This month, we celebrate the people of the industry, along with the purposes and places in which they gathered. This is our second annual People Issue, and the response was very widespread — in the U.S., it went from New York to Texas and Virginia to Minnesota. Internationally, we had responses from as close as…
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Innovations abound, from drives to PPE. New Beacons for Hazardous Areas West London-based E2S Warning Signals has released the D1xB2 Xenon and LED explosion-proof beacons for hazardous areas. They are approved by UL/cUL for Class I Division 1, Class II Division 2, Class I Zone 1 and suitable for both gas and dust environments. They…
Read More New version of peer-reviewed, student-targeted hardbound is the culmination of eight years of additional work by veteran reghters. The second edition of the popular Elevator and Escalator Rescue: A Comprehensive Guide was recently released. Written by Theodore Lee Jarboe and John J. O’Donoghue, the book is a detailed manual dealing with elevator and escalator emergencies.…
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ELMAS PoY win prompts a grand celebration at “Dracula’s Castle” in Romania. Champagne, bottles of wine sporting an image of S.C. ELMAS SRL’s Project of the Year (PoY) trophy and the elevator system serving Bran Castle in Bran, Romania, recreated in miniature, in the form of an elaborate cake: part of a celebration on February…
Read More 2018 update shows subtle changes in the ranking order, accounting for the instability in industry competition and importance of corporate strategy.
Read More Construction researcher releases detailed report on death and injuries in the U.S. CPWR — The Center for Construction Research and Training has released Deaths and Injuries Involving Elevators or Escalators in Construction and the General Population by Dr. Xiuwen Sue Dong, Dr. Xuanwen Wang and Rebecca Katz. The free study, published in December 2018, displays…
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Rebranding reflects a restructured NEII that promises to be a more focused, proactive voice for the industry. The National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII) formally launched a new logo, tagline and website during its annual general meeting on April 23, representing the culmination of a transition that started approximately eight years ago and ushering in a…
Read More This History article examines early, comprehensive G.A.L. materials that guided installation and maintenance. In the 1950s, the resources required for elevator modernization often supported future maintenance. This dual use of technical materials is illustrated by the examination of a packet provided by G.A.L. Electro-Mechanical Service of NYC to Elevator Maintenance Co., Ltd. of Los Angeles…
Read More This article was flrst presented at the 2018 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in Istanbul. For more information on December 3-4, 2019’s event in Las Vegas and to participate, visit www.elevatorsymposium.org. The safety code for elevators and escalators in the U.S. and Canada, ASME A17.1/CSA B44, includes Section 8.6, “Maintenance, Repair, Replacement and Testing.” It…
Read More Why regular elevator maintenance is a good long-term investment It is crucial that elevators operate efficiently so building occupants may conduct business and go about their lives without disruption. Adding to that, the safety of passengers is on the line. Th erefore, building owners and facility managers must be proactive. Elevator preventive maintenance is critical…
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