This article from HowStuffWorks explains how elevator systems work: In the 1800s, new iron and steel production processes revolutionized the world of construction. With sturdy metal beams as their building blocks, architects and engineers could erect monumental skyscrapers hundreds of … Continue reading
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Associated Elevator’s Brad McClay in Cape & Plymouth Business Magazine: Elevators are a common aspect of many buildings today, and often taken for granted. They date back hundreds of years and their development has followed a fascinating path. Read More … Continue reading
Effectively using the same magnetic levitation technologies employed in high-speed trains, the MULTI elevator system conveys people horizontally as well as vertically without ropes and at record speeds, all while allowing multiple cars to traverse the same shafts. via Web … Continue reading
Check out 18 of the strangest elevators from all over the world. Unique elevators found in Germany, Dubai UAE, England, Las Vegas, St. Louis, Oregon, New Zealand, China, Paris, Japan, Scotland, Norway, Portugal, Belgium, Canada and even on an ocean … Continue reading
A recent audit shows one third of MA elevators had expired inspection certificates. State audit cites backlog in elevator inspections More than one third of the registered elevators in Massachusetts — 14,211 in all — had expired inspection certificates in … Continue reading
Going Up: Elevators Elevators are way more interesting than you might think. In this week’s episode, Chuck and Josh board the lift to enlighten everyone as to the ins and outs, and ups and downs, of these handy people movers.- … Continue reading
(Budget Travel) CNN – Usually, a ride on an elevator involves pushing a button and zoning out until the ding for your floor. Pay attention on these lifts, though, or risk missing out on one of the most thrilling rides … Continue reading
Commercial elevators, residential elevators, dumbwaiters and wheelchair lifts (units), just to name a few, are all subject to annual safety tests by the Department of Public Safety. The process is complex and can be confusing for owners. Failure to submit … Continue reading
Examining the family business dynamic with success tips from local family businesses on intergenerational transition. September, 2013 – Cape & Plymouth Business (Read More) … Continue reading
Effective July 1, 2013, the Department of Public Safety implemented new civil fine policies related to annual inspections and elevator safety that may impact elevator owners. (Read More) … Continue reading