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Contents ELEVATOR WORLD
September 2014 Vol. LXII No. 9
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84
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COVER STORY
50 4 WTC Complete
by Nicholas J. Montesano
Schindler helps rebuild the WTC site by completing aggressive schedule for landmark tower.
FEATURES
60 A Clear Vision
by Leslie C. McManus
KONE brings owner's dream to life with all-glass elevator.
70 WEE Expo 2014 in Guangzhou
by Peng Jie, EW Correspondent
The Chinese city plays host to the country's robust elevator industry.
84 Let the Sun Shine In
by Kaija Wilkinson
ThyssenKrupp Elevator installs custom units for the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas.
106 Monumental
by Kaija Wilkinson
A 1959 Otis elevator in the newly reopened Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., traces its lineage to an
1880s-
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Mission Statement The mission of ELEVATOR WORLD i
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Editor's Overview From Alabama to New York
While we o en talk of the boom in building
Calendar Calendar of Events The NAEC, CTBUH,
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The 30th- oor lobby of the Grand Hyatt Jin Mao in
for a chance to open the safe*
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Comments Remembering Soule and Other Industry Gr
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“All the Best,” One More Time I know it is
NO ROOM? No problem. End unnecessary stops—and in
US News Company Activity Innovation Industries
® Versatility
One Bryant Park New York
US News Codes and Safety Changes in inspect
Updated Codes/Standards What's new for codes
4 similar skyscrapers with 16 lifts in total Des
US News NYC and Surrounding Area Projects Tall
Elevators for tough environments · Shaft-less –
Stop by Our NAEC Booth #208 ! Leading you
International News Supertall Towers around
www.boehnkepartner.de Transitions KONE Names Shar
International News Asia-Paci c Companies Expan
Stairlift The Chair Dose Not Move Until You Sit D
International News Major Metro/Subway Projects E
ThyssenKrupp Elevator Improves Services The comp
International News Singapore Lawmakers Re-Exami
KLEEMANN Ranks First in U.K. Growth Fueled
Door & Gate Monitoring The answer to elevator do
The Absolute Measure . . . Measurement & Analysis
E e e m s a ( a We des
EELLEEVATTOR CABLLEE... DISTRIBUTORS DISTRIBUT
Events EESF Chicago Cruise Eighth annual e
“...we see the liſt not as a small square box that
The vessel's decks became settings for catching u
BRUISER The Heavy-Duty Available Butto
Project Spotlight 4 WTC
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Executive Glenn Rodenheiser, both of Schindler, w
Photos from far left: 4 WTC stands proudly in th
World Trade4CWenTtCer - Tower 4 Elevator # A1-A4
Photos, clockwise from top left: 4 WTC (photo co
Industry Pro le The Power of Relationships
Harmonic Filters Meet IEEE 519 Harmonic Requireme
(l-r) Valerie, Evan, Andrea and John Sweeney
Join us on September 10 &11 at Booth 335 of the N
Project Spotlight
A Clear Vision KONE brings owner's dream to life
“” Riding the elevator, it's as if
Opposite page: The completed glass and steel coun
Programmed LEDs change the ceiling's color as the
120, rue
History Innovative Elevator Educational Mat
diagrams for passenger elevators) (Figures 1 and
e technical description noted that e
(Figure 7). Finally, the counterweight drawing ma
Events WEE Expo2014 in Guangzhou The Chinese cit
A moving walk in the venue's 1-km-long roofed ove
elevator and escalator manufacturers and supplier
The Pearl River units were exported to 145 countr
WEE Expo 2014
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Zhang He, President of An Interview with T
EW: We heard TD has made remarkable progress by s
markets as the Middle East, Russia and India. Qua
Events A Happy Time A huge crowd celebrate
Product Spotlight Emergency Power Units for
simulates normal power during a power outage, all
Project Spotlight Let the Sun Shine In ThyssenK
Opposite page, clockwise from top: The escalator
Top: The exterior of the museum, a facility made
ere are two additional escalators connected to th
Readers Platform “Elevator Joe” Elevator g
Section contains: Welcome to NAEC, Exhibitor List
TRAVELING CABLES HOISTWAY CABLE COMPENSATIO
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
Exhibitors continued Connor & Gallagh
Mi Tierra is located in Market Square (www.sanant
Precision Escalator Products ..................
SnapCab® Now featuring Corning® Gorilla® Glass Sn
Management eMarketing Electronic marketing
letters. Smartphones allow people to work 24/7 an
Fine tuned Whether the solution to your e
The continuous cycle of eMarketing defunct email
GV Control Valve Blain quality for your cost-effe
Other eMarketing Considerations Knowing the
but it is still important to always have a text v
History Monume by Kaija Wilkinson “All abo
the July-August 1948 issue of e Otis Bulletin p
Clockwise from top left
Above: The Thomas Je erson Memorial (in
Events amson Inaugurates Plant, Celebrates
The company expects its new factory will enable i
Market Trends The Elevator Industry in Indi
According to some sources, around 300 to 400 high
Pre-Publication Sale SAVE 20% o regular price I
Continuing Education The Hidden Details of
modi cation(s). In some cases, the re-control sy
The cracks in this machine's coil insulation can
(l-r) A controller upgrade, from single-phase Oti
Visit NAEC Booth 747
A gearless unit being serviced electrical and m
(l-r) Gearless eld coils before refurbishment an
Management Protecting Your Elevator Busines
13 REASoNS To
buying enough to protect your company and assets
Codes and Standards ASME A17 Code Committee
Standards Commitee meeting requested performance
KONE Spares High quality performance produc
approved code revision, the meeting was adjourned
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Project Spotlight Back to the Waterman Histor
From top: Dupree was sorry to see some of the sys
e Waterman's name was changed when i
Clockwise from top left: A plaque in the elevator
Ci sono cose che ti sorprendono per la loro poten
Events Mind the Accessibility Gap 2014 Conf
UNIQUE SOLUTION, CUSTOM DESIGNED VERTICAL LIFTS
ALL NEW STRATUS™ Looking for a Revolutionary N
Events Elevator U 2014 A busy event in sunny Neb
Flint Witham Culp participate in apprenticeship
Rhodes Flint extended honorary membership to Chi
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Elevator U 2014 Exhibitors 150 www.elev
None who went on the Nebraska State Capitol tour
Technology Fastest Elevator – A Competition
car size, which is very o en limited by the oor
Featuring Vertical Express offers
Savaria home elevator glass auto slim doors
ground level and the 89th oor of Taipei 101. e
The precious blending of marble and light creates
Maximum safety with -brakes Proven thou
Events Sixth Annual Toront
The Top Floor Elevator Store by Wurtec donates CA
Don't miss your opportunity to list. Connecting
ELEVATOR WORLD Continuing Education Assessment Ex
ELEVATOR WORLD Continuing Education Reporting For
Product Spotlight Lighting, Home Elevator an
Machine-Room Fire Protection Peripheral Man
Classified Section COMPLETE OR PARTIAL ELEVAT
WANTED: Looking for a older model
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Advertisers Index Adams Elevator Equipment Comp
Last Glance The New Life of Guide Rails
Visit us at NAEC at Booth 400 FrOmThePeNThOuSe T
See Gustav Wolf, Benfield Electric, i2Systems, a