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"...we see the li not as a small

square box that moves you
up and down but as a means
of transportation that provides
a unique experience. These curvy
attractive lis oer a totally new
sense of space. Above all, it is
the dierent new feeling you get."
Andreas Zapatinas

Andreas Zapatinas is an industrial designer

who has designed for BMW, Alfa Romeo, FIAT
and other automotive manufacturers

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Y o u r 1 st C h o i c e i n L i f t s

www.kleemannlis.com

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Elevator Interior Design Should Perform

at Every Level
by Karen Tullis

Few areas within a building are as highly visible, highly

trafficked, and subject to the resultant scrutiny and abuse as an
elevator interior. As a destination through which almost every
visitor must pass, no other part of a building entertains such a
captive audience, or has the opportunity to communicate so
much.

A Winning Personality
While a buildings exterior reflects the personality of the
businesses and tenants within, so, too, does the look and feel of
an elevator interior, which creates an immediate first impression
and shapes a visitors overall experience within a space.
In its role transporting people throughout a property, a cabs
interior design must align with the potentially diverse
personalities of the areas it serves. It must visually represent the
floors above and below. And, it must do so without sacrificing
functionality at any stop.

Materials Matter
Its a tall order, but materials and finishes can play a key role.
On the one hand, they establish the visual personality of a
cab. Different materials can reflect different architectural styles,
sophistication levels or purposes. They can help orient users to a
buildings various zones. They can even entertain, inform or
inspire.
On the other hand, they can help ensure a cabs efficient
operation, and have a positive impact on the buildings bottom
line. Lightweight materials and LEDs help reduce energy

consumption. Materials with low- or no-VOCs improve air

quality. And, those with high-recycled content and high
recyclability improve life overall.
The right materials can handle large volumes of people and
their equipment or belongings; meet applicable code
requirements; require minimal maintenance; perform well over
time; and accomplish all this at a realistic price point.
Fortunately, the options are extensive. Far beyond what they
were several years ago, todays material choices offer
tremendous creative and functional advantages, without
necessarily boosting costs.
Stainless steel, plastic laminates, and wood veneer remain
popular, thanks to their proven ability to meet a wide range of
visual and budgetary criteria. But newer materials, like
architectural glass, have increasing appeal as well, especially
those that are lightweight, easily customizable, and/or have
added functionalities or benefits.

A Systematic Approach
Elevator interior systems that blend the convenience of a
standardized program with full design flexibility make it easy
and cost-efficient to tailor a cab interior to project-specific
needs. The best systems work with the broad array of materials
on the market today. They invite creativity. And, they address
the mechanical details, like trim pieces and wall panel
attachment assemblies, while reducing design, engineering and
installation time and costs.

Suppliers Matter
While all materials have inherent advantages, expertise and
manufacturing capabilities vary greatly from one vendor to the
next. The right supplier can offer tremendous peace of mind,
with quality materials and systems, quick delivery times, and an
in-depth understanding of the construction process.

An Exciting Challenge
Elevator cab interiors can be a visually exciting aspect of any
building, and one with tremendous potential for enhancing the
personality of a space. Theres no doubt that balancing a cabs
aesthetic and functional demands is an ongoing challenge. But
with the myriad materials and finishes available today,
addressing these challenges should be nothing less than an
uplifting prospect.
Karen Tullis is vice president of communications for Forms+Surfaces.
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Forms + Surfaces LEVELe

Elevator Interior System

MAD Elevator The Fixtures

You Should Expect

LEVELe Elevator Interiors meet a wide range

of aesthetic, performance and budgetary
requirements. Ideal for new or modernization
projects, the program offers a remarkable
breadth of options that can be used to
customize a look, carry design themes
throughout a setting, and cost-effectively
perform in todays public spaces.
This versatile panelized system combines
self-revealing extrusion channels, aluminumframed panels with lightweight structural
backing, and extensive material options. Eight
configurations, defined by wall panel shape and
layout, can be tailored to project-specific needs.
Individual panels consist of two visible
elements: extruded aluminum frames and insets.
Inset material options include stainless steel,
Fused Metal, Bonded Metal, Bonded Quartz,
and Wood Veneer. In addition, LEVELe Elevator
Interiors accommodate LightPlane our
engineered, edge-lit LED panels that provide
seamless illumination of elevator interior walls
and incorporate our VividGlass line of
architectural glass.
LEVELe packages are available for all typical
sizes of passenger and service cabs, single or
double opening, and include everything needed
for a quick, cost-efficient installation: wall panels,
trim pieces, and hardware are standard;
handrails and ceilings with LED downlights and/
or perimeter lighting are optional.
Forms+Surfaces
30 Pine Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15223
Phone: 800.451.0410
Fax: 412.781.7840
marketing@forms-surfaces.com
www.forms-surfaces.com

Elevator fixtures have the biggest impact on

your passengers riding experience. More than
just an interface, fixtures have become an accent
piece to the cab interior finish.
Contemporary glass fixtures are becoming a
popular alternative to typical stainless steel Car
Panels. Builders, architects and interior designers
can now bring elements of the buildings design
into the elevator interior via MADs new fixture
line.
MAD Elevators prestigious Glass Fixtures
provide a sleek, modern look that is a step
beyond the traditional. Consider a touch of class
for your refreshed elevator interior.
Dont settle on the ordinary, expect more.
Please contact your MAD Sales representative
and let the contemporary look redefine the
elevator experience on your next installation or
modernization.
MAD Elevator Fixtures Inc.
1-866-967-8500
info@madfixtures.com
www.madfixtures.com

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Rigidized Metals Panels

Systems

Rigidized Metals deep textured metal panels

are attractive, durable, and easily installed.
Scratch and dent-resistant, Rigidized Metals
panel faces are made via our deep texturing
process, reducing the weight of the metal face
and making these panel systems an ideal choice
for elevator cab interiors. Panels can be faced in
stainless steel, aluminum, brass or bronze and a
variety of finishes and colors and include
lightweight aluminum honeycomb cores from
1/4 to 2 thick. Add a choice of finished corners
and available z-clips and we can make a
complete panel, ready for use. Designed and
fabricated to your specifications, the possibilities
are limitless.
Contact Information
Dick Friedman
Director, Business Development
Rigidized Metals Corporation
658 Ohio St.
Buffalo, NY 14203
Cell: 716-864-4021
Office: 800-836-2580
elevator@rigidized.com
dickfriedman@rigidized.com
www.rigidized.com

Elevator Entrance
Protection Kit

Protect elevator door jambs from dents and

scratches with Palmer Elevator Entrance
Protection Kits (EEPK). Each kit includes two
side door jamb pads, an elevator header pad,
and Palmers patent pending low-profile hanging
system.
Palmer Elevator Entrance Protection Kits are
easy to install and provide unobtrusive
protection to stainless steel and enamel coated
steel door frames. The low-profile hanging
system uses Velcro adhesive-backed loop and
mating hook fasteners to quickly secure door
frame pads to jambs and headers without
getting in the way of tenants, furniture movers,
maintenance workers, or construction crews.
Palmer Pads
800.600.PADS (7237)
sales@palmerpads.com
www.palmerpads.com

Mac Metals Knows

Elevator Sills

MAD Elevator Premium

Center Console

Mac Metals maintains a reputation as the

countrys leading producer of architectural bronze
and nickel silver elevators sills (also known as
saddles or thresholds) serving all aspects of the
elevator industry. For over 40 years, Mac Metals
has specialized in the production of elevator sills,
moldings, handrails and other extrusions
common to this industry.
Custom Sills and Components
Mac Metals designs and maintains tooling for
every major OEM and most Cab and Entrance
manufacturers or contractors. We are frequently
consulted by renovation, or modernization
contractors to manufacture unique custom
components. Whether your requirement is for a
major new construction project, or a single
replacement sill, Mac Metals can meet your
requirements.
Stock Sills
Mac Metals knows that the best way to serve
the elevator marketplace is to have cab and
hoistway sills and extensions available in stock
for immediate delivery. We stock single and
double cab and hoistway sills and extensions in
architectural bronze and nickel silver.
Mac Metals Stock Sills are light-weight, have a
uniform thread design, and are available in 7
lengths, 8 lengths and 10 lengths. Extensions
are available in four different widths and have
matching thread grooves.
Learn More
Contact Mac Metals at www.macmetals.com, or
800-631-9510. All Mac Metals brass, bronze and
nickel silver extrusions are 100% Made is the USA
using over 90% re-cycled materials. Mac Metals
is WBENC certified and proud members of NEAC,
CDA, and NOMMA.

Add a fully interactive, customizable feature to

your premium cab interior. MAD Elevator
Fixtures unrivaled touchscreen replaces the
outdated elevator push button. Architects and
designers can bring limitless design concepts to
your elevator fixture while improving
functionality.
The Touch To Go touchscreen solution
effectively communicates the buildings style,
image and identity to tenants, customers and
visitors.
Using vibrant, easy to read, color touch screens
linked to a custom control system, the interactive
elevator display breaks the limitations of
traditional elevator buttons. Create a distinctive
experience that will have a high impact on the
passenger and enhance the usability of the
elevator.
Please contact your MAD Sales representative
and let the Touch To Go touch screen redefine
the elevator experience on your next installation
or modernization.
MAD Elevator Fixtures Inc.
1-866-967-8500
info@madfixtures.com
www.madfixtures.com

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Verri Cabins: Your Custom

Forms + Surfaces CabForms Man-D-Tec, Inc. Pushes the
Needs, Our Quality Standard Elevator Interior System
Limits of LED Lighting Again!

Allowing people to travel vertically in safe,

comfort and style is a matter of knowledge and
dedication. Sematic offers Verri-branded cabins
with a wide range of custom built solutions, all
complying with the highest levels of construction
details, quality, and safety standards available.
The solutions offered by our cabins resolve a
myriad of installation problems in terms of space
and utilization, from residential and small-scale
commercial properties to large-scale, complex
environments.
Our expertise, in both traditional and
innovative contexts, makes our products being
the ideal solution for meeting the most stringent
technological requirements and the most
sophisticated architectural designs, always with
an all-Italian commitment to getting the details
and the styling just right.
Our cabin portfolio offers a wealth of options,
ranging from the more traditional to the most
technologically advanced, such as circular
cabins and angled installations. Materials and
finishes of our cabins can be infinitely
customized to suit customers own requirements.
Not only a concession to aesthetics, but key
elements in the search of the highest possible
quality. Special solutions are no exception, from
glass to non-standard structures.
Beautiful, safe and functional, our cabins are
real pieces of furniture, a synthesis of aesthetic
taste and technology, the most effective choice
in terms of form and function. And if your project
has a degree of complexity or novelty that makes
it unique, we can study and develop together a
completely customized solution.
Sematic Elevator Products
+39 035 4815100
marketing@sematic.com
www.sematic.com

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CabForms Elevator Interiors address diverse

design and performance scenarios with
configurable layouts that can be tailored to
project-specific requirements. Floor-to-ceiling
wall panels attach to the cab shell using a system
of extruded aluminum mounting clips. Panels
consist of metal faces bonded to fire-rated
structural substrates. Two series offer different
visual possibilities.
CabForms 2000 wall panels feature a stile, rail
and inset design that suits a wide range of
material combinations. Stiles and rails can be
specified in stainless steel or Fused Metal.
Upper and lower insets can be specified in the
same or different materials, including stainless
steel, Fused Metal, Bonded Metal, Bonded
Quartz, Wood Veneer and VividGlass.
CabForms 1000 wall panels emphasize stainless
steel. For CabForms 1000-A, the main panel face
is a single piece of stainless steel in a choice of
finishes and patterns. For CabForms 1000-B and
1000-C, main panel faces of stainless steel are
enhanced by accent areas of stainless steel or
Fused Metal.
Ideal for new or modernization projects,
CabForms packages are available for all typical
sizes of passenger and service cabs, single or
double opening, and include everything needed
for a quick, cost-efficient installation: wall panels,
trim pieces, and hardware are standard;
handrails and ceilings with LED downlights and/
or perimeter lighting are optional.
Forms+Surfaces
30 Pine Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15223
Phone: 800.451.0410
Fax: 412.781.7840
marketing@forms-surfaces.com
www.forms-surfaces.com

Lately, weve been seeing some interesting

designs come from Man-D-Tec, Inc. They have
shown that LEDs are here to stay, and continually
introduce new lighting products to the elevator
industry. Traditionally, lighting designs are
round, but the new S2Beam and aeRoBeam
bring a square and rectangular design to light.
Featuring TrueSquare technology, Man-D-Tec
has launched their new S2Beam square LED
fixtures. Each fixture provides 262 lumens of
delivered light, which is efficient from just 4
watts of LED output. Unlike many other fixtures
that adapt a square trim to a round fixture, this is
truly a square design for maximum output.
For those needing even more punch, Man-DTec has now launched a rectangular LED fixture
as well. The aeRoBeam is a unique rectangular
design boasting an output of 573 delivered
lumens per fixture. This is an astounding feat,
accomplished with just 6 watts of LED output.
This is one of the most efficient lighting fixtures
offered by Man-D-Tec, with an impressive 90.4
lumens per watt.
To determine how many of each of these lights
would be appropriate for your new or existing
cab, you can go online to the Lighting Design
Studio at www.ManDTec.com/Design-Studio
Once again, Man-D-Tec shows how they
continue to lead the industry in elevator lighting.
Its all about the lumens!
Call to place your order today! We have some of
the fastest lead times in the industry!
www.ManDTec.com
1-800-944-6263

REFINED BY DESIGN
At Canton Architectural Products,
we market and manufacture all
types of passenger and service
cabs, from standard to custom
designs in either wood core or
steel shell construction.
Select from our standard line
with several available materials
and finishes, or well build your
custom design from plans and
specifications. Stainless steel,
bronze, textured metal, glass,
wood veneer and custom
millwork are just some of the
materials available.
Many of the nations leading
elevator contractors put their
trust in us to supply premium
quality cabs and components at
competitive prices. We welcome
the opportunity to show you why
Canton Architectural Products is
your best choice for elevator cabs.

2575 Greensburg Road | North Canton, Ohio 44720

Phone: (330) 833-3600 | Fax: (330) 833-0229
www.cantonarchitectural.com

A division of Canton Elevator, Inc.

Made with pride

in the U.S.A.

2013 Elevator Cab Market Study

The entire elevator trip is one of continual interaction between building occupants and the elevator system,
therefore, the design of the elevator car enclosure (the cab) in which passengers ride is of prime importance.
Elevator cabs must provide a safe, comfortable and, as much as possible, pleasant environment for the passengers they contain.
This report includes the various elements that are used in cab design and construction, time and cost data,
accessories and more. Statistical information on the current and anticipated scope of the elevator cab market
through 2016 is also included. Below are some key topics that you can expect from this 56-page report:
CC Trends in Elevator Cab Design

CC Elevator Cab Design and Materials

CC Use of Glass, Touch Panels & Active Displays in Cab Design

CC Architects and Cab Designers Needs

CC Time and Cost Challenges

CC Elevator Cab Refurbishments and Impact of Lessened

Downtime

CC Variation of Cab Sizes and How They Affect Interior Design

CC Elevator-Cab Accessories

CC Cost of a Cab Refurbishment

CC Impact of Cab Refurbishment on a Building and Its

Occupants

CC Breakdown of Labor and Materials Costs for a Cab

Refurbishment

CC Opportunity for Display Advertising in Elevator Cabs

CC Regulatory Requirements for Cab-Interior Materials

CC Study of the Effect of Elevator Car Enclosure (Cab) Weight

on an Elevator Systems Energy Demand

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MPCARevolution
MP Lifts launches a new range of products.

by Hani Saliba
The MPCARevolution range by MP Lifts
involves important car improvements, both
aesthetically (with a complete makeover of the
car image) and structurally (achieving easier
installation and maintenance). The product is
fully customizable, allowing the selection of
different models of wall panels, mirrors,
handrails, lighting, operating panels, etc. In
addition, MP offers the possibility to insert a
solid color or picture (provided by MP or its
client) on wall or operating panels, with the MP
Ambientum and Fusion Unike ranges,
respectively. The companys intention is for its
new car to suit any market on the five continents
where it is present.
MPCARevolution includes new finishes in
wall panels, providing aesthetic improvement by
using materials with new textures. Structurally,
new elements have been incorporated to reduce
the panels thickness and weight. New lighting
concepts using LED technology diffuse the light
over the entire ceiling surface. In addition, other
lighting concepts have been included to enhance
performance and significantly reduce energy
consumption.
The MP Fusion car operating panel consists
of two parts: a stylized external frame and a
customizable central part. This front part allows
full customization by means of digital
overprinting. The MP Impulse push button is
also available, which can have an aesthetic
impact. Finally, the MP Display offers
interaction with the passenger.
MP conducted a lifecycle analysis on the
MPCARevolution as part of its ecological

design. Complying with ISO 14040-14044

standards (for compulsory stages) and CML2001 and Eco-Indicator 99 (for optional stages),
the study helped the company create a 100%
recyclable product with minimum
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Golden Bambu design

Oak Nature design

environmental impact. Environmentally friendly raw materials

with a reduction and simplification in factory processes and a
large reduction in weight are cited as factors effecting the
reduction of the lifts energy consumption its entire lifecycle. In
summary, the product features:
A universal floor, adaptable to any frame model
Panels: less weight, making them easier to handle and
assemble, and a new positioning tool to facilitate easier floor
panel assembly
A flap-type car operating panel, designed to be easy to access
for adjustment and maintenance jobs.
LED lighting with a guaranteed lifetime exceeding five years
Hani Saliba is R&D and product director of MP Lifts. With more than 17
years of experience in the lift industry, he has held several management
positions at MP Lifts. Saliba is an industrial engineer with a degree from
the Superior Industrial Engineering School (University of Seville) and
holds an MBA from the Instituto de Empresa Business School.

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A + Woodwork & Design

Knows Custom Cabs

Forms + Surfaces Elevator

Doors

It is vital to know that an elevator car does not

only create a tone to compliment the home or
building, but it also provides a structural
foundation for safety and elevator reliability.
A+ Woodwork & Design takes great pride in
providing high quality elevator components and
car interiors. There are no shortcuts to a high
quality, beautifully finished elevator. Each car
that leaves their factory is fully finished and
assembled and is carefully inspected for quality.
A+ says, We work with the architect and/or
elevator contractor from the beginning stages of
the plans so the elevator is a focal point and an
essential part of the home or building rather
than an afterthought. The industry-standard is to
use a laminate product as the finished surface in
the car interior. Although we offer a line of
similar products, in most cases, our interiors are
100% hardwood. Our cabs are shipped with all
finish work complete including custom trim
and stain to match the hardwood profiles and
dcor of the home or building.
A+ discourages the purchase of unfinished
elevator cars. Finishing the car onsite is typically
more expensive than finishing in a facilitys
controlled environment. Stain and finish work
applied on site will settle due to heat/cold
expansion, thus, you are guaranteed to have
touchup work. A+ fully finishes in their facility,
negating the need for onsite finish work, which
is both costly and lackluster.
A+ Woodwork & Design
Salt Lake City, Utah USA
888-444-APLUS (2758)
www.apluswoodwork.com

Forrms +Surfaces Elevator Door Skins are the

perfect way to carry design and material themes
across a property, from cab interior to cab
exterior and beyond. Included within this group
are door skins for elevator car doors and
hoistway doors in materials, finishes and
patterns that match our LEVELe and CabForms
Elevator Interior Systems. Forms+Surfaces
Elevator Door Skins are available for standard
and custom clear opening sizes.
Stainless Steel & Fused Metal Elevator Door
Skins offer the beauty, versatility and durability
of Stainless Steel and Fused Metal, our line of
colored Stainless Steel. Stainless Steel and Fused
Metal elevator door skins may be specified in
numerous patterns and finishes, including
high-durability options with exceptional
resistance to abrasion and wear. Stainless Steel
and Fused Metal Elevator Door Skins are NFPA
and IBC class A fire-rated and UBC class 1 fire
rated.
Bonded Metal Elevator Door Skins incorporate
Bonded Metal, our proprietary surfacing material
in which metal granules are in a fiber-reinforced
polymer matrix. The lightweight but extremely
durable castings have the character and
appearance of solid metal. Bonded Metal is NFPA
and IBC class B fire-rated and UBC class 2 fire
rated. Bonded Metal that is NFPA and IBC class A
fire-rated and UBC class 1 fire rated is also
available.
Forms+Surfaces
30 Pine Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15223
Phone: 800.451.0410
Fax: 412.781.7840
marketing@forms-surfaces.com
www.forms-surfaces.com

Columbia Builds Elevator

Cabs with Todays Aesthetics

Reflecting the visual design aesthetics of

todays construction market, Columbia Elevator
specializes in the manufacture of elevator cabs
customized for any need or architectural
environment. The trend is for more custom
design using various rich materials etched
glass, marble, wood veneers, patterned metals,
etc. and new looks, such as taller cabs and
doors reaching 10 ft. in height and beyond.
These aesthetics are becoming an increasing
factor not only in new construction but also in
older buildings, where lobbies and elevators are
being upgraded for a substantial increase in
property value and to more favorably compete
for tenant retention and acquisition.
Shown here under construction is a typical
Columbia designer cab, featuring side-wall
upper panels in back-painted glass, rear-wall
upper panels in leather with 8-ga. stainless-steel
reveals, lower and upper panel trim in dark oak
with 8-ga. stainless-steel reveals, and an 8-ga.
stainless-steel handrail.
An infinite selection of designs can be built
using Columbias proprietary InstaFast and
LamiCan technologies, plus XChangaCab for
cab modernizations/upgrades. All Columbia cabs
feature an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) label,
certifying full compliance with section 2 of the
elevator safety code and making it easy for the
elevator inspector.
Contact:
Columbia Elevator Products Co Inc.
Grace Y. Greco
grace.greco@columbia-elevator.com
1-888-858-1558

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Rigidized Metals DuoTex

Lineup

Many Prestigious Buildings - KLEEMANN Future T710

One Address: ElevatorID.com and T310

Introducing Rigidized Metals newest lineup:

Rigidized Metals DuoTex family combines the
bold presence of Rigidized Metals linear
deep-textures on a refined embossed surface to
create a great look at both fifteen feet and fifteen
inches. A new Rigidized Metals pattern, 1SL,
combines a beaded look with complimentary
embossed surfaces such as Squares, Linen and
Sandtex and makes this family a popular choice
for elevator cab interiors. Our newest pattern,
3FL, is also now available on Sandtex. The
addition of these four new looks, now gives us
eight attractive linear patterns that show well in
all applications. The strength, durability and
damage resistance of the Rigidized Metals deep
texturing process is key in high traffic areas like
elevator cabs.
Contact Information
Dick Friedman
Director, Business Development
Rigidized Metals Corporation
658 Ohio St.
Buffalo, NY 14203
Cell: 716-864-4021
Office: 800-836-2580
elevator@rigidized.com
dickfriedman@rigidized.com
www.rigidized.com

Located in Boston, MA, Elevator Interior Design

furnishes custom elevator cabs and cab interior
component packages for the US and Canadian
market. We provide innovative elevator
component design, lighting systems and
hardware that simplify installation. EID has over
35,000 square feet of manufacturing space solely
dedicated to the production of elevator cabs and
cab system components.
Along with the manufacture of custom and
standard cabs for new construction and
modernization projects, we also offer
comprehensive architectural design and
specification writing, project specific 3D
rendering capability, optional field surveys to
ensure exact dimensioning and field installation
using EID IUEC signatory labor.
Our cab mod packages arrive complete with all
required material, hardware and templates ready
for install. EID can also include door, transom and
return panel facings formed in advance for
immediate and seamless installation by field
personnel.
Our Slim-Lite product is designed to
accommodate limited weight and space
applications such a new OEM cab shells with
weight and space restrictions. Using only 5/16
of wall space, the complete system includes wall
panels, ceiling and handrails and weighs less
than 350 lbs. for a standard cab. The Slim-Lite
cab system is a remarkably streamlined
approach that allows your customers to create a
striking interior cab finish.
EID John Antonellis
100 Marine Blvd.
Lynn, MA 01905
Tel: 781.596.4200 Fax 781.956.4222
E-Mail: jantonellis@elevatorid.com
www.elevatorid.com

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Future T710 and T310

To further satisfy market and customer needs
for more specific products KLEEMANN has
developed 3 different lines of cabins. The names
clearly describe their content and purpose. The
Classic, Modern and Future lines can cover a
wide range of tastes, tendencies and budgets.
Key representatives for the Future Line are the
T710 and T310 models that are designed in
collaboration with an internationally known
automotive designer, Andreas Zapatinas whose
experience spans long working projects with top
manufacturers worldwide. These cabins are truly
unique; the characteristic curved vertical walls
offer a memorable experience to the elevator
passengers. The interior space is now more
inviting and a warmer relationship with the
user is created since the elevator cabin has finally
been liberated from the hard box shape that has
been the main offer for decades. Now the
passenger may touch or comfortably lean on the
walls or simply for few moments have a new
experience in a space that is moving vertically
and is more related to the human curves rather
than the cold hard edged box. These cabins
guarantee a series of sensations and the wide
range of material choices complete the overall
package. A true breakthrough that has been
evolved applying high standards of material and
assembly quality tested at the KLEEMANN
manufacturing facilities.
KLEEMANN S.A.
Kilkis Industrial Area,
P.O. BOX 25, P.C. 61 100 Kilkis, Greece
T: +30 23410 38 100
F: +30 23410 38 200
headoffice@kleemann.gr

MAD Elevator Built Around

the Passenger

Draper Elevator Cab

Company

KLEEMANN T110 and T120

Introducing the MAD Elevator Fixtures Video

Wall Experience; now changing your cab interior
requires only your imagination.
From the moment you enter the elevator you
will be immersed in an incomparable experience.
The High Definition video wall, composed of
multiple screens in various sizes and
orientations, replaces a cab wall inside your
elevator. Interfaced with your elevator controller,
it allows full interaction between the position,
direction of travel and other events and what is
being displayed on the video wall.
The end result is a unique, fully immersive
experience built around the passenger.
Please contact your MAD Sales representative
and let the Interactive video wall experience
redefine the elevator on your next installation or
modernization.
MAD Elevator Fixtures Inc.
1-866-967-8500
info@madfixtures.com
www.madfixtures.com

Custom Designed Elevator Cab Interiors

Draper Elevator Cab Company of Boston, MA
has grown to become one of New Englands top
providers and suppliers of elevator cab interior
solutions. Specializing in the manufacturing of
custom elevator cabs & cab interiors Draper
has proudly displayed their work in some of the
most prestigious buildings and institutions
throughout New England. Some of our most
notable work includes The Prudential Center
Towers, The Hartford Towers, 100 High Street
Boston, Mass General Hospital, Yale New Haven
Hospital, Boston College, Harvard, MIT,
Northeastern University, Museum of Fine Arts
and The JFK Library.
Elevator cabs can make a big impression on the
people who visit and occupy your building.
Draper understands the difference a well-crafted,
tailor-made cab interior will make to the
appearance of your facility. Have you thought
about tying in existing elements of your building
and/or surroundings with your elevator cabs? If
you have, Draper can recommend the best
available products on the market to make your
design unique.
Material finishes are constantly evolving. With
our expertise Draper Cabs will work hand in
hand with you so you dont have to sacrifice
design for durability. To see examples of
completed projects follow Draper on twitter:
@DraperCabs

T110 and T120

The latest additions to the Future family of
cabins are the models T110 and T120 specifically
designed to satisfy the need for something fresh
and clearly innovative. On the T110 the led
lighting used offers energy savings and at the
same time creates a high precision quality look
to the cabin environment. Two illuminated
bands run from the edges of the ceiling
continuously through the frontal vertical mirror
wall, all the way to the cabins floor. The
longitudinal dimension of the cabin is
emphasized and the high tech sensation of the
illuminated dots completes the composition. The
T120 is the answer to the need for a futuristic
looking cabin that is offered to the lower budget
conscious customer. The simple lines give the
sense of tranquility and relaxation.The dotted
illuminated ceiling is the main theme and recalls
a star studded sky while the pleasant vertical
wall material and color complete the freshness
of the design.Created with the collaboration that
KLEEMANN has for years with Andreas Zapatinas,
both cabin projects were developed at the
KLEEMANN design and manufacturing facilities.
During their development phase the cabins have
gone through a carefully monitored process that
can assure high quality results in terms of perfect
fitting and assembly resulting in excellent
control of tolerances and gaps.
KLEEMANN S.A.
Kilkis Industrial Area,
P.O. BOX 25, P.C. 61 100 Kilkis, Greece
T: +30 23410 38 100
F: +30 23410 38 200
headoffice@kleemann.gr

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S PEC I A L S E C T I O N

and Design

Canton Architectural
Products - Elevator Cabs

In 2004, Canton Elevator founded Canton

Architectural Products with the goal of
becoming the sole provider of cabs for the
company. Now, after thousands of successful
installations, the cabs are available as a
stand-alone product. Operating under the same
roof as Canton Elevator, Canton Architectural
Products carries on the same traditions of quick
turnaround, low cost and high quality products
for the industry.
Our product line includes all types and
configurations of standard and custom cabs
from large and small service cabs to wood core
or steel shell wall construction. Select from our
standard line with several available materials and
finishes or well build your custom design to
order from plans and specifications. Stainless
steel, bronze, glass, wood veneer, custom
millwork, granite, stone and marble are just
some of the materials available.
Parts and components for modernization or
repair also are offered including wall panels,
handrails, drop ceilings and lighting. Full service
consulting engineering and rendering services
for new construction and modernization are also
available.
Customers appreciate the fact that Canton
Architectural Products offers flexible scheduling.
Every cab is fully assembled, erected and
subjected to a thorough inspection process prior
to shipping. All cabs are engineered using 3D
modeling software and are ASME A17.1 code
compliant.
For more information, contact Canton
Architectural Products, 2575 Greensburg, Rd.,
North Canton, OH 44720; phone 330-833-3600;
fax 330-833-0229; email info@cantonelevator.
com; or visit www.cantonelevator.com/cabs2.

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KLEEMANN Future Trend

Buttons-Operating Panels

PTL Equipment Metropolis

Commons Series Fixtures

Future Trend Buttons-Operating Panels

The design philosophy of the main cabin
architecture now is more complete with the
introduction to the market of a series of new
buttons and operating panels. In the recent past
KLEEMANN has already included two series of
buttons that completed their BLUE LINE full
product package. Now again in collaboration
with Andreas Zapatinas a complete set of
operating panels and buttons are presented. The
buttons are distinguished since they are clearly
inspired from the automotive design culture.
Here the interaction of the user is paramount
and the ergonomic qualities are not only purely
functional but visual as well. It is not only the
tactile sensation that counts but the actual
shape itself is more human, or better, finger
friendly. All resulting in a dynamic shape not
commonly used in similar products. The
operating panels are produced in piano black
finish, the same often used in automotive
dashboards and interior panels. They are
sculptured using simple elegant curves and
become the base where the jewel- like new
buttons are fitted. The large size panels are
studied to allow easy access to the electronic
components a necessity for quality maintenance.
A new combination of technology and art that
KLEEMANN believes will still reinforce its
dynamic position at the forefront of design in
the elevator industry.
KLEEMANN S.A.
Kilkis Industrial Area,
P.O. BOX 25, P.C. 61 100 Kilkis, Greece
T: +30 23410 38 100
F: +30 23410 38 200
headoffice@kleemann.gr

Metropolis Commons Series Fixtures

The Metropolis Commons Series line from PTL
Equipment presents an uncompromising blend
of form and fashion. Conceived for applications
where ordinary wont do, our Metropolis
Commons fixtures offer elegant appeal without
compromising quality of service. Etched to
enhance the edges, the modern design of the
Commons Series creates an atmosphere of
sophistication. Available in stainless steel or
naval brass and meeting ADA requirements, the
Metropolis Commons Series fixtures are
designed to improve any building dcor around
the world. These fixtures are a clear choice when
value and style are essential requirements. Our
Metropolis Commons Series fixtures not only
have the attention of the elevator industry, but
will also have center attention in your elevator.
Vandal-resistant screws secure your Metropolis
Series fixture from harm. You can be assured the
Commons Series will give you a solid and reliable
performance throughout the years. Metropolis
dresses any project for success.
The Metropolis Series Collections are custom
and creative elevator fixtures from PTL
Equipment that are ahead of their time.
For more information contact us at: PTL
Equipment- 1-800-736-2120 or sales@
ptlequipment.com or visit us at ptlequipment.
com.

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