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The World of Elevator Consultants
[…] through time, during which he accurately describes the birth of the elevator consulting field and gives credit to its early practitioners. In his retirement from Columbia Elevator Products Co., Blaiotta is now frequently engaged as a consultant to numerous architects and building owners, as well as to elevator companies. His report not only describes […]
The Indian Elevator Industry Ascends
[…] and challenges, with an emphasis on its rapid urbanization In a world battered by financial meltdowns, India’s economy has performed well, with an average annual gross domestic product growth rate of 8.1% between the periods of 2007-2008 and 2010-2011. Strong economic growth has resulted in rapid urbanization. Of India’s total population (1.2 billion), 31% […]
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.
A Better Way
[…] the next decade, I am certain the construction and elevator industries will develop even better means than they have in the past to minimize the impact their products and those who use them have on the environment. The mixed-use megatall buildings of tomorrow will provide us a more sustainable approach to how we will […]
ANICA at Interlift 2011
[…] than 10,000 workers and more than 1,500 companies. ANICA (the Italian elevator components association), is more than 70 companies [strong], representing about 75% of the Italian sector production, which is worth some EUR1.3 billion (US$1.71 billion) a year. The question we asked ourselves is, ‘How [might] we Italians continue to strengthen – or at […]
Elevator Shunt Trip, Part 2
Part two of this three-article series takes a look into the use of elevator shunt trips in fire emergencies.
Direct-Industrial: Spares, Repairs and Onsite Support
Based in Blackburn, UK, Direct-Industrial is an online distributor of automation spares and repair services to the elevator industry.
Lift Engineering at The University of Northampton
[…] of Physics and the Technical Committee on Vibration and Sound of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. It was co-sponsored by Orona, ThyssenKrupp Research Innovation and Design Product Planning Group, LEIA and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The meeting was attended by over 40 delegates representing academic institutions, the U.S. government, and elevator and […]
Schindler Equips Cowboys Stadium
[…] low carbon footprint. Recycled materials such as steel, iron and copper alloys were used whenever possible. Schindler also utilizes a global sourcing strategy to ensure that its products and components are sourced as closely as possible to major markets. The elevators installed in the facility boast a range of green features, including: Standard high-efficiency […]
Elevator Modernization at MCE
[…] difficult process. Spreading the word that MCE now provides more than the elevator controls we were historically known for was no easier. MCE has expanded its modernization product offering to include efficient AC permanent-magnet (ACPM) gearless hoist machines manufactured by MCE sister company Imperial Electric. Our engineering teams have worked in unison to engineer […]