ELEVATOR WORLD is always proud to present its annual Project of the Year contest winners each January issue, but this year’s contest has proved extra special. That’s because EW received a record 31 entries in seven categories. Our highly regarded panel of judges scrutinized each entry and, as always, had difficult decisions to make. Each…
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Dekra e.V. of Stuttgart, Germany, recently launched a product for objectively assessing the safety, ride performance and quality of lifts. The Likos laser-measuring system delivers key information about the condition of a lift in minutes. The device (with case) weighs 10 kg and can be quickly installed in the shaft pit. Dekra designed the system…
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Australia The 1 Bligh Office Tower in Sydney was inaugurated by Prime Minister Julia Gillard on August 30. Designed by Ingenhoven Architects, the 30-story office tower has received a 6 Star/World Leadership certification, the highest green rating offered in the country. It is said to be the first office tower in Sydney to receive such…
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In October, ABB and Baldor Electric Co. announced a single U.S. sales force to sell and support their line of low- and medium-voltage industrial drives and industrial electric motors. The companies believe customers will gain many benefits from the transition, including a single point of contact, 24-hour local sales and service, a wide range of…
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So, here it is – December 2011, and we are still in the economic doldrums in much of North America and the western world. Recent construction reports indicate that this year, the fifth consecutive, will close out reflecting a decline in the dollar value of U.S. construction starts. McGraw-Hill Construction predicts the final numbers will…
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The basics of variable-frequency drives, their advantages and how harmonics are created by Jonathan Bullick and Brad Wilkinson Introduction During the past 25 years, the use of AC variable-frequency drives (VFDs) has grown, and, for many, they have become the preferred way of controlling elevator traction machines. The advantages are well documented and include increased…
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Patents in this column are given in synopsis form. Complete information is available and can be ordered by the number stated in the article from the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, Washington, DC 20231 or online at www.uspto.gov. Elevator System Control Providing Service Features Barry Graham Blackaby of West Simsbury and Gary Meguerdichian of Farmington,…
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The final installment of our look at the role of teagles and hoists in early elevators This month’s article is the third and last in a series on W. Sydney Smith’s Report on the Construction, Arrangement, and Fencing of Hoists and Teagles of 1904. It addresses the safety devices covered in the report and includes…
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Details of the International Association of Elevator Contractors’ (IAEC) 18th-annual dinner cruise, held in New York City aboard the Princess On August 18, despite the forecasted rain, the International Association of Elevator Contractors (IAEC) held its 18th-annual dinner cruise in New York City at Pier 81 aboard the Princess. It had been one of the…
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A brief look back at the Elevator Conference of New York’s second-annual supplier showcase The Elevator Conference of New York (ECNY) hosted its second-annual Supplier Showcase on April 6 at the Villa Barone Catering Hall in Bronx, New York. More than 500 industry members attended the event, including building owners, consultants, suppliers and contractors, in…
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