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ISO Approves New Standard
ISO/TC 178 chairman discusses the “United Nations of standardization” publication of ISO 8100-32:2020. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO), after a six-year, intensive international effort, has published ISO 8100, Lifts...
A Woman in Welding
Delaware Elevator’s Dana Calder exceeds expectations, sets example. by Charley Meeks On the Delmarva Peninsula in an area often referred to as the Eastern Shore, the small town of Salisbury,...
Safety as a Business
Sagar Bhosale (SB), managing director, Schmersal India, discusses his company’s growth strategy, emphasis on safety and the advantages the brand has to offer with your author (SSP). Schmersal India Managing...
Serious About Safety
TELME participates in pandemic meetings, honors workers who demonstrate safe workplace practices. Executives with Kawasaki, Japan-based Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems Corp. (TELC) led by Vice President Takeshi Sasanuma met via...
New Heights
Newly completed Leonardo claims title as South Africa’s tallest building. South Africa’s potential to be a market leader in having Africa’s tallest skyscrapers was reaffirmed last year when the US$172-million...
Fueled by Growth
Katsuhiko Sato (KS), managing director, Toshiba Johnson Elevators India Pvt. Ltd. (TJEI), shared his thoughts on his company and its place in the Indian VT industry with your author (YP)....
Winners and Losers
Emerging trends in real estate as COVID-19-hit India eases lockdown Arresting socioeconomic activities nationwide to control the spread of COVID-19 created human and economic upheaval. The cost of the sudden...
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...