Editor’s Overview
The Audio/Visual Experience
I’ve always been fascinated by the ease with which people who use American Sign Language (ASL) are able to communicate with each other across fairly long distances and in noisy...
First Impressions
Recent reports say the world population is increasing by 1.8% per year. At this rate, the ability to meet the energy and climatic needs of all societies will reach a...
The Push Is Still On
The perception that most elevator passengers have as they are riding our industry’s equipment is that the enclosure in which they are traveling is suspended from above. While in most...
A Global Focus on “Green” Issues
It was recently reported by the International Energy Agency (IEA) that by 2020, the U.S. would surpass Saudi Arabia as the world’s leading oil-producing nation. However, IEA also anticipates that...
A Blast from the Past
In February, we published a comment from Mike Byrnes, in which he told us of his avocation of playing the guitar. After calling him to discuss further, I received the...
Overview of the Industry
In November 2012, the European Commission predicted that throughout 2013, the recession in Europe would grow deeper than previously anticipated due to a 20% decrease in public-sector construction projects and...
A Remarkable Journey
This month, we are beginning the celebration of our 60th year of publishing ELEVATOR WORLD. It has been a long journey, during which we have covered the “Ups and Downs”...
Avocations
William C. Sturgeon passed away on October 11 at the age of 95. Although he did not achieve the distinction of becoming one of our centurions, his legacy will be...
In Everyone’s Best Interest
A wise friend of mine who owned and operated a very successful elevator company for many years once told me that the way to make money in the elevator maintenance...
A Present and Future Resource
In March, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) announced that as of January 1, 2014, it will no longer be accrediting QEI certifying agencies. To accommodate this, the ASME...
