Titan Machine Corp., a family-owned business, has successfully navigated its position in domestic manufacturing in the U.S. for 40 years. Founded by Carlos Escobar in 1973, Titan is based in New York City and is one of the only specialty elevator machine shops that also manufactures new traction machines, hoistway equipment and custom-engineered fabrications, synchronizing…
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Modern buildings impact the balance of an urban environment and represent one of the most important mediums in drawing public attention and epitomizing citizens’ pride in their cities. They represent a significant building typology that continues to grow all over the world. Once the basic form and shape of buildings are determined, the most painstaking…
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Ryan Wilson (RW), senior vice president (VP) for ThyssenKrupp Elevator Canada, and current president of the Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA), talked with ELEVATOR WORLD (EW) about his take on the industry and personal history while preparing for the CECA Annual Convention, taking place on June 4-8 in Niagara Falls, Canada. EW: How did you…
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It’s All About Safety This story covers the Foundation’s new board of directors, key topics and more. The Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF) held its general meeting on February 25-27 in Atlanta. The first day included executive meetings, while the next day consisted of visiting Charles L. Gideon’s Elementary School to demonstrate EESF’s Safe-T Rider©…
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This event brought together industry professionals, presentations and an exhibit in February. The third edition of the International Elevator & Escalator Technical Forum (IEE Tech Forum) was held in the organizer’s hometown and India’s garden city of Bengaluru on February 22 and 23. Virgo Communications and Exhibitions P. Ltd. established this event to bring together…
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The City of London upgraded this lift to accommodate increased use, just in time for several local celebrations. photos by Ish Buckingham The Millennium Bridge, officially known as the London Millennium Footbridge, is a steel suspension bridge for pedestrians crossing the Thames River in London. It is located between Southwark Bridge (downstream) and Blackfriars Railway…
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A new elevator for the mid-rise, mixed-use segment is now on the market. The Schindler 3300 currently reigns as Schindler’s best-selling product around the world, serving the low-rise market. Also doing well, at the opposite end of the spectrum, the Schindler 7000 series targets the high-rise market. But, something was missing among Schindler’s global offerings,…
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This unusual elevator was uncovered in Queens by Scouting New York while searching for office space. Who knew such an unusual installation could lurk behind those unassuming doors? Resembling something from a Tim Burton fantasy, this elevator is a remnant from when the former Macy’s warehouse building catered to a more artistic clientele. The entire…
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Safety codes require most commercial applications involving a lift height of greater than 60 in. to be installed in a shaft. The Lift Store USA’s new solution to this situation is the Highlander enclosed vertical platform lift from Harmar. The lifts can eliminate the time and cost required to modify existing structures. The commercial-grade lift…
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Australia Construction began on the third stage of the Australia Towers development in January. This phase involves construction on One Australia Avenue in Sydney Olympic Park, to stand 120 m above sea level, making it what The Daily Telegraph calls “the tallest building in western Sydney.” The 30-story tower is to contain 300 apartments and…
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