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					Ryan Wilson, President of CECA and Sr. VP of ThyssenKrupp Elevator Canada, on the State of the Industry
[…] smarter and more experienced than myself (they make up a very big list) in different industries. I have had the good fortune to have worked in consumer products (beer), shipping and management consulting. I also currently sit as a director in the healthcare and civil construction industries, where I have the opportunity to stay […]
 
					2013 IEE Tech Forum
[…] 22 and 23. Virgo Communications and Exhibitions P. Ltd. established this event to bring together members of the vertical-transportation industry to share knowledge about the latest in products, technology, expertise and policies in their field. The two-day event was officially declared open by the lighting of the traditional lamp, or diya, by three guests […]
 
					Infolev’s 20th Anniversary
[…] cities: Rio de Janeiro and the Bahía y Mina Gerais states. Engineers Paulo and Fabio Aranha, heads of the company, commented on the firm’s beginnings, philosophy and products. “Could an Electronic Board Replace Relays?” In 1991 in São Paulo, there were no mobile phones, and the Internet was in its early stages. Mistrust was […]
 
					Energy Models for Lifts
[…] simulation is notorious for delivering answers that do not occur in real systems, but these answers will be as good as the traffic pattern used in their production. The use of simulation tools for predicting the value of parameters with view to the calculation of the energy consumption of lifts seems to be the […]
 
					Wet Ropes Equal Dead Ropes
[…] long the process will take. But, rest assured the lifespan of any elevator rope – hoist, compensation or governor ropes –will be drastically shortened and that overall product and system performance will decline when exposed to moisture, be it condensation, flooding or a dowsing from a sprinkler system or broken water pipe. Though elevator […]
 
					EECO Brings Equipment up to Date
This brief spotlight highlights a few modernization products offered by Elevator Equipment Corp. (EECO). In its 65-plus years in the elevator industry, Elevator Equipment Corp. (EECO) has consistently been called upon to provide specially engineered equipment for demanding situations. One such project was in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). This elevator […]
 
					H20 Gone
[…] state and national AHJs. With options for above- and below-grade redirection of water, higher-capacity or lower-capacity pumps, options for longer discharge runs and additional alarm contacts, the product is capable of meeting the needs of most water-removal situations. As excavation of the exterior edges of pit floors is not always structurally feasible, H2O Gone […]
 
					The Street Called “Asansör” and Water-Powered Elevator Installation in Izmir
[…] 3. Water-Powered Elevator Installation One of the most successful types of hydraulic elevator introduced in the 1870s, and one which became a mainstay of the passenger elevator production in last quarter of the 19th century, was a hydraulic machine directly influenced by Amstrong’s crane design. These elevators employed a horizontal cylinder, piston rod, multiplying […]
 
					MEI Credits Employee Effort for Success
[…] and repairs. Since 2006, MEI has used several strategies to accelerate growth during the global recession. Employing 225, MEI believes its acquisitions, investments, lean manufacturing plan and product development have helped the company maintain its position in the industry, despite the global economic struggles. MEI has experienced growth in field operations since 2008, acquiring […]
 
					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 […]