Hyperion Podcast: Let’s Talk Elevators

The vertical transportation industry is famous for pulling people in and never letting them go, but everyone’s origin story is a little different. For Julie Gilby, President of CKG Elevators in Nova Scotia and the current President of the Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA), the path to elevators didn't start with blueprints or mechanical training, it started in the restaurant industr...

Welcome to Episode 8 of Let’s Talk Elevators, recorded live at the ECNY Supplier Showcase. In this exclusive panel discussion, host Morgan Jones sits down with four industry leaders to debate a problem every contractor and building owner faces: traction systems that do not perform as expected. When an elevator system underperforms, who owns the responsibility? Is it the manufacturer, the installer...

Welcome back to Let’s Talk Elevators. In Episode 7, host Morgan Jones sits down with Travis Hall from Alliance Elevator Solutions. Travis brings nearly two decades of manufacturing and industry experience to the table, sharing a candid look at what it takes to build a successful career and company in vertical transportation. This episode cuts through the noise. Travis shares his origin story, from...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Elevators , Morgan Jones sits down with Tom Schmidt of MEI to talk about what life really looks like in elevator service. From early mornings and emergency calls to routine maintenance and customer conversations, Tom shares an honest, field-level view of the work that keeps elevators running safely every day. Tom’s path into the elevator industry started in the electr...

Modernization is one of the biggest decisions a building owner will make about an elevator system. It affects safety, reliability, tenant experience, downtime, and long-term cost. In this episode of Let’s Talk Elevators , host Morgan Jones sits down with Ed Rivera, Senior Vice President at VDA Consultants, to break down how modernization decisions are really made and why timing matters more than m...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Elevators , host Morgan Jones is joined by two globally respected industry experts, Torsten Fuka of FUKA and Nicola Imbimbo of Prysmian, for a deep technical conversation on one of the most critical and misunderstood relationships in elevator systems, the interaction between suspension means and traction sheaves. Torsten and Nicola bring decades of hands-on experience...

Cab design shapes rider experience more than most people realize. This episode breaks down what today’s buildings need, how consultants guide decisions, and what features make rides smoother, safer, and more comfortable. Topics covered include: • How population studies determine cab count and speed • The impact of dispatching systems on daily traffic flow • Simple design choices that reduce anxiet...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Elevators , host Morgan Jones sits down with Ryan Kraven , Chief Operating Officer at Metro Elevator , to take a big-picture look at the elevator industry, where it’s been, where it’s headed, and what’s driving the next wave of innovation. From modernization and sustainability to supply chain resilience and the global rise of megacities, this conversation explores the...

In the premiere episode of Let’s Talk Elevators , host Morgan Jones is joined by Hyperion Solutions CEO David Hewitt, Engineering Director Nick O’Donnell, and Carlos Escobar to reflect on their recent trip to TorinDrive in China. Together, they share what they witnessed on the factory floor, in engineering labs, and in strategy discussions that revealed just how quickly innovation is shaping the g...