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Edward Donoghue
NEII 518.854.3100
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NEW, REDESIGNED WEB SITE TRANSPORTS
CRITICAL
INFORMATION TO THE INDUSTRY AND THE RIDING PUBLIC
Communication Tools Provide Members Easy Access to Building Transportation
Safety Information
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Salem, N.Y., June 3, 2004 – A newly designed
Web site for National Elevator Industry, Inc (NEII) invites NEII
members, the riding public and the press to access new, in-depth
building transportation information, as well as easier-to-use communication
tools. With NEII’s renewed focus on codes, safety and education,
several new features make www.neii.org the ultimate information resource
for the building transportation industry.
“Given the technological progression of the industry, it makes sense that
we modernize the Web site to communicate information about safety, codes and
the emergence of new building transportation technology more effectively,” says
Edward Donoghue, spokesperson for NEII. “Both existing and potential members
now have rapid access to all the resources and information they need, including
codes and standards, and membership information and benefits. This is just the
beginning, as a number of new and exciting additions will be made over the next
year. For example, the Board recently approved development of a detailed local
code regulation database that will be accessible to full regular NEII members.”
Specially designed areas are devoted to the riding public, existing and potential
NEII members, as well as the media. First, the NEII newsroom provides access
to press releases and the latest news and announcements. Additionally, the site
offers a safety section containing a variety of step-by-step riding tips, information
about employee issues and public safety.
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NEII’s Web site provides guidelines and information
to regular members about the most recent American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME) safety codes and standards, accessibility standards
and much more. The public and members can access an interactive flash
presentation about recent changes made to the ASME Safety Code for
Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.1, aimed to improve rider safety.
The presentation was developed as a tool to educate the industry
about compliance with the ASME A17.1, ADL-developed escalator step/skirt
performance index and related code changes, and includes information
on equipment upgrade options, such as skirt deflectors.
To better serve its members, NEII has created a password-protected, private communication
forum known as NEII Talk. Allowing for easier and more efficient communication
among members, users can log into the program to post messages, upload files
and view committee reports.
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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. |
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