This video, with an accompanying article, was posted over at NorthJersey.com. Great piece for the industry and the elevator mechanic!
Elevator Mechanic Never Gets The Shaft
Sep 1st, 2010 by Brad
Photo of the Week
Sep 1st, 2010 by Brad
I wonder how they decided the cutoff was the 6th floor? That’s a lot of steps everyday! I have to admit, they certainly have a way with words. How would you react if this sign were posted by the management of a building that you lived in?
A Natural Transition…?
Aug 30th, 2010 by lfreeland
This article posted yesterday highlights an entrepreneurial couple in our industry who recently opened a dollhouse store. I’m sure most of us have dreams of making money doing what we love, and if my hobby became as successful as Michael Zuckerman’s, I’d certainly have to consider quitting my day job. I wonder which he likes more!
Lee
Photo of the Week
Aug 25th, 2010 by Brad
We, at Elevator World, like to do our part in addressing jobsite safety to those who work on elevators and escalators. We do so in the form of books, videos, software and a website. And, thankfully our industry has a great non profit organization that’s mission is to educate the public on the safe and proper use of elevators, escalators and moving walks through informational programs. Visit the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation’s website today and let’s all do our part to make sure accidents such as the picture above doesn’t happen again.
The Animated Escalator
Aug 23rd, 2010 by Brad
The artist behind this video was asked “Why did you pick this escalator?” His response follows:
First off, I was fascinated by the hypnotic movement of the escalator; it runs all day long in the same way. I wanted to break this repetition with a kind of game and let people imagine public spaces in a different way — more funny and more creative. I like to imagine this world as a place with no rules, where you can act more freely and take life less seriously. Another reason is that I wanted to mix my passion for animation with my passion for urban installation.
So, the next time you are taking the escalator just think about this video. Maybe you will experience the ride in a whole different way. Then again, maybe not; but at least you will be thinking about the Elevator World blog!
Photo of the Week
Aug 18th, 2010 by Brad
I have a feeling some people have had a little trouble while riding this elevator. If most people are like me then they would simply read the button, push the one that is desired and not look at the corresponding symbol. This could also be a serious safety issue as one may push the “door open” button to hold the elevator for another passenger and in turn the door actually closes, potentially harming that person. Let’s hope this mistake has now been fixed!
eLEVATOR sHOES?
Aug 16th, 2010 by Brad
SHORT++ from Adi Marom on Vimeo.
The extra cool part; the shoes are controlled by an iPhone app in which users can control the up and down motion. Now, this doesn’t fit my sense of style but vertically challenged people will never need to worry about being joked about again. Now, if they could only do something about the way you look while walking with the shoes are on!
Number 500!
Aug 11th, 2010 by lfreeland
Today is a milestone for ELEVATOR WORLD, as we’ll be releasing the 500th issue of our biweekly newsletter ELENET(R) in about three hours. Started in April 1991 as a digest sent only by fax, its popularity grew throughout the years from a single-page update to a multi-page e-mail staple.
There’s no better time to subscribe to ELENET for the most up-to-date, pertinent news about the elevator and escalator industry. If none of this sounds familiar, sign up today to not miss a single one of the next 500 issues!
Lee
Add your two cents!
Aug 9th, 2010 by lfreeland
. . . well, at least if you live in Cicago’s Marina City or the recently completed Aqua (pictured above). According to this report, producers of a radio segment and podcast set for November are interested in hearing stories from the residents. Their purpose? “‘One Nation, Under Construction’ is studying high-rise communities, why they look the way they do, and how their design creates a framework for the lives of residents.” This sounds like an important study for anyone involved in servicing or building residential towers, so don’t miss it!
Lee
Photo of the Week
Aug 4th, 2010 by Brad
I am not really sure about the source of this bumper sticker but I like it.