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U.S. Senate Handicap Accessibility Lifts
[…] built two handicap accessibility lifts for the U.S. House of Representatives Speaker’s rostrum in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. This lift system won ELEVATOR WORLD’S 2011 Project of the Year in its category and has been in operation, when needed, ever since. In August 2020, Gillespie was once again approached by representatives of the U.S. Capitol […]
Port of Algeciras
Supply and installation of two moving walks in the lateral boarding tunnel of the ship terminal
Product of the Year 2023
[…] This new elevator arrangement decreases: material cost, installation time and waiting time on lobbies. This new design is used for new elevator installations and also for modernization projects while expanding the useful car area in group elevators, which will add time benefits to heavy traffic flow in commercial and residential buildings, as well as […]
Space Needle Begins Four-Year Modernization Project
[…] by Otis. The company installed the original elevators in the early 1960s and has maintained the units ever since. The elevator modernization is part of the Century Project, an ongoing, privately funded preservation and renovation effort. Otis will provide custom-designed cabs and updated technology such as Compass 360™ destination dispatch. Installation of the first […]
Elevator World’s 23rd Annual Project of the Year
In this issue, EW is pleased to present the 2021 Project of the Year contest winners. As always, submissions were impressive,
The First Four Years of Asansör Dünyası: 1996-2000
Since its inception in 1996, Asansör Dünyası has continued its publication journey with more confidence, experiencing growth both in terms of content and advertising numbers.
Takimotokan Hot Spring Resort
[…] of EME: both commercial and heavy-duty types. The EME cases of the heavy-duty public transport type have also been successfully implemented in some metro projects. The EME project at the Takimotokan was carried out by local Japanese contractor Elevator Communication Co. Ltd., for on-site installation. Initially, it took seven days to enclose, remove all […]
NECD Promotes Two to Project Manager
National Elevator Cab & Door Corp. (NECD), headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, recently promoted Matthew Maldonado and Shreya Upadhyaya to project manager. During his three years with NECD, Maldonado has consistently exceeded expectations, demonstrating a keen eye for detail and exceptional organizational skills. He successfully coordinated several high-profile projects for key customers, streamlined internal processes […]
The Power of Collaboration
[…] and Citnalta-Forte complete a US$300-million design-build ADA upgrade featuring nine elevators at key MTA subway station complex in Manhattan. by Peter Wilk photos by Ola Wilk A project team consisting of the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), design-build contractor Citnalta-Forte JV and designers Urbahn Architects and Gannett Fleming completed a comprehensive accessibility upgrade and other […]
ELEVATOR WORLD Project of the Year 2023 Deadline Extended
ELEVATOR WORLD is accepting submissions for its 2023 Project of the Year Awards until October 7, giving potential submitters one extra week to submit worthy projects. The contest recognizes excellence in vertical, horizontal and inclined transportation. Winners in each of the nine categories will receive an award and be recognized in a feature story in the January […]
