Fun Facts
1. Do you know what the tech forward Japan is planning to add in elevators. TOILETS.
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2. Which country has the most elevators. CHINA.
China accounted for the largest share of elevator and escalator installations contributing 66 percent to the worlds total number of new elevators and escalators
3. You have claustrophobia and you think you are alone. WRONG.
Find answers to common questions about glass lifts. Whether you’re curious about their safety, maintenance, or the best locations to find them, our FAQs section has you covered.
4. Top 10 cities in the world with the most five-star hotels.
London – 75 five star hotels
Dubai – 61 five star hotels
New York – 59 five star hotels
Paris – 56 five star hotels
Miami- 46 five star hotels
Los Angeles – 39 five star hotels
Bangkok – 33 five star hotels
5. City with the most skyscrapers. HONG KONG.
The first is Hong Kong, then comes the Chinese city Shenzhen With New York City claiming the 3rd place followed by Dubai.
6. Do you know which building has the Ferrari of elevators. TAIPEI 101.
This impressive lift is often referred to as the “Ferrari” of elevators. It whips passengers 84 storeys in just 37 seconds. That’s over 60km/h.
7. Which country has the most elevators per capita. SPAIN.
That is because nearly 65 percent of the population are apartment dwellers, compared with 46 percent of other Europeans.
8. Burj Khalifa which is the highest building in the world at half a mile tall,has lifts which covers a mind bogling 163 floors in.
How many floors are covered by the tallest building’s lifts 163.
9. Which country invented the elevator. GERMANY.
The first electric elevator was built by Werner Von Seimens in 1880 in Germany. Inventor Anton Freissler further developed Von Seimen’s ideas and created a successful elevator enterprise in Austria-Hungary.
10. Do You know there is an Elevator Expo as well.
This years expo is taking place in May in Shanghai, China.
