Trends
Co-operation and Integration between Western Elevator Businesses and China is booming, according to Elevator World magazine in March 2010.
In this detailed analysis, Elevator World highlights that China manufacturing excellence is alive and well, something we are well aware of in Australia given the incredible demand for our resources and strength of our currency.
They point out that the worlds leading lift manufacturers have been enjoying the benefits of the high quality efficient Chinese manufacturing for decades. Schindler started in 1980, Otis in 1984 and that by the early 1990 all the major manufacturers were working in China.
"Lifts have become fashionable - we would like to quote a premier Australian architect and his comments to Luxury Home Design Magazine. "The owners decided early in design to install a lift, as the house was over three levels and they were aware they were no longer as young as they used to be. The installation of the lift was also seen as crucial to the ultimate resale value of the home and so the owners enlisted the help of lift veterans from Lift Shop"
As trends, fashions and technologies change it is important to constantly consider lift designs and developments. Lift Shop is proud of its commitment to Research and Implementation of proven technologies.
Milestones in the lift industry.
The first lift was built by Elisha Otis in 1853. Significant milestones have been passed since then. This article recognises some of the historic changes along the way.
Machine Room-less Lifts Take Over
Recent changes in technology have in many cases left customers confused. Whats all the fuss about MRLs and Traction. What is the problem that this solves and why are those companies without MRL traction technologies, desperately trying to fill the gap.?
This article explains the trends and the terminology.
The advantages are of course almost self explanatory, BETTER VALUE = less ENERGY USE + less SPACE USE.
Lifts in Private Homes
This article from the American Elevator World magazine, talks about how residential elevators are booming in the USA. It highlights some of the benefits that American customers are gaining.
Australian Tax Office Supports Limited Mobility Access by Giving GST Exemption
When is a chicken taxable or not taxable. Raw chickens were tax free, cook them and pay tax. This chicken argument was the hilarious GST argument of old. The lift industry has something in common with the poultry business. When is a lift not a lift but rather a medical device, and what conditions must be satisfied for this to be a tax free supply. This is about the only time we get to be light hearted about our serious obligations to pay tax. Lift Shop does not in anyway encourage nor promote the avoidance of tax responsibilities..
Water Hydraulics - Its a curious concept
Some proponents of discount lift solutions are offering a water drive. Lift Shop is not in favour of this drive mechanism and discloses its reasoning in this article.
If you are seriously considering a water drive lift due to its discount pricing, then we suggest you gain more information first.