Category Archives for "2005"

0 NEII Introduces Online Availability of NEII-1 Standards and Guidelines

NEW YORK, Aug 23, 2005—The National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII) announced today the availability of the latest edition of the NEII-1 Building Transportation Standards and Guidelines on its Web site, www.neii.org. Previously, NEII-1 was only available for purchase on CD-ROM or hard copy. NEII is now offering these standards and guidelines free of charge to everyone online.

“NEII serves as an active voice in promoting safety and technology through education and communication,” said Edward Donoghue, spokesperson for NEII. “With elevator technology advancing at a rapid pace, it made sense to make NEII-1 available in an online format so that guidelines and standards can be easily modified as needed and users can be just one click away from the most current industry information.”

NEII-1 is the industry reference for architectural and engineering standards, performance standards, electrical standards, and modernization and maintenance guidelines for building transportation equipment. NEII-1 provides standardized information that architects, elevator consultant and building owners can incorporate into building drawings and specifications. The first edition of NEII-1, entitled “Elevator Layout Standards,” was published in 1938.

NEII-1 is typically used by architects, engineers, consultants, builders, owners, elevator suppliers and other individuals involved in the specifying, furnishing and installation of new elevators, escalators and moving walks, and maintaining and modernizing existing equipment.

The updated NEII-1 Building Transportation Standards and Guidelines include significant new material:

• • Elevator Performance Standards:  Machine Room-Less (MRL) Elevator technical applications have been taken into account and performance criteria reorganized to reflect this segment of the market.

• • Temporary Power Guidelines:  General power requirements for both permanent and temporary building transportation systems are now available.

• • Temporary Power Supply Guideline Form:  This form is intended to aid in the communication of those requirements for typical systems within the power guidelines.

• • Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines (EMC):  A discussion of EMC issues related to the design and installation of elevator controls and to the placement of other equipment in proximity to them, are now included to assist in compliance with the ASME A17.1 and CSA B44 EMC requirements.

• • Seismic/Flood Requirements Confirmation Form:  These forms are intended to assist the elevator supplier to obtain seismic/flood zone data from the building designer. This information is required by the elevator designer to comply with the applicable elevator and building codes.

• • Destination-Orientated Elevator Performance Terminology Matrix:  This is a natural extension to the performance terminology in NEII-1 that is applied to destination-orientated elevator designs.

• • Building Conditions Affecting Escalator Performance:  This is a description of building issues, beyond the control of escalator contractors that may have a negative impact on escalator operation.

• ASME A17.1 Code Data Plate Checklist:  TThis checklist assists in preparing the ASME A17.1 and CSA B44 code data plate required for every installation, new or old.

Additionally, extensive revisions have been made throughout the document to reflect the latest in building transportation technology.

NEII-1 can be accessed by logging onto the Web site’s (www.neii.org) homepage and then clicking on “NEII-1” on the top menu. The newly redesigned Web site also includes updated, in-depth safety and education information for the riding public, as well as easier-to-use communication tools for its members. NEII can also supply a NEII-1 icon and Web link to organizations that want to establish a link from their Web site or company intranet. An application for the icon and permission to link to NEII-1 is available under “NEII-1” at the NEII Web site homepage.

About NEII

The National Elevator Industry, Inc., NEII, is a national trade association representing the interests of corporations, firms or companies that, as part of their regular business, provide or perform any of the following: manufacture (including parts or components used by others in the manufacture, repair or maintenance), install, repair and maintain elevators, escalators, moving walks and related equipment. Trust membership is available to those corporations, firms, or companies who, as part of their regular business, employ members of the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) and contribute to the benefit trusts (Trusts) established by agreements between the IUEC and NEII. NEII strives to become the leader in promoting safe building transportation, as well as working with local government agencies to encourage the adoption and enforcement of the latest codes and standards.

0 NEII and BOMA Representatives to Give Elevator Egress Presentation at 2005 BOMA Conference

0 The Building Transportation Standards and Guidelines, NEII-1

Salem, NY – Work is currently underway to update NEII-1-2000 by the NEII Standards and Performance Standards Committees. The National Elevator Industry, Inc. will be publishing a revised edition of the Building Transportation Standards and Guidelines, NEII-1 in mid 2005. The following are some of the significant additions NEII will be including in NEII-1-2005:

• MRL Elevator, Architectural, Engineering, Dimensional and Performance Standards.

• Seismic/Flood Requirements Confirmation Form.

• ASME A17.1 Code Data Plate Checklist.

• Temporary Power Standards and Confirmation Form.

• Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines.

The current architectural, engineering, dimensional and performance standards are also being revised to comply with the latest ASME A17.1 and NFPA 70 Codes and to harmonize with ISO 18738, Measurement of Lift Ride Quality Standards.

Companies with products they want NEII to consider when establishing the architectural, engineering, dimensional and performance standards are encouraged to contact NEII. NEII’s objective is to include all relevant products when establishing standards.

0 NEII Introduces New Redesigned Web Site

0 NEII Announces New Board of Directors

May 4, 2005, NEW YORK-The National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII) announced the election of its new Board of Directors, including officers and Trust Committee members.  These elections were effective May 3, 2005, with the commencement of NEII’s spring Board meeting in Simsbury, CT.

Board of Directors/ Officers

The NEII Board of Directors is responsible for managing and directing the affairs of the association as it pertains to this association’s mission statement. The newly elected Board of Directors and officers include:

•   Michael Corbo, President – Corbo is general manager/senior vice president of Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA’s elevator and escalator division.  With more than 20 years of experience within the industry, he has been involved with NEII for several years now.

•   Heimo Makinen, Vice President – Makinen is the North American director, KONE Corporation and the president and chief executive officer, KONE Inc. He is entering his second term on the board.

•   Edward Donoghue, Secretary – Donoghue is the spokesperson, administrator and secretary for NEII, as well as the industry’s preeminent authority on codes and safety.

•   Steve Shinavar, Treasurer – Shinavar is a new member to NEII and is the director of corporate accounting with Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA, Inc.

•   Todd Bluedorn, Otis Elevator Company – Bluedorn is new to NEII and was named president of North and South America Area (NSAA) for Otis in November of 2004.

•   Scott Stadelman, Schindler Elevator Corporation – Stadelman currently holds the position of president, Schindler Elevator Corporation, and is responsible for the production facilities, field operations and product companies of Schindler in the United States. He is also new to the association.

•   Vic Harada, Fujitec Co., Ltd. – Harada is responsible for all Fujitec America operations and is new to NEII.

Trust Committee

The Trust Committee is solely responsible for administering the rights and obligations of

NEII with regards to the NEI Benefits and Educational Trusts. The newly elected Trust

Committee includes:

•  Bruce Brenizer, Misubishi Elevator – Brenizer is currently the senior vice president of human resources, Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

•  Timothy Grace, Schindler Elevator Corporation – Grace serves as a member of the Schindler Management Committee and is responsible for human resources initiatives across the U.S. Schindler business, including Canada.

•  Daniel Sessa, Otis Elevator Company – Sessa is the vice president of human resources, North and South America Area (NSAA).

•  Charles Moore, KONE, Inc. – Moore is senior vice president of human resources, KONE Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of KONE Corporation.

“Each newly elected member brings their own unique industry experience to NEII, which helps shape the framework and vision of this association,” said Michael Corbo, president of NEII. “I have confidence that the newly elected Board will complement and continue the progress NEII has made within the industry this past year.”

About NEII
The National Elevator Industry, Inc., NEII, is a national trade association representing the interests of corporations, firms or companies that, as part of their regular business, provide or perform any of the following: manufacture (including parts or components used by others in the manufacture, repair or maintenance), install, repair and maintain elevators, escalators, moving walks and related equipment. Trust membership is available to those corporations, firms, or companies who, as part of their regular business, employ members of the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) and contribute to the benefit trusts (Trusts) established by agreements between the IUEC and NEII. NEII strives to become the leader in promoting safe building transportation, as well as working with local government agencies to encourage the adoption and enforcement of the latest codes and standards