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A Discussion About Preventive-Maintenance Practices
Observations from a consultant Since 2008, your author has investigated elevator, escalator, VRC (vertical reciprocating conveyor), A10.4 personnel hoist, and even home-built elevator injury incidents, observing the conditions and causes...
Supporting Schindler’s Success
Engineer Wah Leung takes problem-solving to the next level. If Schindler performed a major vertical-transportation (VT) system modernization or new installation in the Toronto area, chances are field engineer Wah...
RISE: The Untapped Potential of Women in the Elevator Industry
Part one of this four-part white paper explores the current state of the industry. This white paper serves as a snapshot of the experiences of women who work in the...
Poised for Growth
New Draka EHC president discusses bringing his specialty business experience into the vertical-transportation industry. Richard Parvesse Prysmian Group announced in April that Richard Parvesse had been appointed president of Draka...
Here, Experienced and Ready for Business
IAEC attends BOMA expo in Nashville, Tennessee. The International Association of Elevator Consultants (IAEC), formerly known as the National Association of Vertical Transportation Professionals, for the first time exhibited at...
Elevator Planning Guidelines in the Early 1890s
Your author looks at what was important — and what wasn’t — in the early 1890s. The 1890s witnessed the development of the first standards for determining the required number...
Enhanced Self-Climbing VT System
Schindler CLIMB Lift adds models, design elements. submitted by Schindlerphotos courtesy of Schindler Schindler has extended the compatibility of its CLIMB Lift from the larger Schindler 7000 elevator to the...
Driven To Succeed
VT HR professional Vong Keovongsa describes his path to the VT industry as he prepares to debut EW column, “Leadership Insights.” Born in Vientiane, the capital of Laos (between Thailand...
The Passenger Lift’s First Decade, Part Two
In this series conclusion, the Great Britain lift system of 1860-1869 is compared with that of the U.S. The period between 1860 and 1869 witnessed the gradual expansion of passenger...
Making an Impact
Wittur publishes inaugural Sustainability Report. submitted by Wittur The Wittur Group recently announced the publication of its 2020-21 Sustainability Report, its first report highlighting the company’s sustainability strategy and commitment...
