Europe January – February 2020 Issue

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Events

A 50 - 50 Proposition

By Dr. Lee Gray | February 1, 2020

CTBUH 10th World Congress celebrates organization’s first half- century with a look ahead.

Industry Dialogue

Operating From a Position of Strength

By Angie C. Baldwin | February 1, 2020

Wittur CEO Antoine Doutriaux discusses his new role, company goals.

Events

IEES 2019

By Angie C. Baldwin | February 1, 2020

The Second Annual International Elevator and Escalator Symposium gathered experts who shared their knowledge over two full days.

Industry Dialogue

IIoT and How It Applies to VT

By Kaija Wilkinson | February 1, 2020

Relayr executive talks about how his employer is making inroads in the industry.

Consultants’ Perspective

Impact of Cultures on Elevatoring

By TAK Mathews | February 1, 2020

Differences between norms in the U.S., U.K. and elsewhere are explored.

Industry Dialogue

At the VeryTop

By Kaija Wilkinson | January 1, 2020

Marja-Liisa Siikonen, one of Finland’s most notable female inventors, has earned industrywide respect.

Maintenance

Steps for Reducing Accidents

By Manuel Díez | January 1, 2020

Inspection and certifcation bodies take the lead

Maintenance

Reducing Risk

By Louis Bialy | January 1, 2020

Codes and standards provide a roadmap for maintenance and inspection as protective measures.

Maintenance

Looking to the Future

By Dr. Naohiko Suzuki | January 1, 2020

Mitsubishi Elevators is building on a legacy of remote maintenance services.

Editor's Overview

Calling On Visionaries

By Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick | January 1, 2020

Some 25 years ago, my father, William C. Sturgeon, (with the help of others in the industry) tried to imagine what the building transportation world

Project of the Year 2020

Guide Assessment

By Poul Lonkwic, The State School of Higher Education | January 1, 2020

Device quickly identifes rails in need of replacement.

Project of the Year 2020

Mega Elevator

By Marius Paraipan, ELMAS | January 1, 2020

An automotive factory’s large loads and security requirements call for a jumbo elevator.

Project of the Year 2020

Yacht Obsession

By John C. Linsley, Gillespie Corp | January 1, 2020

Innovative engineering leads to wheelchair-access solution for lobster yacht.

Project of the Year 2020

Riosol Island of Stars Hotel

By Helena Calado, thyssenkrupp | January 1, 2020

Unique mountainside resort inspires an equally unique lift project.

Project of the Year 2020

San Diego Convention Center

By Elise King, KONE | January 1, 2020

Escalator upgrades at the home of the famous Comic-Con International posed unique challenges for KONE.

Project of the Year 2020

Jewel Changi Airport

By Nima Bahadori, Schindler Lifts (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. | January 1, 2020

Strict requirements from the architect imposed challenges in the installation of equipment that helps move 82 million people a year.

Project of the Year 2020

Empire State Building

By Katy Padgett, Otis | January 1, 2020

Otis is chosen again for a showcase elevator (and more) in the iconic skyscraper.

Project of the Year 2020

Vessel

By Dru Brooks, Liberty Elevator Corp. | January 1, 2020

Team overcomes unique challenges to create “one of the world’s most complicated elevators.”

Product Spotlight

KONE Replaces Digital Elevator Series

By Elevator World | January 1, 2020

KONE has released what it calls "the world’s first digital elevator series.

Industry Dialogue

Test Tower Talk

By Olga Quintanilla Marful | January 1, 2020

Your author (OQ) chats with Professor Ignacio Herrera (IH) about Spanish university’s contribution to the vertical-transportation industry.

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A 50 - 50 Proposition

Operating From a Position of Strength

IEES 2019

IIoT and How It Applies to VT

Impact of Cultures on Elevatoring

At the VeryTop

Steps for Reducing Accidents

Reducing Risk

Looking to the Future

Calling On Visionaries

Guide Assessment

Mega Elevator

Yacht Obsession

Riosol Island of Stars Hotel

San Diego Convention Center

Jewel Changi Airport

Empire State Building

Vessel

KONE Replaces Digital Elevator Series

Test Tower Talk

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