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Chicago Strong
In this Industry Dialogue, Matot owner Cece Matot (CM) describes the current state and future of the company, the city and the industry with your author (KW). The state-of-the-art Apple...
Chicago Elevator First
This History article examines the city’s important role in 19th-century elevator progression. Chicago played a critical role in the development of the modern passenger elevator during the 19th century. Aspects...
Inside-Out
Chicago’s imperiled James R. Thompson Center proudly showcases its mechanical equipment, including elevators. photos © JAHN As the pandemic wove a deadly path around the world, it ironically provided a...
Technological Influence Over Sustainable Maintenance
The goal of great companies is to build industrywide platforms to bring together a broad ecosystem of partners. by Onur Artıkoğlu This article was first presented at the 2019 International...
Preventive Maintenance
This Readers’ Platform tackles the question, “Is technology a complement or substitute for the technician?” by Craig Zomchek As technology advances, there seems to be a misconception that skilled technicians...
How Elevators Should Be Maintained
In this Industry Dialogue, Champion’s founder and CEO talks best practices for maintenance and more. by Lee Freeland Donald Gelestino (DG), founder and CEO of Champion Elevator Corp. in NYC,...
Hoist Rope Longevity
In this Readers’ Platform, your author says proper installation and maintenance ensure long life and safety. by Fartash Razmjoo Many in the industry may have noticed that an excessive number...
Going Remote
For Madden Elevator, the pandemic had a silver lining in cost savings that helped enhance its maintenance capabilities. submitted by Madden Elevator Co. The pandemic prompted Madden Elevator Co. to...
Escalator Fractal Behavior, Part Four
Series conclusion details deployment of the concept of the fractal and its partial values in correlation to the mechanical performance and availability of escalators for passenger service. The third part...
Cut Back the Callbacks
Mitsubishi Electric U.S. Elevators and Escalators Division executive says proactive efforts keep VT running safely. by Matt Irvin Elevator and escalator maintenance is vital for the safety of the riding...
