Modernization

111 North Canal Street, Chicago

MCE provides an innovative solution to a modernized warehouse. “It is hopeless for the occasional visitor to try to keep up with Chicago. She outgrows his prophecies faster than he...

Essential for the European Elevator Stock

A mostly aging Europe needs perfect accessibility. With five million lifts installed, the European elevator stock is still the most important in the world, but it has lost its absolute...

Innovative Escalator Modernization at Sants Station

ThyssenKrupp Elevadores installs first iMods in Europe. Approximately seven years ago, ThyssenKrupp Elevadores, Spain began working with the Transports Metropolitans Barcelona (TMB) on a project to replace 56 old escalators...

Premier Place, Dallas

Classy office tower’s nine elevator cabins get timeless redesign. Considered a landmark office building in Dallas, Premier Place is a distinctive 20-story reflective-glass tower with 395,900 sq. ft. of premium...

Elevator Modernization

Stuffing 2,500 lb. of elevator into a 1,500-lb. shaft In today’s elevator-industry vernacular, the term “modernization” can be taken a number of ways. Immediately apparent to the eye – and...

NYC’s Beaux Arts Building Gets Renovation of Four Elevators

Gets Renovation of Four Elevators Elevators are intimate spaces – microcosms of the high-rises that they make possible. With so many trades coming together in such close quarters, it is...

EECO Brings Equipment up to Date

This brief spotlight highlights a few modernization products offered by Elevator Equipment Corp. (EECO). In its 65-plus years in the elevator industry, Elevator Equipment Corp. (EECO) has consistently been called...

TL Jones: Elevator Modernization in 2012

Three project modernizations are discussed here, with an emphasis on the technology used. The 21st century has seen great technological advancements in all aspects of life, and the elevator industry...

Freight Door Modernization

A brief history of the freight-elevator biparting door, in addition to why and how they should be modernized Freight elevator hoistway doors are traditionally robust due to their heavy-duty purpose,...

The Mirage Resort Elevator Modernization

ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas was contracted to equip this Las Vegas resort with energy-efficient elevator modernizations. Considered to be one of the first “mega” resorts in Las Vegas, The Mirage Resort...

FATALITY IN CHINESE SHOPPING MALL AFTER GLASS RAILING GAVE WAY

Fatality in Chinese Shopping Mall After Glass Railing Gave Way

ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTION MAY HAVE STARTED RUBBISH FIRE IN L.A. BUILDING

Elevator Construction May Have Started Rubbish Fire in L.A. Building

Main entrance of the David of Sasun station of the Yerevan Metro; image from Wikimedia Commons

Two Yerevan Metro Stations Getting New Escalators

IBB INVESTIGATES MALFUNCTIONS OF VT IN ISTANBUL

IBB Investigates Malfunctions of VT in Istanbul

Çankaya station of the İzmir Metro; photo by A. Savin for Wikipedia

Overhaul of 278 Pieces of VT Nearly Complete in İzmir