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Help Is on Its Way
From code enhancement to technology development, the building transportation industry has made important strides in its elevator emergency communications. by Kevin Brinkman From ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs to the modern smartphone,...
The History of Operatorless Elevators: John D. Ihlder
Ihlder’s contribution to the electric elevator merits special recognition. The second phase of the history of the operatorless elevator (1895-1900) focused on the continued refinement of pushbutton systems and...
Maintenance on New Equipment Designs
Application of the Existing Maintenance Control Program to Machine-Room-Less Elevators Book’s second edition reflects ongoing changes in the elevator industry. Author John W. Koshak observes a “sea change” has occurred...
The Right To Repair
The argument for common technology standards for VT by Rick Sayah This paper was presented at the 2022 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in Barcelona, Spain. Introduction At a basic...
Elevator Maintenance – the Past, the Present, the Future
by TAK Mathews This paper was presented at the 2022 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in Barcelona, Spain. Abstract Since Elisha Graves Otis’ “All Safe Gentlemen” declaration of 1853, elevator...
“Oh, To Be in England”
A look at EW founder’s seven-week visit to the U.K. in 1982 One of British poet Robert Browning’s most famous works is best known for its opening lines, rather than...
Improved Power Quality for Passenger Access
CP Automation provides vital lift support for Network Rail. submitted by CP Automation Elevators are essential for any train station, airport or public-transportation facility. If an elevator fails, then people’s...
In Pursuit of “Zero”
Your author shares insights from his research on possible reasons for passenger deaths in elevator accidents, available safety provisions, their effectiveness and potential for further development. My ultimate aim to...
Growing With India
DATIS India Managing Director Taher Norouzi (TN) speaks with your author (SSP) about the company’s progress and the importance of its India operations. SSP: From its origins as a start-up...
A Decision Made
Your authors explain the decision of the Mumbai Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal on the taxability of income on the sale of goods by foreign entities to Indian suppliers....
