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New Era for Austin
A tour of Texas’ tallest tower, Waterline by Kaija Wilkinson Otis Senior New Equipment Foreman Henry Nuncio described the “big gray thing,” actually a CONEX cargo container holding a 20,000-lb...
When EW Met Ellie the Elephant
A fascinating chapter of moving sidewalk history by Dr. Lee Gray, EW Correspondent When subscribers received the January 1961 issue of ELEVATOR WORLD they may have, at first glance, wondered...
A Look at A17.4
Procedures are outlined in the Code. by Max Stanley A17.4 2015 is a guide for emergency personnel seldom visited by those responding to elevator entrapments or the operation of firemen’s...
Diplomatic Buildings Drive VT
As diplomatic buildings of embassies of South Africa reach for the sky, demand for VT systems rises. by Shem Oirere, EW Correspondent Some African countries are increasing their capital expenditure...
Perlen Steel Founder Richard Perlen
A man of peace and snazzy cars reflects on his role in building the elevator industry in NYC and beyond. by Kaija Wilkinson Richard Perlen, founder of respected elevator industry...
Elevators That Heal
Biophilic design in VT promotes urban well-being. by Ivette Natacha Sanchez Our cities are growing fast; such is the rush of everyday activities. Sometimes I feel I spend most of...
The Strategic Impact of Counterweight Balancing
Elevator energy efficiency optimization according to ISO 25745 by Eng. Mantovani Elevator energy efficiency represents an increasingly decisive parameter in tender specifications where energy class features as contractual constraint. This...
An Alliance With the Current/OS Foundation
KONE is set to launch a PoC to test the first lift powered by DC. submitted by KONE KONE in July announced its accession to the Current/OS Foundation, a Netherlands-based...
Alpine Wonderland Holds the Highest Outdoor Elevator in Europe
by Sophie Goodwin Europe’s highest outdoor elevator is just a hop, catamaran and funicular away from Switzerland’s picturesque alpine landscape. Two thousand ft above sea level sits the historic Bürgenstock...
Tectronics Aggressively Expands Footprint in International Markets With Global Outreach Initiatives Â
A logical progression built upon a strong foundation submitted by Tectronics Tectronics, India’s fastest-growing gearless elevator machine manufacturer, is making a strong push into the global market. Known for its...
