May 2020 Issue

Last Glance

Functional Works of Art

By Elevator World | May 1, 2020

Events

New Energy, New Attitude

By Kaija Wilkinson | May 1, 2020

Market Trends

Africa’s Home Lifts Market

By Shem Oirere | May 1, 2020

Technology

Innovative Designs: Challenges for Inspection and Maintenance?

By Robert Kaspersma | May 1, 2020

New technology is frequently introduced, but safety regulations don’t always cover changes.

Maintenance

Longer Life for Escalator Steps

By Dr. Ali Albadri | May 1, 2020

LU pioneers the art of prolonging the lifespan of escalator steps in the U.K.

History

The First Elevator in the Texas State Capitol, Part Two

By Dr. Lee Gray | May 1, 2020

Project Spotlight

A New Face for Dubai

By TK Elevator | May 1, 2020

thyssenkrupp VT enhances visits to Dubai Frame.

Inspection

Out of Harm’s Way

By Max Guijt | May 1, 2020

All stakeholders should be aware of contributing factors that can lead to diminished safety of elevators and escalators.

Market Trends

An Overview of the Brazilian Lift Market

By Fábio Becker Aranha | May 1, 2020

The eighth-largest economy in the world and the sixth-most populated is changing to be prepared for the MERCOSUR and EU trade agreement that will pose challenges and bring opportunities in the lift market.

Events

Facing Challenges

By Matthew Jackson | May 1, 2020

Events

ECA Annual Membership Meeting

By Lee Freeland | May 1, 2020

Product Spotlight

Newest on the Market

By Lee Freeland | May 1, 2020

This Product Spotlight highlights GENEMEK’s latest fixtures.

Product Spotlight

Big Brothers

By Lee Freeland | May 1, 2020

Fixtures

From Dairy Queen to Fixture King

By Kaija Wilkinson | May 1, 2020

Design

Cabin Design

By Muharrem B. Çakirer | May 1, 2020

Thinking of design first helps prevent creating obstacles for the disabled, while enhancing accessibility.

Company Spotlight

Genesis Begets Revelation

By Kaija Wilkinson | May 1, 2020

Events

Focused on Growth

By Vijay Pandya | May 1, 2020

VT industry converges on Mumbai for eighth IEE Expo to discuss the latest developments with an eye toward the future.

Design

Loewe Circular Lift

By Lee Dean | May 1, 2020

Careful redesign showcases bespoke panoramic lift.

Editor's Overview

Elevatoring in the Time of Coronavirus

By Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick | May 1, 2020

Product Spotlight

New and Improved

By Elevator World | May 1, 2020