Posted in Education, Escalators on Jan 22nd, 2013
Feel like using the left side of your brain today? If so, I have something just for you. I recently stumbled upon this math problem that uses escalators as an example. So, I thought that I would pose the problem to our readers. Let’s see how well you studied in school! You can find the [...]
Posted in Education, Escalators, Funny, Photos on Oct 26th, 2011
(Click to enlarge) Apparently, frequent riders at this Washington D.C. subway station are taking matters into their own hands.
Posted in Education, Escalators, Safety, Video on May 27th, 2010
View video here. This shocking video footage from Istanbul shows a 4-year-old boy who fell from the top of an escalator when he climbed up the wrong way and dangled precariously off the handles. The boy is seen holding onto the rail up the side of the escalator staircase as he’s lifted from the ground [...]
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 Education, EW Magazine, EW News, EW Websites, General, Trade Shows, Travel on Sep 22nd, 2009
Today proved to be United’s biggest day yet, starting with a concurrent educational session, and National Association of Elevator Contractors and Canadian Elevator Contractors Association meetings. The exhibits then opened, while educational sessions continued until late afternoon. The aforementioned associations then met behind closed doors in board meetings until the evening’s reception and swanky dinner [...]
Posted in Education, EW Magazine, EW News, Trade Shows, Travel on Sep 21st, 2009
Today was the busiest day yet at United in Orlando, with some starting early with the Annual Fun Run at 6:00 a.m. The rest of us started our days with the opening breakfast, which saw excited welcomes from the presidents of each United participating organization. The keynote speaker was Scott Kress, who had a lot [...]
Posted in Education on Sep 3rd, 2009
Everyone always asks the Research Department for statistics. Some people in the industry have told us that they have problems finding elevator statistics. So, back in January, we started a year-long project to research and develop a statistical report. This has proved to be more difficult than we had imagined. People don’t always want to [...]
Posted in Education on Jul 20th, 2009
VISIT THE NEW……. Elevator World’s new online bookstore is officially open for business. As a customer, you will receive the same great customer service and educational materials you expect and a fresh new look as well as enhanced features to make shopping a breeze. Some features include: –See subscriber savings at checkout. –Automatically store billing/shipping address [...]
Posted in Education on Jul 13th, 2009
ELEVATOR WORLD has recently partnered with ELEVATOR SERVICE MANAGER (ESM), the leader in the elevator maintenance software market. ESM was specifically designed for the elevator industry and incorporates the latest technology to support all your business needs, helping you to maximize the effectiveness of your workforce and your value to your customers. ESM comes with over 140 written [...]