An examination of technology that can bring the safety of elevators to the next level This paper was presented at Madrid 2016, the International Congress on Vertical Transportation Technologies, and first published in IAEE book Elevator Technology 21, edited by A. Lustig. It is a reprint with permission from the International Association of Elevator Engineers…
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Atlanta gathering discusses Safety Summit and drafts Safety Absolutes. The National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII®) Field Safety Committee met in Atlanta in late February. Hosted by Schindler, the two-day meeting had its first half devoted to discussions with NAESA International Executive Director Bob Shepherd and Education Director Jack Day on the upcoming Elevator Industry Safety…
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Keeping the safety factor of brakes high in the face of a changing drive market This paper was presented at Madrid 2016, the International Congress on Vertical Transportation Technologies, and first published in IAEE book Elevator Technology 21, edited by A. Lustig. It is a reprint with permission from the International Association of Elevator Engineers…
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HeliosESG is a software solutions company that has been working with various partners in the elevator industry over the last several years (ELEVATOR WORLD, December 2015). It recently increased its focus on safety within the industry, partnering with Elevator World, Inc. to deliver “Toolbox Talks” on mobile devices. The introduction and use of this product…
Read More In this Readers Platform, your authors discuss why it’s important to be methodical and focused. by Ray Downs and Robert Pitney The alarm clock goes off. It’s 4:45 a.m., and you hit the snooze button to give yourself an extra 15 minutes of sleep. But, do you really go back to sleep, or do you…
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Elevator/escalator industry looks at Emerald Island expansion at Colombo trade show. Sri Lanka, the Emerald Island, is a largely pristine yet rapidly developing country with a fast-growing economy. With an emerging building and construction industry supported by brands from across the globe, it is seeing new demand for elevators and escalators to make its buildings…
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Second event is deemed a success despite challenges. More than 3,200 people visited, and 65 companies from 12 countries participated in LIFTECH Expo Jeddah 2017, held at the 40,000-m2 Jeddah Center for Forums & Events in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on February 9-12. Relationships were formed, products were displayed, and deals were closed, despite the event…
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Tight schedules and logistics required creative solutions for DAMAC Heights elevator team. submitted by Toshiba Elevator Middle East Dubai is no stranger to larger-than-life construction projects. From the Palm Jumeirah Island to the Burj Khalifa, the emirate’s portfolio continues to grow. One of the latest examples is the dramatic DAMAC Heights development, a 91-story waterfront…
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Self-climbing construction-time elevator helps keep mixed-use One Bloor project on track. To complete one of the most prestigious addresses in Toronto on time, Great Gulf, the developer of One Bloor, chose KONE’s JumpLift construction-time elevator to accelerate work and enhance safety at the downtown building site. Unlike traditional external hoists, the self-climbing JumpLift system uses…
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Elevator companies that attended the architectural exhibition in Milan found a wealth of opportunity. The eighth iteration of Milano Architecttura Design Edilizia (MADE) in Milan, Italy, on March 8-11 proved to be a significant international architectural exhibition, attended by many designers and architects, primarily from Italy, but also other countries in Europe and beyond. Some…
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