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11th International Seminar on Elevators and Escalators
Event brings experts, professors, industrialists and foreign guests together. by Mohammad Masoud Majidifar The 11th International Seminar on Elevators and Escalators was held with the cooperation of the University of...
Uplifting the Safety of Aged Lifts in Hong Kong
by Vincent H.K. Chow, C.W. Chan, Gary K.Y. Cheung and James C.Y. Lau This paper was first presented virtually at the 12th Lift & Escalator Technologies Symposium in September 2021...
“Iconic” Opportunities
A closer look at Egypt’s construction boom and what it means for VT companies Egypt’s construction industry has defied the debilitating effects of COVID-19 to sustain ongoing government-sponsored megaprojects —...
With an Eye on the Horizon
NAESA International executive director discusses the organization’s adaptability and future plans. Jim Borwey Jim Borwey (JB) took on the role of executive director of NAESA International in January 2021 —...
Showcase for Accessibility
Country Home’s newest Kansas location came with special requirements — and challenges. Providing potential customers the opportunity to test ride a Country Home Elevator & Stair Lift elevator is vital...
BRUGG Unveils Products, Services at Interlift
Rope and technology company to visit with customers, showcase updates in Augsburg. submitted by BRUGG Lifting Elevator rope and technology company BRUGG Lifting will take advantage of this year’s Interlift...
Closing the Gap in Safety for Existing Lifts
Benefits of modernization by Carsten Henriksen A wide range of people depend on lifts for a variety of reasons, particularly those who live in densely populated urban areas. The lift...
New EU Strategy on Standardisation
Its potential and positive impact on European (lift) SMEs are explored. At the beginning of February 2022, the European Commission presented its new strategy for European Standardisation, a package of...
Rated Load and Maximum Available Car Area
Proposal to revise EN 81-20:2022, Table 6 by Dr. Gina Barney When we size a lift installation to meet passenger demand at a defined performance level, the lift traffic designer...
Points of View
SMEs review an EU-revised Standardization Submitted by SBS In November 2021, CEN TC10 (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization Technical Committee [TC]) — lifts, escalators and moving walks — received from...
