Officers and tasks for 2013 were discussed at this group’s first gathering outside of Europe. The European Elevator Association (EEA) held its 2013 Annual General Meeting on April 2 at the Hyatt Hotel in Istanbul. EEA members are lift- and escalator-related companies, both major and independent operators. The association’s mission statement was displayed near the…
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This two-day event focused on lift regulations, EU directives and the SNEL. The small two-day conference held April 5-6 as part of Asansör Istanbul 2013 (ELEVATOR WORLD, June 2013) focused on lift regulations, European Union directives and Safety Norms for Existing Lifts (SNEL) as they relate to Turkey. Day One Selcuk Dikmen, an experienced lift…
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Formal presentations and a gala dinner proved both productive and enjoyable for attendees. The European Lift Association (ELA) 2013 Congress convened in Istanbul at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on April 2-3, preceding the 13th Asansör Istanbul exhibition (ELEVATOR WORLD, June 2013). The congress was itself preceded by a gala dinner at the Ciragan Palace on…
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With more than 40 years of elevator-industry experience, Cote shares his perspective. With more than 40 years of elevator-industry experience and a passion for safety, Anselme Cote’s industry perspective is worth sharing. Cote works for RATP Group, a public-transportation network in France, in the maintenance department of equipment and systems, where he is responsible for…
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An update on the construction of China’s newest supertall skyscraper It is said that the under-construction Shanghai Tower is progressing by roughly a floor every five days. On April 10, the concrete pouring of the core structure in the tower was completed on the 108th floor at the height of 501.3 m, overtaking its two…
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This well-attended event featured exhibits, education and top-notch Texas entertainment. San Antonio gave the International Association of Elevator Consultants (IAEC) a warm welcome during its 2013 Annual Forum on April 29-May 2. As a native Texan, your reporter was familiar with the event’s locale — the Marriott Riverwalk, which, as its name states, is located…
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This successful Italy-based cab manufacturer focuses on safety, passenger comfort and expert craftsmanship. It is said that first impressions are the ones that last. Upon entering elevators, the first things passengers notice are the cabin interiors and finishes. Even before the system begins its duty of transportation, these elements have contributed greatly to the passengers’…
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The owner of a central Syracuse, New York, building found this old Houser water-hydraulic elevator engine behind a wall that was close to collapsing. The 25-ft.-long system dates to 1883 and is in mint condition with all markings. Owner Gary Ritch is considering donating this remarkable piece of history to a museum for preservation and…
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Mongrain Vertical Transport (MVT) is an international builder of hydraulic elevator packages, featuring its Leistritz Emarelle™ machine-room-less (MRL) hydraulic elevator (ELEVATOR WORLD, April 2013). However, while that counterweight roped system is intended for four-to-10-floor applications, MVT has since developed a new low-rise, direct-acting hydraulic elevator package for the two-to-three-floor market segment, dubbed the “Low Rise…
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Canada Home healthcare store Motion Specialties has opened a showroom, “Access Centre,” for elevators, stairlifts and other accessibility products. Often serving baby boomers reaching their senior years looking to grow older at home, the store has been open since February at 3020 Hawthorne Road in Ottawa. The store lets clients test elevators and stairlifts and…
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