Events

IAEC Annual Forum

The 25th forum of the International Association of Elevator Consultants combines education, trips and an exhibition. The International Association of Elevator Consultants (IAEC) held its annual forum and business meetings...

40th Annual CECA Convention in Quebec City

Record expo booth turnout highlights a busy week in Canada. The Hilton Quebec and Quebec Convention Centre in Quebec City played host to the 40th iteration of the Canadian Elevator...

ELA Conference 2014

“A Safe Ride at the Heart of the Building” reflects importance of keeping abreast of changes. The Mövenpick Hotel in the world-renowned city of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, played host to...

Shorts Open Day in London

Bradford, U.K., manufacturer holds busy showcase near Canary Wharf. Shorts’ first London Open Day was an important statement for the company, which has supplied the lift industry with equipment for...

A Beacon of Light at the Gate of the Black Forest

ThyssenKrupp Elevator elevates R&D, ensures global footprint, promotes tourism with Rottweil, Germany, test tower. Elevator test towers are usually tall concrete buildings, technically useful but not very visually exciting. Not...

NAEC 2014 Educational Conference Breaks Attendance Records in Fort Myers, Florida

Residential elevator safety, growth of NAEC membership and the ever-improving economy topped discussions during a week full of education. The Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa in Fort Myers, Florida, hosted...

ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7 MasterClass

History, risk assessment, public safety among topics covered during “extremely worthwhile” class led by Bialy. On January 16-17, following the ASME A17 code meetings in Phoenix, Louis Bialy, PE, presented...

MELCO Elevadores do Brasil Inauguration

Mitsubishi Electric begins Brazilian business After a long and deep analysis of the Brazilian elevator market, the Japanese company Mitsubishi Electric Corp. acquired 90% of the shares of Brazilian manufacturer...

CIBSE Lift Group Happenings

CIBSE Lift Group Happenings Members reflect on busy 2013, look to 2014. At its 2014 Annual General Meeting on February 11, the CIBSE Lifts Group elected officers for 2014. They...

Xizi Gears Up for the Future

The global elevator component supplier releases new products amid business partners and honored guests. Xizi Elevator Group Co. Ltd. invited some 80 celebrity business partners and honored guests for a...

JAPAN ELEVATOR SERVICE HOLDINGS APPOINTS BOD AND OTHER OFFICERS

Japan Elevator Service Holdings Appoints BoD and Other Officers

image courtesy of Port of Motril

Andalusian Cruise Ship Port Calls For Bids for Accessibility Project

ELEVATOR REGISTER HOPES TO BOOST SAFETY, MODERNIZATION

Elevator Register Hopes To Boost Safety, Modernization

Appana

In Memoriam: Eric Appana

The Faurbourg Elevator; photo by Jeangagnon for Wikimedia Commons

Quebec City’s Fauborg Elevator Reopens After Repairs