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…
Read More It may sound like a strange title, but it leads us neatly into a discussion about duty of care. Over the years, there have been many articles about the risks associated with release keys and, in particular, the ease with which they can be obtained from DIY stores, albeit for different purposes. The question about…
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Your author looks at the different ways to drive sales revenue. You can drive sales revenues any number of different ways, but what is right for you and how do you decide? This is the question we are seeking to answer in this edition. Obviously, much is going to depend on your growth ambitions, as…
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