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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...

The Best of Both Worlds

Dumbwaiter modernization enhances efficiency of historic Chicago landmark. The Women’s Athletic Club of Chicago was the first of its kind in the U.S., and has been at its current home...

Going Up?

In this Readers Platform, your author describes the link between modernizing elevators and retaining commercial tenants. Scan the skyline in most U.S. cities these days, and you will likely see...