New York

DeSimone Acquires San Francisco-Based KP Elevator Consulting

DeSimone Consulting Engineering, headquartered in NYC, announced on April 2 it acquired San Francisco-based KP Elevator Consulting, part of an ongoing strategy to broaden its multi-service platform. The acquisition will...

Operating & Growing an Independent Company in a Consolidating Market

by John Mezzo This paper was presented at the 2024 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in Paradise Island, Bahamas.  Abstract Dynasty Elevator is an independently-owned and -operated company based in...

Lifting NYC

Tracing its roots to the Empire City, The Peelle Co. continues to play a role in keeping passengers and freight moving in numerous iconic buildings.  The Peelle Co., known worldwide...

Grand Central Madison Sidewalk Lift

Gillespie Corp. details the story behind its recent challenging NYC sidewalk lift project.  by John C. Linsley Not far from Grand Central Station in NYC in a drive through bay...

Defined by NYC

Your author (KW) catches up with Vantage Chief Commercial Officer Justin Tomasino (JT).  Justin Tomasino KW: How many Vantage employees are based in the NYC metropolitan area? Is Vantage hiring...

A Standout Landmark

Served by Otis VT, The Spiral on Manhattan’s Far West Side offers unique office space that lets nature in. by Brendan McShaneimages courtesy of Otis Among the new office towers...

The Power of Collaboration

Urbahn Architects, Gannett Fleming and Citnalta-Forte complete a US$300-million design-build ADA upgrade featuring nine elevators at key MTA subway station complex in Manhattan. by Peter Wilkphotos by Ola Wilk A...

Perlen Steel Welcomes Masterson as Its New CEO

Perlen Steel, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, announced Robert Masterson as its new CEO on February 27. Masterson's "proven ability to inspire teams, drive sustainable growth and transform challenges into opportunities...

Last Chance To Register For ECNY NYS Mechanic License Course

The Elevator Conference of New York (ECNY) announced this is the last chance for New York State (NYS)-licensed elevator mechanics to register for a one-day continuing-education seminar to satisfy NYS requirements. All...

Singapore’s “Hotel in Nature” Named CTBUH Best Tall Building

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced that Singapore's Pan Pacific Orchard "hotel in nature," served by Schindler elevators, was named the 2024 Best Tall Building Worldwide...