Associations

A Seat at the Table

Why the riding public and elevator industry need a voice in Canada. Canada now is a vastly different place than in 1977 when the National Elevator and Escalator Association (NEEA)...

NEII Provides Code Development Updates

National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII) recently provided updates on the A17.1/CSA B44 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators. The public review period for changes to the 2022 edition has closed,...

Early-Bird Registration For IAEC Forum 2022 In Minneapolis

Early-bird registration for the International Association of Elevator Consultants (IAEC) Forum 2022 on May 23-27 in Minneapolis is now open through April 24, at which time prices will increase. The annual, three-day...

Closing the Distance Between Europe and China

Lift associations ELA and CEA align on interpretation of standards. by Christian de Mas Latrie In September 2020, an information note about international standards for the safety rules for the...

NEII’s 2021 Review

A reflection on initiatives regarding COVID-19, government affairs, code inclusion and development of a five-year plan. As we learned to live, work and move throughout the world amid the COVID-19...

Subir & Bajar’s Golden Anniversary

South American VT trade publication reflects on 50 years of growth. Then and now: CAA’s first publication, El Ascensor, and Subir & Bajar today by Carmen Maldacena, EW Correspondent Subir...

ANACAM on the COVID-19 Frontlines

An update on ANACAM's industrious, helpful response to the pandemic by Titti Lo Papa The striking fact that the COVID-19 pandemic represents an epoch-making event that struck openly and suddenly,...

EFESME and ANACAM Partner

Strong cooperation on the national level aims to make for a stronger European federation. submitted by EFESME The European Federation of Elevator Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (EFESME) believes its success...

United to be virtual event

NAESA details pandemic plans; NEII elects board members, addresses post-lockdown reopening. United to Be Virtual Only The 2020 United Convention and Exposition, previously scheduled for Houston on September 13-16, will...

Building on a Strong Foundation

Optimism prevails at NAEC with a changing of the guard. For Teresa Witham, the challenges and rewards of leading the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) as executive director for...

SEA-LEVEL RISE THREATENS NEW YORK HOUSING AND TALL BUILDINGS

Sea-Level Rise Threatens NYC Housing and Tall Buildings

HOUSTON SENIOR APARTMENT COMPLEX SUFFERING ELEVATOR BREAKDOWNS

Houston Senior Apartment Complex Suffering Elevator Breakdowns

Herrmann

In Memoriam: Tim Herrmann

Armas

Otis Appoints Armas as President U.S. and Canada

Example of Mogilevliftmash elevator interior; image courtesy of Mogilevliftmash

Elevator Assembly Plant Officially Opens in Belarus