Dear Readers of Elevator World Turkey, At this point in the pandemic, we have left the days of quarantine behind, with the hope of not experiencing it again. With the gradual normalization, several companies in our industry have gone back to work after taking various measures. Next year seems to be very busy — full…
Read More “Built to last” is one way container shipping company CMA CGM describes its international headquarters, the 147-m-tall CMA CGM Tower overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in Marseille, France. Served by 13 elevators (including two panoramic and two freight units), the tower is the brainchild of late CMA CGM founder Jacques Saadé. An admirer of architect Zaha…
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A variety of products, from new elevator systems to software, are on show. New Modular Elevator Line Schindler launched its new modular elevator generation in June. The models, Schindler 1000, Schindler 3000 and Schindler 5000, include lower CO2 emissions, “touchless technology, advanced connectivity and additional digital services,” the company added. Its goals are to provide…
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NYC company debuts product that uses air filtration and UV-C light to kill pathogens. by Nick Gretsuk CEC Elevator Cab Corp., based in Bronx, New York, has introduced Sterilyft, an elevator air-sanitizing system utilizing high-efficiency air filters and ultraviolet-C (UV-C) irradiation. Sterilyft was recently installed at Vornado Realty Trust’s 57-story Penn 1 office building, built…
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Verifying the operational safety of relevant firmware by Dr. Rolf Zöllner A rising number of mechanical safety features in lift systems are monitored and controlled by software. This monitoring and control software must be kept up-to-date and satisfy both product- and functional-safety criteria. This article points out what operators must look out for and how…
Read More The industry expectation of maintenance records and why they matter by John W. Koshak In the North American elevator industry, maintenance records are required by the ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators. The code is specific about the required information and where it must be available. Regarding call-backs, the record must describe…
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A firsthand account of the origins of the modern MRL
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Roadmap used by KONE for its DX line of elevators offers guidelines for the process. by Undine Stricker-Berghoff KONE’s DX — “Digital Experience” — elevators, available since January 2020 (ELEVATOR WORLD, February 2020), contribute to digital buildings and are available in three models, serving from low-rise to very tall buildings. Through their digital capabilities, they…
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Longtime ELEVATOR WORLD correspondent, industry author and academic talks about his history, future and passions. by Lee Freeland Dr. Lee Gray (LG), professor of Architectural History and senior associate dean of the College of Arts + Architecture at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, has written more than 200 monthly articles on the history…
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This Readers’ Platform explains how the 115-year-old company didn’t stop manufacturing, while addressing health and safety. by Michael J. Ryan When the world began to suffer from the COVID-19 pandemic, The Peelle Co.’s senior management met quickly to address not only our own sustainability, but also to brainstorm on how to best serve the elevator…
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