Companies

University of Illinois, Escalator Modernization

With only one elevator and 10 escalators, KONE was tasked with providing new vertical-transportation solutions without disrupting the school’s daily operations. Founded in 1859, the University of Illinois College of...

Elevadores Atlas – Schindler’s Green Industrial Unit

It has been worthwhile to revisit Atlas Schindler’s premises in Londrina, Brazil, after several years (ELEVATOR WORLD, April 2005). Even though the building is basically the same, the manufacturing processes...

Pizzato Elettrica

Pizzato Elettrica S.r.l. (www.pizzato.com) is a European firm that manufactures position switches, safety and lift devices, foot switches, micro switches, control and signaling devices, and lift control stations. The company...

Direct-Industrial: Spares, Repairs and Onsite Support

Based in Blackburn, UK, Direct-Industrial is an online distributor of automation spares and repair services to the elevator industry. by David Lenehan Overview Based in Blackburn, U.K., Direct-Industrial is an...

Rendering of the outdoor elevator; image via The Japan News

Japan Castle To Get Outdoor Elevator

Inside the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport; photo by Robert Polidori for SOM

Lack of Adequate VT Sparks Concern in Mumbai, India

The Alpha Matar team; image courtesy of Alpha Matar

Alpha Matar Signs Cooperation Protocol With Sunrise Hotels Group

Images courtesy of KONE

KONE Celebrates 115th Anniversary

SDSU PARKING ELEVATORS OPERATING WITH EXPIRED PERMITS

SDSU Parking Elevators Operating With Expired Permits