COVID-19
Demand for Elevators Increases in Georgetown Market
In the wake of COVID-19, housing demand in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., has risen, and the biggest selling point in these homes is elevators, reported The Georgetowner on May 24....
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...
KONE Escalators Kill COVID at Reno Casino
The casino Atlantis in Reno, Nevada, recently had three KONE escalators installed that feature germ-killing devices on the units’ handrails, KOLO 8 reported on May 19. “It’s all brand new,” said David...
SARS-CoV-2 Mitigations in Elevators
Identifying the characteristics of the coronavirus and elevator enclosure and examining the technical solutions for sanitizing the elevator The discovery of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in 2019, changed...
COVID-19 Impact, Outlook
Third industry survey enjoys growing participation and a new webinar discussion as shift toward positivity continues. Elevator World, Inc.; the German elevator association VFA Interlift e.V.; and fair organizer AFAG,...
TKE Uses MAX to Gauge COVID-19 Elevator Trends in U.S.
Using its cloud- and Internet of Things-based digital platform MAX, TKE introduced TK Elevator Index Powered by MAX — a monthly indicator of elevator activity across the U.S. — in...
Kapok 88 Donates Covers to Ronald McDonald Houses
Kapok 88, a supplier of protective drapes and COP covers for elevators, is providing anti-viral coverings for elevators at six Ronald McDonald houses in Europe, the company recently announced. With...
COVID-19 Product Spotlight and Resources
An Introduction to Industry Solutions Over the course of a year, we have observed a new world where everything seems a little more dangerous — dangerous to breathe and dangerous...
Keeping Elevators Safe From Infections
Assessing the risks of picking up COVID-19 or other viruses or bacteria in a cab and how to reduce infection risk by Dr. Michael Davies and Dr. P.J.B. Scott There...
Interlift Postponed to 2022
AFAG, organizer of Interlift, has postponed the show until April 26-29, 2022. Citing the continuation of travel and other restrictions related to COVID-19, AFAG believes the original dates in October were...
