The eternal optimist speaks on changes in and the future of NAESA and much more. by Lee Freeland Executive director of NAESA International and longtime elevator man Robert “Bob” Shepherd (RS) had the chance to catch up with ELEVATOR WORLD (EW) around the time of the Wisconsin Elevator Symposium in September (p.126). Here, he updates…
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NAEC 70th Annual Convention & 2019 Exposition is a memorable one thanks in part to the enchanting Midwest location. by Kaija Wilkinson Low humidity, balmy weather and a dazzling sunset over the Grand River seemed custom-ordered for the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) 70th Annual Convention & 2019 Exposition annual Dregs Party, held on…
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Toronto boat cruise raises funds on behalf of elevator and escalator safety in Canada. by Jessie Doucette Perfect weather, spectacular views of the Toronto Harbour and waterways, music, drinks and food — and, of course, great networking — distinguished a cruise aboard the Showboat on August 22. A team of Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA)…
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Many elevators are heavier than indicated in their documentation. by Richard Blaska As elevator systems age, the need for modernization becomes compelling for a host of reasons, including system performance, reliability, safety, energy efficiency and aesthetics. The common solution to system- aging issues is the upgrading and replacement of various system components in lieu of…
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Hitachi Growing in, Bullish on Cambodia Hitachi Elevator Cambodia Co. (ELEVATOR WORLD, May 2017) — a joint venture of Japan’s Hitachi, Thailand’s Siam- Hitachi Elevator Co. and Cambodia’s CMED Group Co. — is growing in and bullish on the Cambodian vertical-transportation market as the construction sector booms, the Bangkok Post reported in October. Hitachi Elevator…
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Vantage to Acquire TVC From Dewhurst UK Vantage Elevator Solutions, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of elevator components and systems and a portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital of San Francisco, announced in September an agreement to acquire Flint-headquartered Thames Valley Controls (TVC) from Dewhurst UK plc. Established in 1971, TVC supplies elevator control and…
Read More Peelle Announces Personnel Moves The Peelle Co. announced several personnel moves in September and October: Michael Coyle has joined the company as Sales and Operations manager, overseeing the office, field and sales staff, and is responsible for safety programs, education and communication with local AHJs and elevator stakeholders. Coyle is a third-generation elevator person and,…
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KPF Creates Innovative Design for Chinese UNESCO Site KPF worked with its Urban Interface research and design group to create an innovative design for the multitower West Lake 66, on which ground was broken in September in Hangzhou, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat reported. Taking shape between UNESCO World Heritage site West…
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Sacramento Skyline Projections for Next Decade The Sacramento Bee projected how Sacramento’s future skyline will look, reporting on 11 upcoming high rises for the city over the next 10 years. Citing a housing shortage and increasing populations in it and other western cities, such as Denver; Seattle; and Long Beach, California, it said the decided…
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Otis Modernizes Empire State Elevators, Adds Custom Glass Car The Empire State Building was on the receiving end of some of the latest elevator technology when Otis completed installation of a custom glass elevator to carry visitors to the iconic building’s newly renovated 102nd-floor observatory in October. The installation essentially completed one of the largest…
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