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NexGen 2026 Educational Retreat To Set Sail in Spring
NexGen, a branch of the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) focused on the development of the next generation of elevator professionals, will hold its Educational Retreat on April 26...
In Memoriam: Edmond Joyce “E.J.” Mathis
Edmond Joyce "E.J." Mathis of Arden, North Carolina, who founded North Carolina's Asheville Elevator Co. in 1957 and was elected president of the National Association of Elevator Contractors in 1988,...
In Memoriam: Frank Wieckowski
Frank Wieckowski of Sarasota, Florida, a longtime elevator man, passed away on September 25 at age 91. A U.S. Army veteran, Wieckowski worked at Chicago Rawhide in the synthetic rubber...
EW Announces 2025 Ellies Award Winners
ELEVATOR WORLD formally announces the winners and runners-up of the 2025 Ellies Awards, which, for the past eight years, has recognized North American vertical-transportation businesses that have gone above and...
Champion Elevator Announces Executive Leadership Changes
On September 5, NYC-based Champion Elevator announced executive leadership changes designed to honor its entrepreneurial roots and strengthen its foundation for future growth. After 10 years, founder Don Gelestino has...
Montanari North America Launches Belt Gearless Series
Montanari North America, the U.S. subsidiary of Montanari Group, proudly announces the launch of its new MBA series, high-performing belted gearless for elevator modernizations and new installations across the U.S....
Houston: The City With No Limits
The NAEC 76th Annual Convention and Expo is coming to one of the U.S.’ most diverse cities. by Sophie Goodwin The vertical-transportation (VT) industry is taking a trip to Space...
NAEC Virtual Houston Event “Know Before You Go” Town Hall
The National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) plans to host a virtual “Know Before You Go” town hall on August 14 from 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. EST about the NAEC 2025 Convention &...
Vote for the Ellies Until August 11
Voting is now open for the ELEVATOR WORLD ELLIES awards until August 11. The ELLIES recognizes North American vertical-transportation industry businesses that go above and beyond for their customers, employees, communities and...
In Memoriam: Timothy Toan
Industry veteran Timothy Toan, founder of Chicago-based HydraSafe Brake, passed away in late March as a result of a freak accident at the shop. Responding to the need for an...
