ANNOUNCEMENTS

ELEVATOR WORLD India Inaugural Issue Now Available for FREE -- Published by Elevator World, Inc., ELEVATOR WORLD India consists of articles and features on projects, expos, manufacturers, suppliers and products in the Indian market, plus technical information and industry news from around the world. The magazine is published quarterly and you can download your FREE copy and view information on advertising, publishing schedule, editorial content, photos and more by visiting website: (www.elevatorworldindia.com).

The new Elevator Industry Inspection Handbook, 4th Edition is up-to-date and completely revised to reference code changes through ASME A17.1 2007 and A17.3 2005. Make sure you are well-informed and accurate in your inspections by ordering your copy today. Click here to learn more.

Now Available! The new Elevator World Technical Library on CD-Rom contains over 2,700 pages of technical articles published in Elevator World Magazine through 2006. The Cd-Rom is fully searchable and categorized by subject. Learn More

Need contact hours for CET®, CAT® or QEI recertification? Elevator World offers numerous industry-specific continuing-education choices -- from maintenance and safety courses to bimonthly articles in ELEVATOR WORLD magazine. With each successfully completed test, a certificate will be issued and ELEVATOR WORLD magazine subscribers will receive a 15% discount off the retail price. For more information on these courses or to subscribe, click here

Peters Research Ltd., author of Elevate Traffic Analysis & Simulation Software has announced that Elevate Version 7 is now available. This new product offers enhanced features not available in previous versions. Details of the new features can be found by visiting here. All existing customers will be contacted in due course with instructions regarding how to upgrade. To purchase Click here.

New! Safety Meetings, 3nd Edition A Supervisor's Guide Based on the Elevator Industry Field Employees' Safety Handbook, 2005 Edition. Now includes safety meetings on arc-flash safety and radio frequency hazards. Click here for more information and to purchase. Bulk discounts are available.

NEW EW RESEARCH CENTER OPENS FOR BETA TESTING: The new online ELEVATOR WORLD Research Center includes a comprehensive database covering news, information and features published in ELEVATOR WORLD magazine from 1953 to 1990. Each issue has been scanned and full-text indexed so that users can search for any word or combination of words. Search hits are highlighted in yellow on each page so that articles can be reviewed quickly. Easy-to-follow instructions guide the user through each search. The site will be beta tested for the next 90 days, and comments are welcomed at Research@elevator-world.com.

ADA & Building Transportation - 3rd Edition includes the new U.S. Access Board Guidlines for people with disabilities and the updated guidlines for federal facilities covered by the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). This book covers the numerous accessibilty regulations and provides detailed information for compliance.

All industry members will find this updated version a necessary tool for determining compliance with all access regulations and rules, including which ones apply and which ones do not at this time but may in the near future. Written by industry access expert Edward A. Donoghue, CPCA, president of Edward A. Donoghue Associates, Inc., code and safety consultants based in Salem, NY. Click here to place your order

ELEVATE is the software used by designers worldwide to select the number, size and speed of elevators for all types of buildings. Elevate can also be used to demonstrate that modernizing an existing elevator installation will improve service for passengers. Elevate is an excellent tool for developing, testing, and demonstrating your own control systems. For more information and to download a demo click here.

Need Continuing-Education Credits (CEUs)? Elevator World now offers five text-based continuing-education courses (CEC)that can be taken to receive continuing education contact hours. Each course is a self-study course with a timed online test.

These courses have been approved by NAEC for CET and CAT recertification credits. A certificate will be issued once the test is passed. Study materials include:
Elevator Industry Field Employees Safety Handbook - 2005 Edition - purchase here
Elevator Maintenance Manual - purchase here
All courses and additional information can be purchased here

The Vertical Transportation Technology Review contains 10 dissertations from the U.K.'s University College Northampton's Masters in Lift Engineering Program. Topics include building sway on ropes, ventilation, passenger comfort, evacuation usage and more. Order your copy by clicking here.

The NEW Elevator & Escalator Maintenance for Building Managers, 3rd Edition has over 35 new pages added to assist the building manager in making informed decisions regarding upkeep and regular maintenance of elevators and escalators under their control.

The responsibility of good maintenance is not only in the hands of the contractor, but also rests with the building manager and/or owner. This book provides guidance in establishing an optimum maintenance program that will benefit building occupants. Click here to purchase