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Resin Shortage—How we got there and what this means for elevator braille, elevator buttons, and elevator signs.

Critical Resin ShortageIsolated shortages in supply chains are not uncommon, and the plastics industry is no exception.  Every few years we see a hurricane that shuts down refineries on the gulf coast or tight supply when a manufacturer’s plant is off-line for planned maintenance.  On one occasion a planned shutdown on a PC plant, followed...

Elevator Etiquette in the Time of COVID-19

In the midst of the current COVID-19 crisis, avoiding crowds of people and high-traffic areas is a vitally important part of slowing the spread of the virus. Social distancing protocols recommend keeping at least 6ft of distance from other people, but in some cases that is easier said than done. Navigating elevators can prove especially...