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Advantages of Belt Suspension in Traction Elevators
Innovation and efficiency by Ing. Alberto Mantovani Introduction In today’s technological landscape related to traction elevators, the pursuit of energy efficiency, compactness and space optimisation represents a constant challenge for...
Transforming Lift Entrances at Bank of America’s London Office
Refurbishment of oversized lift entrances by Liam Cousins The Challenge The Bank of America’s London office required a modern and refreshed look for its large lift entrances, each measuring more...
Lift Tenders (Invited, Accepted and Rejected) 1921-1929
An attempt to identify general lift prices during this time period By the 1920s, British vertical-transportation (VT) companies often participated in a formal tender submission process that allowed for the...
A Bold, New Look
Schumacher Elevator set to celebrate 90th anniversary with an updated brand identity. Schumacher Elevator is set to celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2026, and the company will be stepping into...
Intuitive Solutions
Marking its 34th year, Total Service continues to evolve to meet elevator service company owners’ ERP needs. Jessica Herring Total Service describes itself as a “tried-and-true, all-in-one enterprise resource planning...
Residential Elevators 1878-1893
NYC’s wealthy robber barons incorporated VT into their mansions during the Gilded Age. The topic of residential elevators has been addressed in past articles with a focus on elevators specifically...
Elevator Interiors
The hidden art of architectural harmony by Ivette Natacha Sanchez Have you ever gone into a building and could not locate the elevator? — I know the feeling. You may...
Full of Energy
Powered by KU engineering students, a new elevator energy-efficiency tool is being developed for the industry by NEII. The surge to improve the energy efficiency of elevators has been slowly...
A Giraffe’s Point of View
Have you ever wondered what the world looks like from a giraffe’s perspective? In Beersheba, Israel’s newly opened Midbarium experiential animal park, or zoo, visitors not only observe wild animals...
Control System Renewal: Meeting Diverse Needs
MEBS launches a new menu with eye toward North America and Europe. submitted by MEBS Tokyo, Japan-headquartered Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions (MEBS) launched a new control renewal menu in March...
