Emergency Preparedness

Florida-Based TRI-TRONICS To Close for Hurricane

Tampa, Florida-based TRI-TRONICS®, a manufacturer of robust, high-tech light screen elevator door control systems, announced its operations will close today through at least October 9 due to the anticipated impacts...

The Happening: The Effects of New Zealand’s Earthquake

A glimpse into the impact the 2010 earthquake had on New Zealand and its elevator industry. by Bob Johnston, EW Correspondent Christchurch, New Zealand, has been home to me and...

Elevator Shunt Trip, Part 3

Part three of this three-article series takes a look into the use of elevator shunt trips from a Canadian perspective. by Dan Winslow, CEIS Shunt Trip from a Canadian Perspective...

Elevator Shunt Trip, Part 2

Part two of this three-article series takes a look into the use of elevator shunt trips in fire emergencies. by Dan Winslow, CEIS History Summary From the timeline published in...

SOUTHERN ELEVATOR AGAIN PARTNERS WITH ELLIS FOR THREE RACES

Southern Elevator Again Partners With Ellis for Three Races

FUJITEC APPROVED AS GOOD CORPORATION FOR HEALTHY MANAGEMENT

Fujitec Approved as Good Corporation for Healthy Management

The Schindler R.I.S.E system; image © Schindler

Schindler R.I.S.E Used on First-Ever U.K. Project

The modernized escalators; image courtesy of Forte

Forte Completes Yankee Stadium Escalator Replacement

Designs over the elevator doors and entrances show both Art Deco and Classical Revival touches; image courtesy of Pittsfield Apartments.

Historic Chicago Office Tower Eyed for Conversion