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Japan to India, and Beyond
Shakir Ahmed (SA), managing director, Fujitec India Pvt. Ltd., shares perspectives with your author (SSP) on his vision for the brand, its technology solutions for the ongoing pandemic and an...
Urban Growth and VT Innovation
Your author shares perspectives on the significance of vertical transportation (VT) while planning high-rise structures. Globally, urban development has led to growth of high-rise towers, which has led to increased...
Adding Sparkle to SDB
Toshiba Johnson Elevators (India) Pvt. Ltd. (TJEI) Managing Director Katsuhiko Sato (KS) shares insights with your author (AP) on the challenges and rewards of providing VT for India’s second diamond...
Brazil and Beyond
Details are revealed about Otis Latin America’s projects, history and future. Fernando Peiter A press release your author (KW) received earlier this year about Otis modernizing a trio of historic...
Elevator U Hosts Virtual Meeting
Associations share hot topics and outlook. Elevator U hosted a virtual meeting on March 31 that brought together representatives of Elevator U, the International Association of Elevator Consultants (IAEC); the...
CIBSE Guide D: Transportation systems in buildings (2020)
Chairman of document creation committee gives an overview of the many changes in this updated guide. Purpose The purpose of Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Guide D is...
Airflow and Elevators
Highlights of an airflow study conducted to determine the relative risk of exposure to COVID-19 among elevator passengers by Stephen R. Nichols, Dr. Sumei Liu, Dr. Xingwang Zhao, Dr. James...
Escalator Handrail Mechanism
An introduction to and maintenance tips regarding this important safety/comfort system The handrail movement mechanism of an escalator consists of a complex structure, which has its own characteristics from other...
25 Years Strong: Looking to the Future With Optimism
Benfield Electric and Elevator Supply elevator sales manager talks about what’s new with the company and the state of the industry in NYC. Benfield Electric and Elevator Supply Corp.’s move...
Study on a Vibration Reduction System for Lift Roller Guides
A design that prioritizes compatibility and improves existing passive roller guides to reduce vibration levels at low cost This paper was first presented at the 11th Symposium on Lift &...
