Elevators, New ConstructionNYC submitted by Dru Brooks, Liberty Elevator Corp. NYC is home to more than 80,000 elevators, but none expand your horizons quite like Ascent. Located 1,084 ft above Midtown Manhattan atop the supertall One Vanderbilt (ELEVATOR WORLD, August 2019), dual glass elevators scale the walls of the new SUMMIT observation deck (EW, July…
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In this issue, EW is pleased to present the 2022 Project of the Year contest winners. Submissions were plentiful and impressive, and judging was difficult.
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The author expands on his previous book meant to promote an undergraduate program in VT engineering.
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The lift inside the Cambrian Building in Cardiff is over 50 years old, but it continues to operate the same as it did when it was originally installed. The building was constructed in the 1880s and offers office space to renters. Offices are distributed across two wings, which lie on either side of a central…
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New solutions improve lift cars and general service. EASE Cabin Polykastro, Greece-based DOPPLER, noting evolving market demands and client expectations, has released the EASE cabin series, which the company says was developed from its efforts to provide “new solutions with upgraded capabilities.” EASE is made of durable, lightweight materials designed to ensure high quality through…
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Welcome to the 109th edition of Elevator World UK. Yet again, it has been a busy time in the U.K. lift world. In my last introduction, I made mention of the UK Lift Industry Charity bike ride, and I am really pleased to see an article in this edition about the event. I have to…
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Otis UK & Ireland Unveils Digital Showroom. Otis UK & Ireland (UKI) held a grand opening for its digital showroom located in company UKI headquarters in the Vantage London building in West London on October 4. Engineered and designed by Otis, the 9.2-m2 space allows visitors to interact with Otis digital products and virtual reality…
Read More Why the future of smart buildings starts with elevators. The arguments for making buildings and cities smart are well known. Smart buildings are greener, more energy efficient and more cost effective. These buildings give their managers and owners a wealth of information about how they are being used, empowering them to make informed decisions. And…
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How lifts can help submitted by Sheridan Lifts More than 20% of the U.K.’s 50 most popular attractions provide only partial access to disabled people, reveals a survey conducted by Sheridan Lifts, an independent family-owned lifts company in the U.K. These less-disability-friendly destinations can be found in popular cities such as London, Bath, York and…
Read More Sales grow for CP Automation following its acquisition of Magnetek. In July 2020, drives, automation and power quality specialist CP Automation acquired Magnetek Elevator UK, formerly part of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation. Over the course of the past twelve months or so, the transition has been so smooth that the acquisition is still one of…
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