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Flexstep Compact Platform
[…] system,” DeVincentis explained. “When we examined the issue, we discovered that there was fluid leak in the jack system and, therefore, a loss of pressure. The LifeJacket product sensed this and did its job, stopping elevator operation.” While not a catastrophic failure of the cylinder, a fluid leak such as this may go undetected […]
Wash Appointed Kone Vice President
[…] have been retained. Jim MacKinnon, former president of Wermac Electric and now director of Oilfield Operations for Yaskawa Wermac, stated: “The existing management team, sales team and production team will make a noticeable contribution to Yaskawa’s growth and our line of industry solutions, while expanding Yaskawa’s current offerings in the energy industry.” China Thyssenkrupp […]
Martha Hulgan Speaks about Starting a Business during a Recession, Work Ethics, VIEEW and Family
[…] Hulgan explains. She insists that during challenging financial times, companies are not brand conscious and always watch their bottom line, “so they are more open to equal products at competitive pricing,” (EW, March 2012). In 1980, Hulgan attended her first National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) convention with friends and mentors, Jimmy and Nancy […]
Celebrating 60 Years
[…] the most that had ever been installed side by side. Other featured content: “National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) Annual Meeting” “New Arwood Stairlift” Constructor’s Corner New Products 1960 1960 January 1960 Cover Story: “Modernization Western Style”: The Luhrs Building in downtown Phoenix was the site of a unique modernization job. Other featured content: […]
ExpoElevador 2012: The Latin American Elevator Expo
[…] new markets and this edition was better organized. The location was also enjoyable due to the good humor of the Brazilian exhibitors, who not only showcased their products to new customers, but also entertained existing ones. Colleagues and friends were welcomed to booth areas, where food and drinks were served. The exhibitors displayed their […]
Kings III Announces Director Of Field Operations
[…] Elevator Americas Operating Unit, where he is responsible for all business operations in North and South America. Sterrett Lloyd, vice president: Lloyd is president of Draka Elevator Products, a business unit of the Prysmian Group, where he directs the company’s worldwide operations. He began his lifetime of industry service as a contractor and is […]
Creating a Written Maintenance Control Program Document
[…] that can interfere with the operation of the safety. For equipment operating in a corrosive environment, Requirement 8.6.1.2.1(a)(1)(d) indicates that if a unique or special process or product is required to maintain the cleanliness and lubrication of the safeties, that process or product should be included in the written documentation that applies to Requirement […]
ThyssenKrupp Elevator Equips Boston Technology Building
[…] Design Gold certified when completed in December. CSE researchers will evaluate the reliability and effectiveness of the technologies incorporated into the building, helping technology developers improve their products with building-integration and other applied research. The synergy elevator has a 4000-lb. capacity and travels at 200 fpm. The size and capacity permits oversized products to […]
Serapid’s Lift Systems
[…] In addition to its emphasis on reliability and accuracy, Serapid focuses on the safety of designs and systems. Over the last 20 years, the company has developed products and systems for stage engineering and kinetic architecture and installed such systems in hundreds of theaters and entertainment venues worldwide. Employing approximately 87, Serapid is headquartered […]
Optimizing Maintenance and Repair Cost Reduction
[…] The technological developments achieved in the field of sensor technology, tribology and microprocessor technology provide such a quantity and quality of information applicable to the maintenance of production machinery never attained before. This leads to the effect that industrial environments cannot be imagined without Condition Monitoring any more. It has to be regarded as […]