Türkiye

Metroplast Manufactures Gearless Machine

Metroplast Asansör, as a result of its long R&D studies and tests, has begun mass production and sales of a gearless machine group, introduced at 2019 Eurosia Elevator. Metroplast Asansör,...

Aybey Elektronik Puts New AE-SMART on the Market

Aybey Elektronik, a manufacturer of elevator control systems, recently completed its R&D studies and has now put its monobloc lift control unit, AE-SMART, on the market. AE-SMART, designed for electric...

In Memoriam: Ünsal Solmazoğlu

Solmazoğlu, born in 1952, graduated from Ege University Mechanical Engineering Department in 1979. After graduation, he started working in the elevator industry in almost every level, from project drawing, equipment...

A Brief Background of the Turkish Elevator Industry

We again share ‘A Brief Background of the Turkish Elevator Industry’ with you, the article written by Ersan Barlas and published in ‘Master’s Column’ in the 100th issue (March-April) of...

In Memory of Ersan Barlas

Ersan Barlas, the “Dutch uncle” of the industry who was enshrined in everyone’s hearts with his kindness and generosity, passed on into eternal life on March 28, 2021. When I...

Digitalization Support for SMEs up to 1 Million Liras

In April 2021, KOSGEB announced its third call with the title “Digitalization in Manufacturing Industry” with up to 1 million liras of support budget being allocated for SMEs within this...

Walking and Running on Escalators Has Been Banned in Japan to Avoid Injuries

With the ordinance, which will take effect on October 1, passengers are required to stay still and not to walk up and down escalators. Although likely to not carry any...

KONE’s Built-in Connectivity Technology

Based on the philosophy that aims at maintaining the perfect flow of people in cities, KONE improves elevator journeys with its DX-class (Digital Experience) elevators offering IoT cloud services. KONE’s...

Mentality

Aphorisms “If people begin believing in what they hear rather than what they see, telling them the truth gradually gets difficult.” “Decreasing the interest rates is possible by decreasing the...

International Asansör Istanbul Postponed for Second Time

The 17th Asansör Istanbul, one of the three most influential specialized exhibitions in its field, has been postponed to March 10-13, 2022. Organized by Tarsus Turkey and initially planned for...

HITACHI ELEVATOR TO FOCUS ON SMART BUILDING IN CHINA

Hitachi Elevator to Focus on Smart Building in China

(l-r) Todd Christensen and Craig Clabaugh

Metro Elevator Opens in Office in Iowa

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Passion for Acting Leads to VT Career

The extension will include three new stations; image courtesy of Otis.

Otis Taiwan to Supply 65 VT Units for MRT Extension

Different views of the proposed tower; images courtesy of RSHP

54-Story City of London Tower Approved