The earliest known reference to an elevator is in the works of the Roman architect Vitruvius, who reported that Archimedes (c. 287 BC – c. 212 BC) built his first elevator probably in 236 BC. Some sources from later historical periods mention elevators as cabs on a hemp rope powered by hand or by animals. […]

As the proverb goes, “necessity is the mother of invention”. Every few years with the increased space crunch, especially in the cities, there are inventions in every field including the E&E (Elevator & Escalator) industry. This blog highlights the latest or the new technologies available in the E&E industry, their advantages and disadvantages. Some of […]

During the horrific events of 9/11, 3000 people ignored the rule “do not use the elevator in case of fire” ….. and thus escaped with their lives. Fireman and Evacuation Elevators and MRLs