THYSSENKRUPP TO ROLL OUT MAX IN GERMANY
thyssenkrupp announced during the Hannover Messe trade show in Hannover, Germany, taking place through April 29, that it will roll out its MAX predictive-maintenance technology in Germany by mid June. Germany, along with the U.S. and Spain, are among pilot countries for the technology, which remotely monitors and collects data into the Microsoft Azure cloud platform and utilizes intricate algorithms to determine problems and equipments’ expected lifespan and issue preemptive repair notifications. thyssenkrupp anticipates 180 units to be installed by 2017 in North America and Europe, with MAX to be available to approximately 80% of the world’s elevators by 2017.
IN MEMORIAM: ALFRED “AL” VERSCHELL
Alfred "Al" Verschell passed away on the afternoon of April 24. Verschell was a longtime code writer who gave many years of service to the ASME A17 Standards Committee. He also owned Incline Consultants International Inc./Dwan Elevator Co. He received the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Dedicated Service Award in 2006 and was honored since that time at multiple ASME events. A family memorial service has taken place. Verschell's son, Mark, has provided his contact information for those who wish to share stories or send condolences regarding his father via phone: (240) 723-6656 or email.
CATION MARKS 50 YEARS AT PEELLE PLANT
Welder Don Cation marked 50 years at The Peelle Co.’s factory in Brampton, Canada, on April 4, only the second employee to do so in Peelle's 116-year history. He started working at the plant in 1966 at the age of 17, earning US$2 an hour. At the time, he observed, there was much less automation and much more manual labor. He worked under all four plant managers and has seen the facility grow from 25 to nearly 100 staff. Calling Peelle "a number-one place to work with great people," Cation said he has no plans to retire.
700 OPERATING UNITS WITHOUT LICENSES IN INDIAN CITY
Of the 1,700 properties with lifts or escalators in the Ernakulam District of Kochi, India, 700 (more than 40%) are operating units without licenses, NYOOOZ reports. Property owners have either failed to apply for licenses or failed to renew them, which costs approximately US$30 and US$15, respectively. Property owners are also required to carry insurance that covers those who use the units. The Department of Electrical Inspectorate has issued notices asking property owners to obtain licenses.
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