Training at the Official College of Architects of León
Elevator training at the Official College of Architects of León On August 27, GMV held a training session at the Official College of Architects of León (COAL) with the aim of disseminating information about elevator hydraulics to a group as important as architects. The topics generated great interest. The training […]
Tips for maintaining a hydraulic lift
Elevator maintenance is essential, and it is also essential for us, since safety is important. When installing an elevator, one of the questions we often ask ourselves is: How much will it cost to maintain it?
Grants for the installation of an elevator
What to do before installing an elevator With the aim of promoting the elimination of architectural barriers and improving the accessibility conditions of residential buildings, different Autonomous Communities provide subsidies to owners and/or communities of owners of collective housing buildings that intend to install an elevator. It is advisable that before installing an elevator, […]
History of the elevator: Historical dates
The Evolution of the Elevator: A Timeline Elevators facilitate vertical movement in tall buildings and have changed the way we live and work. Below is a timeline of the most significant milestones in elevator history: The Elevator in Antiquity and the Middle Ages 3rd century BC The Greek mathematician Archimedes […]
Did you know that…the possibility of installing an elevator in space is being investigated?
NASA is investigating the possibility of laying a cable that could carry materials into orbit around the Earth at a reduced cost.
Overall cost of an elevator: installation, maintenance and consumption
In general, the electric elevator consumes a little less than the hydraulic one. sociology – the writing center For this reason, the electric one needs a motor with less power, but consumes both going down and going up. The hydraulic one, on the other hand, needs a motor with more power, but only consumes when going up because it descends thanks to […]
Ele-España'09 Fair: great attendance at the GMV stand
Great turnout at GMV's stand during the Ele-España'09 fair. More than 70 companies from the sector showed interest in GMV's new products.
GMV Eurolift exhibitor at Ele-España 2009 – Fira Bcn
GMV Eurolift will be present as an exhibitor at the 4th edition of ELE-Spain, which will take place from 17 to 19 June 2009 at the Fira de Barcelona.
Did you know that…one of the first elevators was installed in the Roman Colosseum?
As early as 80 AD, Emperor Titus had an elevator built using ropes and pulleys (designed by Archimedes) for use in the Roman Colosseum. Its purpose was to provide access to the arena for both gladiators and wild animals.
GMV training at the UPC Foundation
One of our main goals is to disseminate knowledge of hydraulics and promote its application in vertical transport installations designed by future professionals in the sector. This is why GMV participates annually in the Master's Degree in Architectural Installations from the UPC Foundation (Polytechnic University of Catalonia).