Cabin protection, controllers introduced; safety brakes receive certification. Elevator Pad Hanging Systems Palmer Pads has introduced several new hanging systems for their elevator pads. The patent-pending Studstrip™ securely hangs pads from studs without the need for grommets or additional hardware. Studstrip pads are made from black, heavy-duty slotted webbing sewn to the top of vinyl…
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Global, regional changes put in place. Changes at the Top at Schindler Alfred N. Schindler, great-grandson of the cofounder of Schindler, Robert Schindler, announced that he plans to step down as chairman in 2017, prompting upper-management promotions. Current Chief Executive Silvio Napoli becomes a board member and chairman designate. Napoli will be replaced in April…
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Business Deals Rack-and-Pinion Companies from U.S., Czech Republic Partner Century Elevators, Inc., of Houston, a full-service rack-and-pinion elevator manufacturer, has formed a partnership with PEGA Hoist Ltd. of the Czech Republic that gives Century exclusive rights to sell PEGA rack-and-pinion solutions in 32 U.S. states and internationally. Products will be manufactured at both Century’s Houston…
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If indeed, variety is the spice of life, we have a very flavorful issue for you this month. Our focus and special section centers on Turkey, where we have just completed our first year in business as the magazine ELEVATOR WORLD Turkey. We have a great staff there and are anxious to share a small…
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Sinnam Station Subway Line 3 in Daegu City earns national record as longest new escalator. In April 2015, South Korea’s new longest escalator in the country commenced operation. It had been six years since the opening of the Dangsan Station escalator at Seoul Metropolitan Subway Lines No. 2 and 9, which previously held the record.…
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FEA modeling of MRL elevator behavior under seismic conditions following EN 81-77
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LiftEye CEO speaks on the founding, aspirations and new offerings from his elevator window company.
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Business was conducted in preparation of the new standard to be published this year, and a special event was held.
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This 1983 Golden Age console marked the intersection of the worlds of vertical transportation and video games.
Read More Learn about the MCP and updates made to it since 2010. In the world of elevators, manufacturers design newer components to require less maintenance. Replacing an older elevator controller, full of heat-generating relays, with a solid-state elevator controller with electronic components, devices, software and functions should reduce the maintenance time but not eliminate maintenance altogether.…
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