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 global elevator industry.

Listeners will hear about the scale and speed of China’s elevator manufacturing, the engineering focus driving new traction machine designs, and how collaboration between Hyperion and TorinDrive China is helping deliver solutions that directly benefit U.S. contractors and building owners. David provides a leadership lens on where the industry is headed, Nick highlights key engineering takeaways, and Carlos offers operational insights from the production floor.

Whether you’re a mechanic, contractor, or consultant, this episode connects global innovation with practical lessons for the North American market, showing how international partnerships are shaping the elevators of tomorrow.