Longtime door-maker Meiller is planning an expansion beyond its European home. Historically, elevator door manufacturer Meiller Aufzugtüren GmbH has served German- speaking regions of Europe from its home base in Munich, Germany. In recent years, it gained footholds and market share in other parts of Central and Northern Europe. And now? “Now, we are looking…
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Early elevators for handicapped persons emerged in 1869. A primary focus of the vertical-transportation industry is the efficient movement of able- bodied persons. Of course, this (perhaps logical) focus does not mean that the needs of persons with disabilities are ignored. These important concerns are fully integrated into modern elevator design. However, this seamless integration…
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IAEC-NY’s first visit to Guastavino’s in New York City was a hit. The New York Region of the International Association of Elevator Consultants (IAEC-NY) held its 25th Annual Fundraiser on August 23. This year’s iteration was held at the Guastavino’s event venue, located under the 59th Street Bridge in New York City. Fortunately, the weather…
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In this Company Spotlight, VTX describes its work with retail, higher-education and government clients. According to reports, the nearly US$15-billion global market of elevators, escalators and moving walks is anticipated to grow by 4.3% in the next eight years. In many locations, builders with limited real estate are building taller-than-ever structures. Simply put, the demand…
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In this Industry Dialogue, Dr. Bruce Powell provides insight about himself, his illustrious career and the state of the VT industry today. Dr. Bruce Powell is a math nerd, sure, but with the clever, subtle-yet-blunt sense of humor of a right- brained comedian. He began his distinguished career at Westinghouse’s R&D center in the 1960s,…
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Longtime consultant discusses role in designing vertical-transportation systems. This paper was presented at Elevcon Berlin 2018, the International Congress on Vertical Transportation Technologies, and first published in IAEE book Elevator Technology 22, edited by A. Lustig. It is a reprint with permission from the International Association of Elevator Engineers. This article explains the preconditions for becoming…
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Liftinstituut Solutions experts discuss consulting activities with governments, building owners and others. Efficiency and reliability are ideals for any transportation system, be it road or rail, on the sea, in the air or within a building. The overriding concern, though, is safety. For Liftinstituut Solutions — an inspection, certification and consulting firm for the vertical-transportation…
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An examination of the handheld oscilloscope and how it can be used for troubleshooting a variable-frequency drive (VFD) Electronic engineers and technicians often spend a lot of their time in information- gathering mode. If electrical equipment is malfunctioning or while they’re putting together a new prototype, it is essential to know what each device, circuit…
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Further growth underscores another enjoyable two days of professional presentations. Every year, I seem to say this symposium is getting better and better, and this year is no exception. Once again, there were more delegates and a high international presence. The two key factors to its success are that it is an incredibly good value,…
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Big crowd, good times in Atlantic City by Angela C. Baldwinphotos by Angela C. Baldwin, Caleb Givens and John Dimaio he National Association of Elevator Contractors’ (NAEC) 69th Annual Convention and 2018 Exposition took place in Atlantic City on September 24-27. Held at the Atlantic City Convention Center and the Sheraton Atlantic City, this is…
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