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Exploring Sustainable Service Solutions for Elevators
[…] not in use. Eliminating the need for this device reduces the amount of electricity a building’s elevator is consuming. And by replacing existing petroleum-based oil with this product, you can rejuvenate your system’s lubricity, which will allow you to maintain your elevator at peak operating performance and make the system more environmentally preferable. Power […]
Orona’s Environmental Focus
[…] In accordance with VDI 4707, Orona 3G solutions comply with maximum energy classification in all categories. 3G At Interlift 2011 in Augsburg, Germany, Orona presented its 3G product line, which includes: Orona 3G 2016: Installed in a tower stand, this lift is capable of transporting 13 passengers at speeds of up to 1 mps. […]
How Green Is That EV?
[…] that contain these words and phrases, you will read about how this month’s authors feel it will be best to use, specify, design, apply and maintain elevator-industry products in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner. It is fitting and very appropriate for us to again publish an EW issue dedicated to environmental issues, as […]
Kleemann Energy-Efficient Elevator Study
[…] provisions exist for elevators, though the elevator community has a shared interest, with a focus on energy consumption during elevator operation. Many elevator manufacturers have presented “green” products equipped with features for energy reduction during elevator travel and idling. Until now, the elevator industry has focused on energy consumption during elevator operation, ignoring the […]
Three High Rises for Connecticut
[…] navigate, locate information faster, provide timely customer notifications and access 24/7. In addition, the e-commerce and shopping experience flows from several points in the technical information to product solutions to point of purchase seamlessly.” Technical product information can be quickly viewed or downloaded, including the catalog (available in sections or its entirety). Although it’s […]
Wind Turbine Tower Elevators, Part I
Confusion over wind turbine tower conveyance code jurisdiction is explored in this first article in a series on the topic.
Elevator, Escalator Companies During the Global Recession: A Survivor’s Guide
[…] zones, contributing to a “high degree of customer satisfaction.” Bothwell also insists being environmentally conscientious and committed to complying with industry codes and standards helps ensure “ products are delivered consistently and cost effectively around the world.” Carmen Maldacena, a native of Argentina, has served as an EW correspondent since 1996. She has traveled […]
More Responsibility for Passenger Safety: A Forum on Elevator Drive Safety
[…] accidents in China resulting in casualties have brought attention to safety issues and raised alarm among the region’s vertical-transportation industry. While elevator and escalator manufacturers should increase product safety levels, there is a constant battle between costs and safety performance. Also, elevator component manufacturers should bear more responsibility to provide elevator and escalator manufacturers […]
Thyssenkrupp Elevator Receives Energy Certification
[…] on the development of standards such as ISO/DIS 25745 Energy Performance of Lifts and Escalators, which will help define criteria for measurement, comparisons between different technologies and product energy-consumption levels. Morocco Shopping Mall’s Aquarium Elevator Visitors to the Morocco Mall in Casablanca can take an elevator ride through a 31-ft.-tall conical acrylic aquarium designed […]
Beat De Coi
[…] which can be achieved by applying novel concepts and technology. He offers encouraging advice to someone thinking of entering the elevator industry: “The elevator is a high-tech product in a very stable and predictable industry. It offers an extremely wide range of professional opportunities in a reasonably sized market.” Asked if there is anything […]
