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Be Prepared
[…] much of the Middle East, Asia and South America) or modernizations as predicted for the U.S. In view of this, elevator contractors should “be prepared” to take on whatever projects come their way. Reference The Insider is a bimonthly e-mail newsletter distributed by the National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII®) and is available at website: www.neii.org.
Hoists, Teagles and Safety in the Early 20th Century, Conclusion
[…] operating system, this safety could also be installed such that it could be activated either by a “hand pull” inside the cage or by a “simple push projecting through the floor of the cage.” The “push” was the top of a lever that projected into the cage; the operator would presumably press down and […]
Going Global
[…] friendly products, efforts have been made to cater to the diversified needs of users. By providing customers with more options in product configuration, thorough after-sales service and project-engineering solutions, Xizi Elevator Group has earned customer loyalty, which, in turn, enhances the company’s competitive edge. According to Gang, the criterion used to judge whether an […]
Elevator Renovation In Nebraska Capitol
The Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln recently under-went an exterior restoration project, and in August, the Lincoln Journal Star reported plans to renovate the build-ing’s four elevators. The project was expected to start within the next few months and take two years to com-plete. The 30-year-old elevators – which measure only 4-1/2 ft. X […]
Elevator Store Opens
[…] system available.” Older buildings aren’t the only structures to benefit from the geoexchange system. Buildings under construction can implement the Fe-nix system with no impact to most project construction, resulting in time and cost savings. Fe-nix currently has several geoexchange projects underway, including the Surrey Civic Center in British Colombia. China Edunburgh Launches New […]
Community Unites to Install Elevator for Injured Soldier
[…] in contact with the Barnes family regarding the installation of a home elevator. The family had applied to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to fund the project, but after two years in the system, the VA denied their claim, stating that funding for such projects was no longer available. Randy Collins, a maintenance […]
Readers, Writers and Contributors: Lend Us Your Ideas
[…] can be viewed in full at website: www.elevatorworld.com/pdf/EW_2012_mk.pdf. We are excited to continue bring-ing you coverage of technology, history, engineering, en-vironmental issues, codes and standards, events and project spotlights, among many other topics. Our colorful columns will remain, as news from the U.S. and around the world always requires our attention. And, we could […]
NAEC 2011 to be Held In New Orleans
[…] vice president at Amtech Elevator Services. For the past three years, he has held the position of Sales manager at Kencor. Sea-Tac Airport Modernization A US$55-million modernization project at Seattle’s Sea-Tac Airport was scheduled to begin in July. The project will see 42 escalators in the Main Terminal, Concourse B and the South Satellite […]
Draka Hires Controller
[…] include Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Atlantic Yards Delay A New York state court judge ruled that the agency supervising New York City’s Atlantic Yards project must reevaluate how extensive delays in the second phase of the development will affect the surrounding community. One of the largest single-developer projects in the city’s […]
Toronto’s Curvy Condo
[…] 1975, is currently equipped with four elevators with a capacity of 1650 kg, speeds of up to 3.5 mps and 16 stops with group control. For the project, Mitsubishi Electric and Ascenseurs Mitsubishi France will implement its NexWay range of products, specifically designed for the modernization of high-rise buildings. Among the new features to […]
