Humans have made use of elevators for centuries, but real advances were not possible until the introduction of the electric motor. There had been water-hydraulic-powered elevators, and before them, human- and animal-powered machines. Even if we could ignore the humanitarian implications, it would be hard to imagine that these arrangements would work in the context…
Read More
Unexpected power outages in Africa have opened a new market for power-backup solution providers while making recent innovations by elevator makers, such as solar-powered units, more desirable. In an effort to keep elevators running even when electricity is interrupted, commercial and industrial building owners and managers are increasing project costs to include an alternative power…
Read More
An examination of methods proposed in recent EW articles After my comments on the article “Articulated Funiculator: The Sky Subway” (ELEVATOR WORLD, August 2013), which were published two months later, EW suggested a review of both this article and the related “Time for a Change” (EW, October 2013), because the systems for and planning of…
Read More
DTM embraces past, future with fearlessness. Embarking on their third decade in business, the principals of DTM Inc., of College Point, New York, said relationship building and customized service are keys to helping their elevator-consulting business grow and thrive. Just as the world, nation and New York City (NYC) have withstood hardship and repeatedly found…
Read More
2013 Sturgeon Award winner discusses his 30-plus years in the industry with Peelle. Michael J. Ryan, vice president of Sales and Marketing, The Peelle Co., has had many accomplishments in his career, the most recent being the recipient of the National Association of Elevator Contractors’ (NAEC) William C. Sturgeon Distinguished Service Award (ELEVATOR WORLD, December…
Read More Building a team of top-notch “Sellavators” In Minnesota, there is a story about the owner of a lumber supply house that specialized in exotic and hard-to-find woods. As his business grew, demand for his time took away from the time he needed to develop new business. One of his employees, who knew as much as…
Read More
Scheduling Policy by Zheng Jiong, Bu Siqing and Wan Jianru Elevator systems’ service quality and service efficiency play extremely important roles in the effective use of high-rise buildings. More and more buildings have installed multiple elevators to meet the increasingly heavier task of transporting passengers. To improve the service quality and service efficiency of the…
Read More
by Dr. Lee Gray, EW Correspondent The authors of the first elevator code (see “The First Elevator Safety Code: A Mystery,” ELEVATOR WORLD, November 2006 and “The Code Writers of 1921,” EW, May 2008) faced a significant challenge in their attempt to articulate national standards. The scope of this challenge is reflected by the appearance…
Read More
Swedish wholesaler Hissmekano’s Nordic Elevator Championships mark 75th anniversary with a very special party. Active in the elevator industry since 1938, Swedish wholesaler Hissmekano celebrated its 75th anniversary on November 21, 2013, with its inaugural Nordic Elevator Championships, which could best be described as a unique competition/party. Drawing more than 200 guests from Denmark, Finland,…
Read More Equipment continues to gain acceptance in the U.S., thanks to several advantages. While popular in Europe and Asia for several years, machine-room-less (MRL) elevators are still making their debut in North America. In fact, many are calling MRL elevators the new backbone of the industry. MRL units, manufactured by both large and small elevator companies,…
Read More
