ISO takes the initiative to develop standards for cybersecurity and new digital technologies as they impact the industry. Initial impressions of Frankfurt, Germany, are of a modern, bustling, industrious city with a spectacular skyline on the banks of the Main River. Frankfurt is, indeed, all of this and more. The city has roots stretching back…
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Your author (VP) spoke with Elevating Studios founder and KONE veteran (JD) about the industry and how he got started. VP: What brought you into the elevator industry, and what made you stay in it? JD: That’s actually pretty personal. What brought me to the elevator industry was my girlfriend, who is now my wife.…
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Early 20th century publisher sought to explain practical applications of electricity in a 10-volume series. In 1917, Theodore Audel & Co. of New York, publisher of technical manuals and educational materials, published a 10-volume series titled Hawkins Electrical Guide. The series’ namesake was Nehemiah Hawkins (1834-1928), a well- known author, editor and owner of Theodore…
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American and European lift associations present speeches on elevator security to Brazil’s industry professionals. Representatives of lift associations from the U.S. and Europe gathered in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, in June to take part in an international event to debate the technological developments, safety laws and maintenance of lifts. The event was organized by the Mechanical…
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A transformable opera house in Dubai uses special lifts to accommodate changing needs. Dubai Opera is a 2,000-seat, multi-format performing arts center that is part of the Opera District in Downtown Dubai, in what’s billed as “the most prestigious square kilometer in the world.” It is central to the district, a new arts and lifestyle…
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thyssenkrupp improves accessibility for a port with a sleek and modern design using an MRL elevator. Installation of an inclined panoramic elevator with a nominal load capacity of 1150 kg (15 people) in Puerto Viejo in Getxo, Spain, between existing parking on Muelle Ereaga and Ribera streets posed an interesting challenge for thyssenkrupp. The solution…
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The city’s skyline rarely changes, but the new Zero2One tower is set to shake things up. The skyline of Cape Town, a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, is set to change in coming months as plans for the construction of the city’s tallest building solidify. Building of the 221-m-tall Zero2One skyscraper by 2021…
Read More Today’s best practices call for frequent technician visits and following the MCP. In 2000, the ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators added significant changes to require maintenance, require that maintenance task-completion be recorded and that these and many other records be available for inspection. In 2002, the code added the requirement that…
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Tallest Building in Japan Planned for Tokyo Mori Building Co. has unveiled plans for a redevelopment project in central Tokyo that includes what would become the tallest building in Japan, Kyodo News reports. The 330-m-tall skyscraper will include both office and residential space for the Azabudai-Toranomon district, and is set to be completed in March…
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Schmersal Thailand Established in Bangkok The Schmersal Group, headquartered in Germany, recently established Schmersal Thailand Co. Ltd. in Bangkok. The new subsidiary will support Schmersal’s distribution partners in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region and supply Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and South Korea with machine safety products and solutions. In…
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