Cabs and Cab Accessories
Polymer Matrix Composite (PMC)Applications on the Elevators of the Future
by Emre Köroğlu, Ali Kılıç This paper was presented at the 2023 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in Barcelona, Spain. Abstract One of the most popular research areas globally is...
Fighting Vandalism in Elevators
by Muharrem Bilge ÇAKIRER Walls covered in spray paint, damaged doors, torn handles or broken buttons ... Vandalism in elevators doesn’t just cause physical damage; it also threatens design integrity...
Twin Engines of Purpose
Elevator interior company owner discusses new perspective. by Lindsay Fletcher Jose A. Villarruel founded JV Design & Manufacturing in 2016 with a goal to “provide the best product accompanied by...
Elevating Expectations
Montreal company is redefining the art of elevator interiors. submitted by Lumigraf Elevator interiors rarely get a second chance to impress. Lumigraf believes elevator interiors can help elevators raise the...
The Most Overlooked Room in the Building
Five projects honoring architectural heritage through elevator design. by Joshua Nelson There’s a quiet moment that happens inside an elevator, just after the doors close, just before the cab begins...
Pre-Engineered Elevator Cab System
In this Product Spotlight, the simplification of cab interior design is discussed. submitted by Bill Swenson When planning an elevator modernization, most companies typically focus on the operational aspects of...
Protecting Elevators, Preserving Value
Marking 20 years, Pittsburgh-based Door Guard’s custom elevator cab protection systems serve properties throughout North America. by Kaija Wilkinson Alumni Center building on the University of Minnesota’s Minneapolis campus, oversaw...
Surface Deep
Elevator Refresh touts architectural film as an affordable and attractive modernization solution. by Kaija Wilkinson Pyshnyak (YP), the mind behind North Carolina-based Elevator Refresh, was born in Westfield, Massachusetts, the...
Safety on Shell Installs
Moving beyond tradition submitted by MAD Elevator When elevator professionals think of shell installs, what often comes to mind are stories of heavy, awkward panels, long hours on-site and improvised...
Elevated Sustainability
Cab interior trends that could positively impact our environment by Ivette Natacha Sanchez The elevator industry is known for its innovation. However, introducing new materials to the elevator cab sector...
