Issue 1021 | 11/15/2023 | Currently reaching 35K Global contacts | | | | | ELEVATOR WORLD'S November Issue | On the Cover: Sustainability in Spain. Otis' Madrid, San Sebastian and Vigo facilities achieve key certifications. Features: "Rock"-ing It in Egypt; Hangzhou Metro Line 6; "A Heritage of Unsuspected Richness" Focus on Fixtures: Spotlight on South Korea; Beauty and Safety by Design; From Fixtures to Software Columns: ELEVATOR WORLD's Golden Anniversary; Remote Interaction Operation and Cybersecurity is Codified; All In; Are You an Empathetic Leader?; Hilton's Evolving Kenyan Story; Australia Stories; Challenges of Elevator Modernization; Down the Hatch; Universal Design and Roping Systems; Open Data Platform for Lift Optimized Service: An Opportunity for SMEs in the Lift Industry | | | Hilliard offers its customers two styles of spring applied electric released brakes that can be easily fitted to "A" frame elevator drives. These brakes are designed to apply when unintended travel of the car occurs. Hilliard offers a friction disc plate-style brake that attaches to the drive shaft of the pulley and a caliper-style that acts on a ring attached to the pulley. These brakes are an alternative to a rope gripper when performing a modernization job which requires lifting or moving a drive or extra construction to the elevator. Hilliard offers certain models of these two styles of brakes that meet CSA approval. For more information, visit www.hilliardcorp.com | | | THIRD ANNUAL PRODUCT OF THE YEAR WINNER/FINALISTS ANNOUNCED The winner of ELEVATOR WORLD's third annual Product of the Year Award is the F1 Cab Shell by MAD Elevator Inc. The F1 Cab Shell is a breakthrough in elevator cab design transforming installation efficiency and elevating aesthetics. With the Quick Connect System, installation becomes seamless, as non-access walls, fronts and canopies are effortlessly aligned and attached without the need for bolts. The innovative cage nut fastening simplifies the process further, requiring just one hand for installation and reducing fasteners by up to 75% compared to other designs. The two finalists are EOX by TK Elevator and the cegard/Smart and SKYLER Elevate solution by Relayr/CEDES. The Product of the Year Award recognizes the outstanding achievements of manufacturers whose products are considered particularly noteworthy or innovative. The products represent advances in technology or application, innovative or improved design, price/performance improvements and potential for further development. To learn more about how your company can participate in the 2024 contest, download and complete the 2024 entry form. | | | ASME CHOOSES DIGITAL PLATFORM TO HOST CONFERENCE VIDEOS The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has signed an agreement with Underline Science, Inc., to host its complete catalog of 10,000-plus conference lecture videos. Underline Science is the premier virtual conference venue and digital video library for events and content in science, medicine, academia and other professional fields. Read more here | | | Maven Group, LLC is the premier choice for owners of independent elevator companies who consider selling their business. We understand the daily challenges of independent companies and we know what buyers are looking for. To maximize your return, we provide hands-on help when you prepare for the complex mergers & acquisitions process. For confidential advice, please contact Dominik Sachsenheimer at dominik@mavenelevator.com / 561-225-3320 or Bill Beaury at bill@mavenelevator.com / 239-253-4500; www.mavenelevator.com | | | NEII, EESF RECOGNIZE ELEVATOR AND ESCALATOR SAFETY WEEK To mark Elevator and Escalator Safety Week, held this year on November 13-17, the National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII) is hosting a Safety Challenge on its website. Participants can take a short quiz about the safe use of vertical-transportation (VT) equipment for the chance to win a prize. The Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF) is raising safety awareness this week across its platforms and inviting others in the industry to join. Speaking to ELEVATOR WORLD, EESF Executive Director Amber Catlin-Kolodziej said, "Many of the tips that we abide by to keep our own families safe might not always be intuitive for those who are everyday, casual riders. Often, messages can get lost in the noise. However, with an entire week focused on safety, we can combine our voices and messages on the safe use of elevator, escalators and moving walkways." She added, "If anyone wants to participate but isn't sure how to get started, they can reach out to the EESF, and we will plug them right in!" OTIS SPONSORS STUDENT ROBOTICS STEM PROGRAM IN CONNECTICUT Farmington, Connecticut-headquartered Otis Elevator Co. is sponsoring the FIRST® LEGO® League robotics science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) program in nearby Bristol, Connecticut, where the company tests elevator technology at its 383-ft test tower, the city's tallest structure. Read more here | | | KONE ELEVATOR INDIA EXPECTED TO MAINTAIN 15% GROWTH RATE KONE Elevator India expects to post a 15% growth rate during calendar year 2023 despite market constraints, according to Managing Director Amit Gossain, The Hindu reports. "So far, we have posted 15% growth year-on-year in the escalator business, and this is over and above the industry growth of 10%," he told the media. "We hope to maintain the growth rate for the remaining months also. Currently, KONE India has a market share of 25% in the elevator business." The announcement came the day before the company inaugurated its new elevator testing facility in Sriperumbudur, India. The facility is capable of producing both elevators and escalators, and Gossain announced the company will begin producing escalators at the facility. | | | Lift Business Advisors in the last 3 years has successfully represented the sellers of more than 25 elevator contractors and suppliers in the elevator industry to a broad range of acquiring companies. Since our inception in 1998, we have provided hands on support to help improve profitability and optimize value for an eventual exit. Contact Jeff Eaton for a confidential discussion and complimentary strategic review. www.liftbusiness.com, jeff.eaton@liftbusiness.com | | | WEG TO SHOWCASE NEW ELEVATOR DRIVE RANGE AT GEE WEG Automation Europe will showcase its new ADL500 elevator drive product line when it exhibits at the Global Elevator Exhibition (GEE), held in Milan, Italy, on November 15-17. This new business unit, which was born from the acquisition of the motion control unit of Gefran, combines WEG's experience in drive systems with Italian excellence in inverter lift technology. Read more here | | | TRADE PUBLICATION SHOWCASES SCHINDLER'S SUSTAINABLE FLEET EFFORTS Schindler is among corporations embracing sustainable fleet management, an effort highlighted by FLEET EUROPE on November 7 ahead of the Fleet Europe Conference on November 22-23 in Lisbon, Portugal. The source observed that fleet and business travel are among the main sources of CO2 emissions for many corporations, prompting companies including Schindler to introduce initiatives like its new Responsible Sourcing Policy. Read more here GRIFFENKRANZ PASSES NECD OPERATIONS ROLE TO MENDOZA After a successful 35 years at Brooklyn, NY-headquartered National Elevator Cab and Door Corp. (NECD), Rosemarie Griffenkranz has retired, passing the NECD Operations role to Rudy Mendoza. Griffenkranz began her career at NECD as a production control assistant, progressing to vice president of manufacturing responsible for the entire production operation. Read more here | | | Now Hiring at Kings III (Remote): National Product Manager & Ambassador – Video Solution. 30-35% travel. Up to $130K + Bonus. Newly created role focused on educating and creating awareness through research and industry conversation among elevator consultants, inspectors, service companies and other industry related entities in states adopting ASME 2019 video and two-way messaging. | | | PLANNING SUBMITTED FOR STANNAH'S SECOND PHASE IN ANDOVER Stoford, a U.K.-based company specializing in occupier-led property solutions for businesses, has submitted plans for a second phase of development at Andover Business Park in Andover, Hampshire, U.K., on behalf of international stairlift manufacturer and leading supplier of commercial lifts and lift services Stannah. Read more here | | | SINGAPORE MAINTENANCE PROVIDER 9G LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE 9G, one of Singapore's leading multi-brand elevator and escalator maintenance service providers, recently announced the launch of its new website. According to the company, the new site has been designed to offer a user-friendly experience and will further strengthen customer engagement and communication. Read more here | | | Mongrain Vertical Transport current products include the complete range of hydraulic elevators as well as the Emarelle hydraulic machine-room-less elevator system. Each is custom tailored to meet demanding design and performance standards as specified by building owners, architects, and installers. For more information, please email us at info@mvtinc.com or visit us online at www.mvtinc.com. | | | GT AWARDED 15-ELEVATOR CONTRACT IN VANCOUVER WITH FUJITEC CANADA Global Tardif Elevator Manufacturing Group (GT) recently announced it has been awarded a contract for 15 panoramic machine-room-less elevators for the Broadway-City Hall Station in Vancouver, Canada. The station is part of a 5.7 km extension of the Millennium Line being undertaken by TransLink and the City of Vancouver. Read more here | | | INVERTEK DRIVES OPERATES IN LINE WITH ISO 26000:2010 Invertek Drives, which designs and manufactures variable frequency drives at its headquarters in Welshpool, U.K., recently announced it has "gone the extra mile" to achieve the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) ISO 26000:2010 guidance to show its commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR). Read more here | | | Draka EHC, a brand of Prysmian Group, is a global manufacturer and supplier dedicated to sustainability and developing innovative solutions for the vertical transportation industry. Our diverse portfolio of high-quality elevator products includes travelling cable, compensation cable, hoistway cable, wire rope, coated steel rope, rope brakes, wireway, harnessing, and lubricants. For escalators and moving walks we offer essential handrail solutions, field splicing services, skirt brushes, rollers, replacement parts and more. Elevator & Escalator Solutions Catalog | www.DrakaEHC.com | | | POLLOCK LIFTS SIGNS DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT FOR U.S. GROWTH U.K.-based Pollock Lifts announced it has secured a distribution agreement with market leader Bruno Independent Living Aids in the U.S. The newly inaugurated dealership with Bruno, located in Ocanomowac, Wisconsin, will serve as a hub for the distribution of Pollock's residential elevator. Read more here | | | ELEVATOR WORK ALMOST COMPLETE AT SOUTH DAKOTA MUSEUM The Codington County Heritage Museum in downtown Watertown, South Dakota, is on its way to becoming more accessible with the installation of an outdoor, glass elevator, KXLG reports. Since 1975, the museum has been housed in the historic Carnegie Library, which has large steps leading to the front entrance. Read more here ADDITIONAL DORMITORY ELEVATOR ACCIDENTS REPORTED IN TÜRKIYE Following the death of a university student in an elevator accident at a state-run dormitory on October 26 (ELENET 1019), media reports have drawn attention to nine additional elevator accidents within the past 10 days in dormitories across Türkiye, Stockholm Center for Freedom reports. Read more here | | | SOLUTIONS Engineering is a professional lift consultant experienced in acquisitions, partnerships and the establishment of new business with in Turkey, the Middle East, India and the Balkans. We have extensive knowledge in the lift and elevator sector for more 20 years. Contact Suleyman Ozcan to set up a no obligation consultation. Suleyman.ozcan@solutions-engineering.net, www.solutions-engineering.net | | | UTAH'S TALLEST BUILDING TOPS OUT IN SALT LAKE CITY Construction crews placed the final beam atop the 41-floor Astra Tower (ELENET 927) residential high-rise in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, in October. Standing at 450 ft, the state's tallest building has been under construction since early 2023, rising a full level every seven days, on average. Now that steel structural work is finished, the focus of the Astra Tower project has turned to utilities systems and interior and exterior finishes. Read more here | | | OTIS ELEVATORS FOR UNIQUE WEST END LONDON OFFICE PROPERTY Otis tells ELEVATOR WORLD it provided 10 Gen2® elevators for Lucent, a new, 144,000-ft2, six-story office-led property by Landsec in London's West End. The entire sixth floor has been leased by banking and advisory firm Centerview Partners, more than doubling its space in Pall Mall and indicating continued strength of the central London office market, Landsec previously announced. Read more here | | | Gain a little more Freedom with Canton Elevator's full package Traction line. Canton's offerings are based on a wide range of capacities, platform designs, travel, and speed with both geared and gearless machines. The Freedom series allows elevator contractors and their customers to work through standard and custom applications. For more information visit www.cantonelevator.com or feel free to reach out and talk to Cindy Samek 864-328-9278. If you would like to request a quote for an upcoming project, please send in all information to info@nidec-canton.com. | | | LEEA ANNOUNCES NEW CHAIR, OTHER BOARD CHANGES At the end of 2023, Kat Moss will complete her two years of service as chair of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) Board and will be succeeded in January 2024 by current vice chair, Oliver Auston. LEEA said that Moss has been pivotal in many key initiatives, such as the Lifting Technician Apprenticeship that is now being delivered in England. Read more here | | | VOTED WORLD'S BEST AIRPORT, SINGAPORE CHANGI AIRPORT OPENS T2 Voted the World's Best Airport in the 2023 Skytrax Airport Awards, Singapore's Changi Airport has fully reopened Terminal 2 (T2) following a 3.5 year, 21,000-m2 expansion, CNN reports. Like other parts of the famous airport, nature figures big in T2, which boasts a 13-m-tall digital waterfall called The Wonderfall in the departure hall, a real-life garden under a digital sky that changes color based on the time of day and art installations such as Flap Pix. Read more here | | | Elevators inevitably experience wear and tear, leaving lasting impressions on passengers. MAD/ECR A-Look and C-Look extrusions enable easy replacement of damaged panels, maintaining interior quality. These reversible panels provide double the lifespan for one price. Don't flip out; just flip it for a longer-lasting, pristine interior. www.madelevator.com/flipit | | | ELEVATORS CLOSED IN PAKISTAN GOVERNMENT BUILDING Elevators at the Shaheed-e-Millat Secretariat, which houses several government offices in Islamabad, have been closed by the Pakistan Public Works Department (PWD), The News reports. The PWD says the lifts in the 16-story building, which was built in 1980 and renovated in 2005 after a fire, have passed their "useful life" and threatened the life of passengers. The PWD, which is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of all federally owned government buildings, recently wrote a letter to those public sector entities informing them about the closure of all Shaheed-e-Millat Secretariat elevators saying the lifts "are beyond economic repair due to unavailability of their parts." The PWD revealed in the letter that funds for lift replacement had been approved by authorities in February 2021, but the funds were never received and there were delays, adding to the growing cost. According to the source, employees also claimed that there was an investigation into the elevator installation. | | | What's happening in the elevator industry in 2024? We won't know until you tell us! To submit your news, announcements, or article ideas, or for more information, contact the EW Editorial Department at phone: 251-479-4514, ext. 30 or editorial@elevatorworld.com. To advertise, contact ext. 31 or advertising@elevatorworld.com. | | | EDITORIAL AND SUBSCRIPTIONS: Editorial submissions, reprint permission requests and subscription/removal requests should be sent to editorial@elevatorworld.com. ELENET Editorial staff: Angela C. Baldwin, Kaija Wilkinson, Lindsay Fletcher and Kathleen Farrell. 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