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Three-Million Milestone
Invertek Drives hits milestone amidst continued expansion and growth. Submitted by Invertek Drives Invertek Drives Ltd., a global manufacturer of variable frequency drive (VFD) technology and a specialist in elevator...
1927 Smith, Major & Stevens Specification & Tender (Part 1)
A look at the firm’s origins leading up to 1927 The survival of a 1927 specification and tender for an electric goods lift, prepared by Smith, Major & Stevens, Ltd....
Always Focused on Safety
NAESA International’s new executive director discusses her role and plans for the association. Emerald Kuhns did not begin her career in the vertical-transportation (VT) industry, but, when given the opportunity,...
Elevator Industry Inspection Handbook
Eighth edition contains crucial updates for accuracy and ease of use. John W. Koshak acknowledged that taking up the task of editing the latest edition of the elevator industry Inspection...
Digital Elevator Survey – Improving Modernization Site Surveys
This paper was presented at Elevcon 2023 in Prague, Czech Republic.KEY WORDS: Modernization, Site Survey, 3D Scanning Abstract An accurate site survey is the first step in creating a successful...
A New Location for Better Access
SEES hosts a Texas-style grand-opening event for its new distribution center. SEES’ new location in Irving, Texas Southern Elevator & Electric Supply (SEES), Inc. recently ventured beyond South Florida with...
Divider Beam Design as Part of the Standard Elevator Design
A new method for installing these as part of the elevator installation process and its benefits This paper was presented at Elevcon 2023 in Prague, Czech Republic. Key Words: Elevator...
Riding the Wave
A conversation with Dynasty Elevator President John Mezzo Stopping in NYC in late February prior to heading to India for the Smart Lift & Mobility World 2024 expo, your author...
Fred A. Annett’s Electric Elevators (1927) Conclusion
A look at contributions made to the book In the introduction to Electric Elevators: Their Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance by Fred A. Annett (published by McGraw-Hill in 1927), the...
Home Safe
What NEII is doing to help make sure elevator industry personnel return home safely to their families and loved ones every day May celebrates Building Safety Month with a campaign...
