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Custom Cab Interiors: A Niche in the Elevator Industry | Jared Giblin

May 18, 2026 • Matt Allred • Season 5 • Episode 18

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In this episode, I sat down with Jared Giblin from Draper Elevator Interiors. We talked about how their business evolved into a highly specialized niche, what goes into designing and installing custom elevator cabs, why interiors require such attention to detail, and what’s next for this area of the elevator industry.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:41 The Evolution of Draper and Its Niche in Elevators

07:35 Family Business Culture and Its Impact

10:47 Expectations vs Reality of Entering the Business

12:06 Navigating Challenges in Custom Elevator Interiors

15:03 The Importance of Early Involvement in Projects

23:54 Reliability and Quality in Elevator Projects

27:07 The Complexity of Cab Interiors

29:16 Trends in Elevator Interior Design

32:43 The Future of Draper and Industry Innovations

33:39 Rapid Fire Insights and Closing Thoughts

35:02 The Importance of Recruitment in the Elevator Industry

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