The forum dedicated three days to discussing various topics pertaining to the Indian elevator industry. Delhi (locally pronounced “Dilli”) is the largest city by area in India, and its population of over 12 million is the second largest in India. Some confusion can arise when reference to Delhi covers the National Capital Region, which also…
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An examination of the process, results and conclusion of comparing the ecological footprint of two different drive systems Introduction For years, Bucher Hydraulics has been at the forefront of the development of energy-efficient and sustain-able hydraulic solutions. We are, therefore, convinced of the need for serious analysis of our products. We arranged for a study…
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With a total capacity of 110,000 people, this Texas stadium is equipped with sustainable elevators provided by Schindler. Cowboys Stadium, home to the National Football League’s Dallas Cowboys, is one of the largest domed stadiums in the world, with a total capacity of 110,000 people and seating for 80,000. HKS Architects and the City of…
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Attended by more than 200 delegates, this spring Educational Conference provided several discussions on topics like “Trends in Worldwide Codes and Standards” and “Remote Monitoring.” More than 200 delegates and spouses came to Las Vegas for the National Association of Elevator Contractors’ (NAEC) spring Educational Conference on March 26-29 at the J.W. Marriott Resort in…
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Custom Cabs, Inc. designed a private residential elevator in San Diego. Glass and stainless steel were used in every aspect of the design, including the floor. The owner of a new penthouse in downtown San Diego turned to Custom Cabs Inc. to make its residential elevator a showcase for guests to marvel at, rather than…
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ThyssenKrupp Elevator provided the guide-rail-system equipment for this unique mountainside installation in Bilbao, Spain. Bilbao in north Spain is the provincial capital of Vizcaya. With 354,860 inhabitants, it is among the most populated cities in the Basque Country Autonomous Community. As a port city on the coast of Cantabria, it was an important commercial center…
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ThyssenKrupp Elevadores of Brazil recently launched the iwalk, an innovative moving walk, in São Paulo Metro. The São Paulo Metro is the stage where the iwalk, an innovative moving walk, was recently launched by ThyssenKrupp Elevadores of Brazil. This new means of transportation was conceived and built in Spain as a solution to facilitate the…
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New York City’s Sperone Westwater Gallery, designed by Norman Foster, recently moved into its new eight-story Bowery location and has a surprise in store for visitors. One of the building’s key features is a 12 x 20-foot Otis Elevator Co. hydraulic freight elevator that has been designed to act as a moving art gallery. Visible…
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The March issue of the NAESA International Progress newsletter included an article by Jim Runyan, NAESA International’s educational director, in which he stressed the importance of using inspection checklists. Runyan cited a few examples of why these are important and how they can help ensure the implementation of thorough elevator inspections. Runyan also suggested, “If…
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by Nicholas J. Montesano On November 16, 2010, approximately 20 major consulting organizations were represented at a jobsite seminar conducted by Virginia Controls Inc. The seminar began with a field introduction by Marty Heinike, director of Operations, of the company’s VF3000 control system installed during a modernization by Richmond Elevator Co. The presentation consisted of…
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