Dr Gina Barney, a remarkable engineer, researcher, and leader in the lift industry, passed away on Thursday, 6th July 2023, at age 87. She leaves behind a legacy of groundbreaking contributions to the field of vertical transportation and a lifetime of dedication to the lift industry.

Over her career she published over 23 books and 117 papers, as well as making regular contributions to Elevatori, Elevation and Lift Industry News. She was a member of BSI’s lift committee MHE/4, Events Organiser of CIBSE Lifts Group and Principal of Gina Barney Associates. Gina’s extraordinary commitment and hard work within the industry will be strongly missed.