Posted in General on Nov 2nd, 2009
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the shortest escalator in the world is a 5-step high machine found in the Okadaya Mores shopping mall in Kawasaki, Japan. Its vertical rise is only 32.8 inches (83 cm). Enjoy the video albeit very short:
Posted in Trade Shows on Oct 22nd, 2009
Over 18,000 attendees and 450 exhibitors took part in the industry’s largest exhibition last week and Elevator World was there. Spanning four full days (9 a.m. until 6 p.m.), Interlift provides a huge platform for the international elevator community to come together in the quaint German village of Augsburg. This was my third trip to Augsburg and, once again, I left with many contacts, new ideas, great [...]
Posted in Education on Oct 21st, 2009
Rope Traction -– Theory and Practice is the newest edition to Elevator World’s continuing-education products. This DVD is a seminar presentation by George Gibson, a 50-year veteran of the elevator industry. You can earn contact hours by viewing this presentation and completing the assessment examination online. Order now through November 1st and receive a special [...]
Posted in General on Oct 2nd, 2009
Making the elevator riding experience more enjoyable nowadays seems to mean more than just a mechanic making a service call. Elevators themselves have become a work of art. For instance, just check out the July 2005, October 2008 and March 2009 covers of ELEVATOR WORLD magazine.
Now, in the age of advertising, larger companies are looking [...]
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Posted in Education on Sep 3rd, 2009
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Just last week, after cleaning out my travel bag, I came upon a copy of an article I printed out several months back. Unfortunately, I only printed the article and cannot find the source. However, if I remember correctly, it was actually a blog posted by a former U.S. politician.
The post centers around budget cuts during the Presidency of [...]
Posted in General on Aug 25th, 2009
We could all use a hug every now and then so why not send one today? You may be asking yourself how one can “send” a hug, well that’s the power of the internet. Just a few weeks ago I came across the website Megans Walk, a foundation that gives comfort and hope to families of children with [...]
Posted in EW Magazine on Aug 17th, 2009
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Wikipedia defines the paternoster lift as a passenger elevator that consists of a chain of open compartments (each usually designed for two persons) that move slowly in a loop up and down inside a building without stopping. Passengers can step on or off at any floor they choose.
The first paternoster was built in 1884 and was more common throughout Europe. However, [...]