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More than Just Design
“Design is a funny word. Some people think design means how it looks. But, of course, if you dig deeper, it’s really how it works.” – Steve Jobs Often overlooked, the...
Mileage Matters
First impressions last, and cab interiors should not be overlooked. Dated, dark, dirty and damaged elevator cab interiors could leave the impression that a building and its elevators are not...
Elevator Cabs as Art
The evolution of cab aesthetics Elevator cabs today can be seen as moving works of art in more ways than one. Louis L.J.” Blaiotta, Jr., CEO of Columbia Elevator Products...
A Perfect Fit
SnapCab, Gorilla® Glass collaboration is hitting its stride, and the future looks bright. Ask SnapCab Director of Architecture Evan Epstein to describe the growth of the elevator interior company’s collaboration...
Tools of the Trade
Wurtec uses input from mechanics and customers to continue to innovate new products and processes. Wurtec’s business concept – to provide tools and elevator products today and for the future...
The Best Defense
Training-program requirements and how to use NEII®’s matrices for OSHA’s general industry and construction standards A thorough employee training program is an essential element of every employer’s safety and health...
UNITEC
Otis’ parts supplier UNITEC has an extensive catalog of elevator/escalator replacement parts and recently introduced Safety-in-a-Bag, a kit for field mechanics. When a customer wanted to retain its sturdy, 1940s-era...
Hydraulic Elevator Modernization
What to keep in mind when undergoing the right modernization solution by Dr. K. Ferhat Celik Modernization is necessary to bring elevators into compliance with new codes and regulations. The...
Lift Modernization: the Lost Art of Engineering
How to deal with the limitations and design characteristics of aging lift equipment by Roger Howkins and Kate Hibner This paper was first presented at the Fourth Symposium on Lift...
Modernizing Minnesota
Consultant, manufacturer and installer join forces to bring county elevators up to date. With a quaint downtown bustling with small businesses, Anoka, Minnesota, looks like the picturesque setting for any...
