Traditional systems’ younger sibling is gaining acceptance worldwide, but does it have staying power? One of your reporter’s first assignments for ELEVATOR WORLD was writing about the modernization of the roped hydraulic elevator system in the 16-story Waterman Building, one of the first “skyscrapers” in Mobile, Alabama. The system was originally installed by EW founder…
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ThyssenKrupp Aufzüge modernizes elevators at Berlin TV Tower. (photo courtesy of ThyssenKrupp) The Berlin TV Tower, which started operation on October 3, 1969, is part of Germany’s history and one of the capital city’s landmarks. Located in the center of Berlin on Alexanderplatz public square, known colloquially as “Alex,” the unique structure rises above the…
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According to Liftinstituut, the More’s department store in Yokohama, Japan, is home to the shortest escalator in the world. Its miniscule rise of 83 cm enables passengers to more easily traverse the four steps they would otherwise have to slog. 🌐
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Customization, smart solutions dominate industry’s latest offerings. Energy Efficiency for Escalators and Moving Walks Schindler UK, a leading provider of lifts and escalators, recently launched a series of innovations to significantly improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of its escalator and moving-walk solutions in the U.K. and Ireland. In addition to standard improvements in these…
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An Australian firm reinforces its commitment to safety, shares are acquired, experts are hired, and a U.K. company moves into a new location. Bain Announces Wittur Acquisition Bain Capital Europe LLC has announced it intends to buy Germany-based Wittur, one of the world’s largest independent elevator component and systems suppliers, from Triton and Capvis. The…
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New York YIMBY: Condos, hotels on drawing board. “San Francisco’s Worth” of New Skyscrapers for NYC Developers intend to add a “San Francisco’s worth” of new skyscrapers to New York City (NYC) in the coming years, according to New York YIMBY, which said that, in 2014, applications were filed for 17 buildings taller than 500…
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This month, our focus is on modernization with a special emphasis and section on the New York City (NYC) area. My family has a long history with NYC. I first came to the city when I was 16 (a birthday present from my parents). Ironically, my paternal grandmother also came to NYC when she was…
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The history, application and maintenance of these important microelectronics components are explored. In the microelectronics continuum, integrated circuits (ICs) are probably close to their midpoint of development. They have progressed far since their inception around the middle of the last century, but for the “smaller is better” theory, there is no endpoint in sight. To…
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ThyssenKrupp Elevadores installs first iMods in Europe. Approximately seven years ago, ThyssenKrupp Elevadores, Spain began working with the Transports Metropolitans Barcelona (TMB) on a project to replace 56 old escalators at Sants Station, the main intermodal transit station in Barcelona. With an annual passenger volume of close to 30 million, Sants Station connects to several…
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Classy office tower’s nine elevator cabins get timeless redesign. Considered a landmark office building in Dallas, Premier Place is a distinctive 20-story reflective-glass tower with 395,900 sq. ft. of premium office space and stunning views of Southern Methodist University, downtown Dallas, North Dallas, and Park Cities. Eklund’s, Inc. had the opportunity to work with Premier…
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