Environmental Issues

Eco-Design in Orona Products

This case study describes the efforts and achievements of Orona in applying eco-design methods to a lift. This case study describes the efforts and achievements of San Sebastian, Spain-based Orona...

The Elevator Industry’s Dirty Little Secret

Hydraulic elevators are prone to oil leaks. This article examines the ramifications and potential solutions to the problem. Dirty pits! No, I am not talking about the normal trash that...

Energy Efficient Modernisation of Hydraulic Drives

Tony Aschwanden and Conradin JostBucher Hydraulics AG, Switzerland This paper was presented at  Lucerne 2010, the ­International Congress on Vertical Transportation ­Technologies and first published in IAEE book Elevator Technology...

Energy and Ecology in the Focus of the Wittur Group

Energy consumption and ecological issues are high on the agenda. by Markus Hößle Ecological/Energy Issues Out of the world’s present population of 6.5 billion, 3.5 billion (about 50%) live in...

The Studies in Europe and the Energy Efficiency Guideline VDI 4707

Following research into elevator energy consumption, a voluntary guideline that defines elevator energy measurement procedures has been developed. Urs LindeggerSchindler Aufzüge AG, Switzerland ABSTRACT The trend towards sustainability and energy...

U.A.E.’S NATIONAL ELEVATOR APPROACHES 40TH ANNIVERSARY

U.A.E.’s National Elevator Approaches 40th Anniversary

The tradeshow floor at the 2023 edition of GEE Milano; image courtesy of Fiera Milano S.p.A.

GEE Milano to Focus on Modernization, Software and More

The building is being completely gutted and historical elements carefully preserved; photo by Brock Glenn.

G-Tech Elevator Rises to Challenge at Flatiron Building

TREVOR RODRICKS PASSES AWAY

Otis Veteran Trevor Rodricks Passes Away

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Albanese Labor Government Funds Elevator Installation