A tour of happenings in a city with a strong elevator-industry presence ELEVATOR WORLD paid a visit to Suzhou, China, in March to witness the fresh changes in the famous city familiar to the international elevator industry. Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) has a total area of 288 km2, 80 km2 of which was planned as…
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A growing number of attendees visited Bronx, New York, for this one-day event. The Villa Barone Manor in Bronx, New York, played host to the Fourth-Annual Elevator Conference of New York (ECNY) Supplier Showcase, held April 10 from noon to 7:00 p.m. More than 70 exhibitors participated in this year’s event, which took place on…
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This busy event in California featured education in a relaxed setting. photos by Ricia S. Hendrick and John Dimaio It would be hard to find a more beautiful and luxurious spot than the Ritz Carlton Laguna Nigel in Dana Point, California. The hotel is high above the Pacific Ocean, with lovely gardens and trails winding…
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The industry veteran has served in nearly every support position of an elevator company. With more than 23 years of experience in the elevator industry, Amy DiPaolo has served in nearly every support position of an elevator company. Currently the vice president of Hudson Elevator Group in New York City (NYC), DiPaolo’s first position was…
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This New York City store gets a vertical-platform lift with a roller-chain hydraulic-drive system. Cesare Attolini, an Italian suit designer, opened its first U.S. boutique in New York City in 2012. Located at 798 Madison Avenue, the store was equipped with an accessibility lift, which was completed in March 2012. Handi-Lift, Inc. worked with Shamut…
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This event had record turnout and a truly international atmosphere. The 13th Asansör Istanbul exhibition took place on April 4-7 at Istanbul’s Tüyap Fair Convention & Congress Center. It was certainly the largest in the series, having developed progressively since the first exhibition in 1992, when it was held in one hall in the center…
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This photo was snapped at the historic Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville. According to the photographer, the theater has signage for a men’s room, a ladies room and an elevator men’s room. Before any of you industry types get excited at the prospect of having your own retreat hidden away in the theater, we did a…
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Otis has launched a new residential Gen2® elevator that eliminates the need for three-phase power, and utilizes solar power and battery-backup technology. The Gen2 Switchâ„¢ elevator will be available through Otis operating units in a phased rollout in such markets as Europe, India, Southeast Asia, and Central and South America. The first low-power Gen2 system,…
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Argentina Argentina’s first technological institute dedicated to the learning and teaching of elevator technology, Instituto Tecnológico para el Estudio y Enseñanza del Ascensor (ITEEA), has been in operation since June 1, 2010. Its mission is to improve the knowledge and activity of companies, workers and professionals in the elevator industry to optimize quality and safety.…
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Great Lakes Elevator Service, Inc. of Park Ridge, Illinois, has added Kira Netzke as an account manager. Her primary responsibility will be expanding the company’s maintenance client base in the Chicago area. Prior to Great Lakes, Netzke worked with Occupational Safety Alliance, where she conducted OSHA/safety audits. Thyssenkrupp Elevator Announces Leed Professional Milestone ThyssenKrupp Elevator…
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