Are Elevators Really Safe As You Thought?

Here is a cool article about Gadgets you don't often think of.  But elevators are gadgets and utilize many gadgets that can fail causing serious injury or death in an elevator.  Check out what a tort attorney has to say."Are elevators really safe is not a question...

Grain Elevator Blast Rocks Destrehan, Near New Orleans

"Friday, October 31, 2008By Matt Scallan, New Orleans Times-Picayune A fire and explosion at the ADM Growmark grain elevator in Destrehan caused "considerable structural damage" to the facility, according to an initial report from the state Department of Environmental...

2010 World Expo to include Otis` innovative `Green` technology

"The World Expo Village, located on a 5.28-square kilometer tract in the northeast corner of Shanghai's Pudong District, will provide lodging, offices, food and other services to 10,000 Expo workers. The Expo will feature 28 Gen2(R) machine-roomless systems and 46 SKY...

Otis` leading technology in prestigious Abu Dhabi towers

"he contract calls for Otis to provide 53 elevators and six escalators in two oval-shaped office and residential towers, which are part of a sweeping development on Al Reem Island, a 2.5-square mile natural island on the Arabian Gulf located 300 meters off the coast of...

Otis recognized as a top service provider in China

""We take pride in delivering the fastest industry response times," said Otis President Ari Bousbib. "With our ongoing maintenance programs, highly trained service professionals and 24/7 behind-the-scenes monitoring, we strive to not only meet but also exceed our customers'...

Otis` flagship product reaches 100,000 order milestone

"Since its launch in 2000, the Gen2 product line has expanded to cover applications from low-rise residential to high-rise office buildings. The Gen2 system features Otis' patented flat, polyurethane-coated steel belts and an energy-efficient permanent magnet gearless...