece looks at extended traditional succession planning processes to roles below executive and senior levels. When the topic of succession planning comes up, leaders often discuss who...
Modeling Failure Detection of Lift Doors Through Sensor Fusion
Emerging technologies improve the overall accuracy and reliability of detecting potential failures. by Daan Smans Keywords: Doors, Multiplier Effect, Sensor Fusion, Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT) Abstract Although steel...
Unnoticed Lifelines
VT is critical for accessible design. images by Gagandeep Kaur There are few things more frustrating than the feeling of being trapped, whether it’s in a building with no access...
Vertical-Transportation ImperativesÂ
A new challenge for the industry Catering to various types of users and meeting their requirements is a new challenge facing elevator suppliers. Users expect more travel comfort, easy access,...
Key Concepts in VT Imperatives
A look at fundamental priorities and non-negotiables As urban landscapes continue to grow, the role of vertical-transportation (VT) systems extends beyond mere convenience to become a critical component of inclusive...
