The Recent VAESA Meeting At Area Access
This past August, we enjoyed hosting a meeting of the Virginia Elevator Safety Association (VAESA). Area Acces is an active member of this volunteer, consensus organization dedicated to improving the elevator industry in the Commonwealth of Virginia. These gatherings always present a good opportunity for elevator professionals to get together, enjoy each other’s company, and most of all, learn from one another.
During the August meeting, the first educational topic was presented by our own Kenny Hardee. Kenny gave a talk onpneumatic vacuum elevators, an exciting new lifting technology that is growing rapidly in popularity. Also on hand was Stefan Gruber, a representative from the manufacturer who makes these remarkable elevators. After his presentation, Kenny and Stefan fielded a number of questions, and there was a good discussion on the topic.
Because the meeting was held in our office, attendees were able to see and handle an actual operational pneumatic vacuum elevator. Inspection and testing procedures were also demonstrated.
After lunch, the attendees watched a presentation by Sandi Morris from the Department Of Housing And Community Development regarding some upcoming state code changes. There was an opportunity for questions and answers.
While some of this might not sound terribly exciting to the average person, gatherings like this one are vitally important for our industry. Through education and open discussion, we all get better at what we do, and we help to keep our industry moving toward the highest standard of excellence.
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