Interloop, escalator artwork
A new iconic wooden heritage-inspired escalator (original Otis) artwork called “Interloop” by Chris Fox has been unveiled at Wynyard Station’s Yor Street entrance in Syndey. The installation [...]
The world’s deepest gold mine
Johannesburg, South Africa. Humans will do almost anything for gold. In fact, they will even suspend themselves 2.5 miles into the Earth – braving extreme temperatures and constant seismic [...]
The new praxis for the removal of architectural barriers
“The quality of urban life derives from the mix of the quality of the environment, architectural spaces, economic conditions, welfare and social cohesion. A city with a good quality of life is a [...]
The evolution of lift engines
In 1880, the German inventor Werner von Siemens applied for the first time the electric engine to a lift. Since then many things have changed. The development of technology has brought many [...]
LIAM LOVES’ SAFETY CAMPAIGN
London, United Kingdom. LEIA (Lift and Escalator Industry Association) is introducing the latest instalment in their ‘Liam Loves’ children’s safety campaign series; ‘Liam Loves Escalators’. The [...]
Interlift 2017, the biggest ever
Interlift 2017 closed with record figures for the quantity of exhibitors and the amount of exhibition area booked, better than previous edition. 574 exhibitors from 48 countries and 71 % of them [...]
Elevatori at the Interlift 2017 press dinner
AFAG, Interlift exhibition organisers, invited association, sector magazines and international exhibition members at the press dinner held at Die Tafeldecker restaurant in Augsburg, on the [...]
The new “How it works 4” has been just released!
The fourth book of the successful “How It Works” guide has been just released. Learn about EN 81-20 and EN 81-50 and browse the other contents of this new edition in three languages. Visit our [...]