Focus Topics
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...
Updates from Europe: Digesting the Latest ECJ Working Time Ruling
What the European Working Time Directive really means for both employers and employees The European Working Time Directive (WTD) was recently questioned in a case between reputable security business Tyco...
Navigating the Winds of Change
In this Reader’s Platform, your author emphasizes the importance of proper training to thrive in the industry and highlights some trends effective programs cover. For elevator companies to remain competitive...
What’s Next for NEIEP
In this Industry Dialogue, John O’Donnell, executive director of the National Elevator Industry Educational Program (NEIEP) talks to EW about the accomplishments and challenges of elevator education in the U.S. ...
A Traditional Classroom May Not Be Necessary
In this Reader’s Platform, your author makes the case for the effectiveness of distance learning. It is of interest to note that research on the effectiveness of distance learning, as...
Education in the Worldwide Elevator Industry
An overview of existing education and a summary of the needs for educating personnel The advent of safe elevators has been a vital enabling factor in the development of cities...
