The past three years in Europe were dominated by the Eurozone crisis and the various bailout packages to overcome the governmental debt crisis in many Eurozone countries. Gross domestic product (GDP) in the European Union de-clined by 0.4% in 2012, and in the Euro-zone, by 0.6%. In 2012, even an economi-cally stable country like Germany…
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The company touts its destination-management system as a fundamental change to the way people move through buildings. In August, ELEVATOR WORLD had the opportunity to talk with Otis team members about the company’s latest product poised to hit the global marketplace this fall. CompassPlus™, a destination-management system Otis says “fundamentally changes the way people move…
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ELEVATOR WORLD was happy to receive such a positive response to its inaugural photo contest this year. While the winners were featured in our August issue in five categories, we felt the “Escalators/Moving Walks” category was particularly strong and warranted extra recognition as part of this month’s focus topic. For a more complete view of…
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Automated people movers are an untapped resource in the growth and planning of tomorrow’s cities. In the future, many large elevator lobbies will be designed for easy interface with horizontal movement systems. Automated people movers (APMs) are commonly known as people movers, shuttles, monorails and trams. A step up from moving walks, APMs are driverless…
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A custom panoramic elevator was installed in this learning center that overlooks the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem is home to religious institutes and residential complexes. The first building overlooking the Western Wall is the Aish HaTorah World Center, a Jewish learning organization with branches in 35 cities around the world.…
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The National Elevator Industry Educational Program (NEIEP) plays host to its Joint Apprentice Committee (JAC) Seminar and Lab Showcase in June. The National Elevator Industry Educational Program (NEIEP) held its Joint Apprentice Committee (JAC) Seminar and Lab Showcase on June 17-20 at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel in San Antonio. Each day showcased identical content, which…
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A New Dimension of Working and Living The Squaire at the Frankfurt International Airport in Frankfurt, Germany, features unique architectural designs and is considered a landmark in the area. The structure, built on 86 pillars above the Inter-City-Express railway station, offers connection to one of the main motorway junctions and access to Terminal 1 of…
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Photos of this hand-operated Smith-Hill elevator were sent to us by ELEVATOR WORLD reader Pamela Chaney. Located in an old hardware store in Montpelier, Indiana, the ele-vator has been dated to 1888 and remains in working order. According to Chaney, the unit has a stop-braking system, counterbalance built into the sides and uses ropes between…
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The Institute for Vertical Transportation (IVT) has released software for calculation and examination of lift design and safety. CALEXA® is intended for consultants, designers, installers, supervisors, Notified Bodies and inspectors complying with the EN 81-1 and 81-2, and VDI 4707-1. New installations or modernizations for 1:2, 2:1, 3:1 or 4:1 traction lifts; direct or indirect,…
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Canada Custom lift manufacturer Cambridge Elevating Inc. of Cambridge, Ontario, has appointed three managers. Cambridge CEO Derek S. Hamilton named Ken M. Cook president; Derek Moorse, vice president, Sales and Marketing; and Richard Wright, controller. Hamilton said: “Cook has a track record of success in senior leadership positions with several nationally known entities. Moorse has…
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