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Winds of Change

Ukrainian VT industry foresees sunny days ahead. Despite recent political unrest involving Russia, as well as the pandemic bringing many projects to a halt in 2020, the Ukrainian elevator market...

Between the Democratization of Knowledge and Elevator Planning

Schindler Head of Operations discusses digitalization in practice and his role. images courtesy of Schindler Your author (USB) recently spoke with Dr. Christian Schulz (CS), head of operations at Schindler,...

Sunny Skies Again

Honoring Jim Sullivan, the 46th annual “Pop/Joe” golf fundraiser is a smashing success. by Joel Frohlinger Organizers of the 46th annual “Pop” Frohlinger/Joe Marchese Memorial Invitational Golf Tournament on September...

Computer-Aided Structural Analysis of the Lift Car-Frame System Under Emergency Arrest Operational Conditions

Your authors describe CAA model regarding cab-stress predictions. by Mohammad Ghaleeh, Stefan Kaczmarczyk, Shafqat Rasool, Jonathan Adams and Nawar Al-Esawi This article was first presented by the Online Symposium on...

The Man, the Myth, the Legend

Remembering NYC elevator man Kenny Lau by Michelle Gallego On August 21, the world lost a talented, bright and kind-hearted human being. He was a self-taught engineer and a brilliant...

Standard Elevator Systems: More Than a Machine Brand

Your author (TBM) visited Standard Elevator Systems to present President Jimmy He (JH) with the 2021 Ellies Award for Best Supplier (Motors/Drives). JH gave TBM a tour of the Standard...

Elisha Otis’ “Improved Elevator”

Examining the “facts” from the New York Crystal Palace Exhibition The story of Elisha Otis’ exhibition of his “improved elevator” at the New York Crystal Palace in 1854 is found...

E2 Forum New Delhi Highlights Opportunities for VT

Delegates, OEMs and real estate developers presented on potential in emerging and existing segments. They say change is the only constant, and the adage is perhaps best exemplified by the...

KHEMA Conducts Vaccination and Health Camp

Event offered as part of the General Body Meeting. submitted by KHEMA The Karnataka Hydraulic and Elevator Manufacturers’ Association (KHEMA) held its General Body Meeting on August 7, during which...

GLE Expo Dhaka Postponed

New dates will allow event to fulfill its potential. submitted by Virgo Communications and Exhibitions The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is still visible in Bangladesh. The second wave is...