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Edward Donoghue
NEII 518.854.3100
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| NEII ANNOUNCES REORGANIZATION,
EMPHASIZING COMMITMENT TO BUILDING TRANSPORTATION SAFETY AND EDUCATION
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Salem, N.Y. June 2, 2004 – The National Elevator
Industry, Inc. (NEII), the national trade association of the building
transportation industry, has announced its reorganization in an effort
to become the leader in promoting safe building transportation. The
new NEII will have greater focus on becoming the active voice for
the elevator, escalator and moving walk industry, promoting the development
of codes and standards that advance safe building transportation
for new and existing products and technologies, and working with
local government agencies to encourage the enforcement of these practices.
“Our refocused efforts on codes and standards will create one voice to
advocate the interests of our members and the industry, and help ensure safe
riding practices for the general public,” says Ed Donoghue, spokesperson
for NEII. “In addition, NEII will encourage the development of new technologies
that enhance passenger safety, and will promote and support activities designed
to increase overall knowledge and understanding of issues pertaining to the safe
installation, service, repair, and operation of building transportation systems.”
With its new, more defined mission statement, NEII will actively work with the
code and standard writing community to help develop American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME) A17 codes and standards that advance the safety of the riding
public and encourage the introduction of new and safe products and technologies.
NEII aims to become the liaison for communicating industry information to the
media and general public, and for educating the industry and government about
issues pertaining to building transportation systems.
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In conjunction with its reorganization, NEII also has
redesigned its Web site (www.neii.org). The new site includes updated,
in-depth safety and education information for the riding public,
as well as easier-to-use communication tools for its members. Users
can access information about the most recent ASME safety codes and
standards, as well as a flash presentation about recent changes made
to the ASME Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.1,
aimed to improve rider safety.
NEII membership is open to all companies in the business of elevators
and escalators, reflecting its commitment to providing opportunities
for industry members to become more actively involved in advocacy
and leadership. NEII membership offers its affiliates a number of
benefits including exclusive access to industry information and discounts
on industry-related education materials. For more information on
NEII membership, please visit NEII’s Web site at www.neii.org.
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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’s goal is 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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