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2020 United Virtual Convention & Exposition
Unique event includes exhibitors, business, education and honors. Nearly 900 participants representing the vertical-transportation industry all over the globe took part in the 2020 United Virtual Convention & Exposition on...
Aiming for Quality
Wittur Asia-Pacific head Suraj Thodimarath discusses significance of Indian operations. Suraj Thodimarath is managing director of Asia-Pacific for Wittur Elevator Components India. Suraj Thodimarath (ST), managing director Asia Pacific, Wittur...
Maharashtra Lifts, Escalators and Moving Walks Act, 2017: An Overview
Looking at and comparing this comprehensive legislation with its 1939 counterpart In India, according to the Constitution, laws pertaining to the regulation of lifts and elevators are considered state (rather...
AFAG, Virgo Join Forces
Partners say exciting announcements are on the horizon. Augsburg, Germany-based AFAG Messen und Ausstellungen GmbH and Bangalore, India-based Virgo Communications and Exhibitions are partnering, the trade fair organizers announced in...
Transformative VT
Prashant Mewada (PM), head of projects, DLF, shares perspectives with your author (SSP) on the rising importance of elevators in people’s lives and real estate. SSP: How has the significance...
Elevator Usage Instructions in the Framework of COVID-19
Precautions and guidelines for passenger safety and field work. by Mustafa Kavukcu The COVID-19 outbreak has changed many habits in our lives, which continue to change. Although the return to...
The Importance of Directives
The need for each country to have a directive for lifts and safety components is outlined. There are many options and ways to meet Essential Health & Safety Regulations (EHSRs)...
10 Questions with Mark Gregorio and Michael Staub
TEI owners credit success during the pandemic to their relationship with employees and customers. On a sunny but cool September morning, your author (MJ) had the opportunity to sit down...
National Elevator Industry: From 2020 Review to 2021 Vision
Your author, NEII’s new executive director, assesses the state of the vertical-transportation industry and the “new normal.” Stepping into the National Elevator Industry, Inc.’s (NEII) executive director role in mid-October...
20 Years of Innovation
Otis continues to build on the technology of its bestselling Gen2 elevator. When Otis introduced the machine-room-less (MRL) Gen2® elevator in early 2000, it featured something entirely new: belts in...
