Elevator World, Inc. held its third-annual Virtual Elevator Event (VEE) on July 11. On July 11, Elevator World, Inc. held its third-annual Virtual Elevator Event (VEE), which allowed exhibitors and attendees to combine the benefits of face-to-face events with the interactivity of an online environment. Conference presentations and scheduled chats were given by 11 of…
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The Sixth Annual Chicago Cruise for the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation was held June 27 aboard the Summer of George. The Sixth Annual Chicago Cruise for the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF) took place aboard the Summer of George on June 27. The weather was hot as predicted but luckily, as the sun set, cool…
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The Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation of Canada (EESFC) held its annual Toronto Harbour Cruise on June 13. A setting sun and calm waters proved to be ideal conditions for the Fourth Annual Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation of Canada (EESFC) Toronto Harbour Cruise that took place on June 13. Alison Whittaker, EESFC vice chair; Steve Husband,…
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Alternative weightless testing methods and the future of elevator testing in North America There have been many discussions about alternative weightless testing methods for periodic load tests on elevators taking place in the North American elevator industry. Various opinions from different sectors of interest are discussing the future of elevator testing in the U.S. and…
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Details of the Inelex 2012 Eighth Lift and Lift Technologies Fair held on May 25-27 On May 25-27, the Inelex 2012 Eighth Lift and Lift Technologies Fair in Turkey united sector professionals from around the world. Tens of thousands visited the Inelex International Fair in Izmir, where 134 companies of the sector exhibited passenger and…
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The company’s recent expansion When the CEDES Science Park in Lanquart, Switzerland, was in the planning stages nearly 10 years ago, it was important to the builders and architects to be able to add extensions if necessary (ELEVATOR WORLD, March 2012). To keep up with the steadily increasing production, buildings “C” and “D” were extended…
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Canny Elevator receives accreditation symbolizing its strength in R&D. In November 2011, Canny Elevator was accredited the title of Nation-class Enterprise Technology Center by the five Chinese government authorities, including the National Development and Reform Commission and Ministry of Science China. The recognition symbolized the company’s strength in R&D, and follows a stringent and demanding…
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United 2012 in Atlantic City (September 8-14) includes several recreational activities and social events for at-tendees. However, delegates may find some downtime to venture out and see what the eclectic city has to offer. Located in southern New Jersey along the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, with its cool breezes and sandy beaches, is an energetic…
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The United 2012 convention, to take place on Sep-tember 10-13 at the Sheraton Atlantic City and Atlantic City Convention Center in New Jersey, promises a “combination of market strength, ideas and innova-tion; a networking opportunity for all factions of the North American elevator industry; educational topics addressing every aspect of the industry; and opportu-nity for…
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The 2012 Elevator U (EU) Conference was held in June at Michigan State University. Those of us who attend the annual Elevator U (EU) Conference on a regular basis have often said it is one of – if not the – most enjoyable events we attend all year. For those who have never been to…
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