Cabs and Cab Aesthetics

Elevator Cab Decoration Planning Issues

How the humble cab can become impressive and unforgettable Interior decoration and aesthetics of modern buildings and spaces play an important role, expressing the culture, value and brand identity of...

Clear Vision for the Future

In this Industry Dialogue, SnapCab President Corinna Mossberg talks about how the company, is evolving with Corning® Gorilla® Glass. After a 25-year career with Otis, Corinna Mossberg (CM) was named...

Elevator Signal Fixtures and User Features

Documenting the various signal fixtures, their terminologies and their unique applicability Signal fixtures such as push buttons, indicators, hall lanterns and displays play an important role in any elevator installation...

Let There be Light!

In this Reader’s Platform, your author discusses the impact of lighting on your elevator interior. As any experienced salesperson will tell you, travel is just part of the job. As...

Building on a Legacy

Nationwide manufacturer Eklund’s, Inc. crafts complete elevator cabs and custom elevator interiors for both new construction projects and renovations. Its “total elevator cab solutions” include design, manufacturing and installation of...

Where Does Engineering Meet Art?

This Reader’s Platform addresses the effect of visual elevator design on impressions and perceptions. Elevators have changed since their first reference to one having been built by Archimedes in 236...

Pre-Engineered Elevator Cab Solutions

Taking the complexity out of aesthetics When planning an elevator modernization, the focus is most typically on the operational aspects of the equipment. New technologies and products are typically designed...

More than Just Design

“Design is a funny word. Some people think design means how it looks. But, of course, if you dig deeper, it’s really how it works.” – Steve Jobs Often overlooked, the...

Mileage Matters

First impressions last, and cab interiors should not be overlooked. Dated, dark, dirty and damaged elevator cab interiors could leave the impression that a building and its elevators are not...

Elevator Cabs as Art

The evolution of cab aesthetics Elevator cabs today can be seen as moving works of art in more ways than one. Louis L.J.” Blaiotta, Jr., CEO of Columbia Elevator Products...

The 125th Street and Broadway MTA station; photo by General Punger for Wikipedia

Inaccessibility at Key NYC Subway Station Focus of Meeting

Mills Park Tower; image courtesy of apartments.com

Elevator Modernization Underway at Chicagoland OPHA Tower

The event is planned at SPEEDERS in Richmond, B.C.; image courtesy of SPEEDERS.

CECA Western Region Meeting and Networking Event Planned

The event provides lift professionals with the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Shorts’ advanced Langer & Laumann Door Operator; image courtesy of Langer & Laumann.

Shorts Again Offers Roadshow For Lift Professionals

ALABAMA TOWN CONSIDERING FINES FOR FAULTY ELEVATORS

Alabama Town Considering Fines For Faulty Elevators