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ELEVATOR WORLD's May 2024 issue will focus on Family Businesses (legal and financial issues, company spotlights, profiles and more). The article submission deadline is March 15, and the advertising deadline is April 1. To participate or for more information, contact the EW Editorial Department at phone: 251-479-4514, ext. 130 or editorial@elevatorworld.com. To advertise, contact ext. 131 or advertising@elevatorworld.com.
MARINE INNOVATIONS PROMOTES BRONDER TO PLANT MANAGER
Marine Innovations, Inc., the Frazee, Minnesota-based manufacturer of trams and inclined elevators for North America, Central America and the Caribbean, has promoted Matt Bronder to plant manager. Bronder will work alongside current Plant Manager Dennis Macheel until Macheel's retirement to ensure a smooth transition. Read more here
ALCOTT AND BOTHWELL LAUNCH PARTS COMPANY EL-ESCA
Michael Alcott and Patrick Bothwell, past EHC Global colleagues and industry veterans, have launched elevator and escalator parts company EL-ESCA. Focusing on the North American market, EL-ESCA is the exclusive North American distributor for SKG escalator handrails and offers escalator steps and pallets, step and pallet chains, skirt brushes, safety barricades and miscellaneous components such as combs, inlets, drive chains and replacement rollers. For elevators, the company is the exclusive Americas distributor for Huning Elevator Parts and offers safeties and brakes, roller guides and guide shoes and hydraulic buffers. Ropes and belts and wire and cable are coming soon. Bothwell says he and Alcott re-enter the elevator/escalator parts market with "a carefully elected team of strategic supply partners, highly experienced subject matter experts and other critical resources" designed to deliver outstanding customer service. | | 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 Advertisement | | | STAFFORD NAMED DIRECTOR OF VT AT ATKINSRÉALIS IN DUBAI
After nearly three and a half years at Ramboll in Manchester, U.K., most recently as director of vertical transportation (VT), Peter Stafford has taken a new job as director of VT at the Dubai division of AtkinsRéalis, a Canada-based company that provides engineering, procurement and construction services to various industries. Read more here
WITTUR UNVEILS INTERNATIONAL SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT PLATFORM
Wittur AG, the Germany-based international elevator components supplier, has unveiled a new international supplier management platform powered by JAGGAER cloud-based business automation technology. Centrally enabling online management of key supplier base information, the portal is available in five languages and already includes approximately 4,000 suppliers covering more than 100 product categories. Read more here | | DODDS PROMOTED TO VP, MID-ATLANTIC, AT AEG
Karen Dodds has been promoted from CEO of Kencor Elevator Systems, an American Elevator Group (AEG) company, to vice president (VP) of AEG, Mid-Atlantic. Dodds has been a leader at West Chester, Pennsylvania-headquartered Kencor for 20 years, leading initiatives to encourage, educate and recruit a diverse workforce. Kencor is a major force in the elevator industry, employing approximately 100 people and serving 3,000 units across 1,900 locations in six states. Dodds holds a bachelor's degree in business/corporate communications from the College of Charleston and an MBA from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. "She has shown tremendous dedication to the elevator industry over the years, and this role will enable her to continue her contribution with the same level of commitment and expertise," AEG stated in announcing the promotion.
VT INDUSTRY VETERANS LAUNCH WASHINGTON STATE-BASED CONSULTANCY
Vertical-transportation (VT) industry veterans Kevin Egli and Steven Hobbs have launched Egli Hobbs Elevator Consulting, LLC (EHEC), based in the Olympia, Washington, area. Covering Washington and Oregon, EHEC's consulting services include new construction, modernization, due diligence, code compliance and ongoing maintenance. Read more here | | 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. Advertisement | | | PFLOW TO SHOWCASE VRCs AT SUPPLY-CHAIN TRADESHOW
Milwaukee-headquartered PFlow Industries, founder of the vertical reciprocal conveyor (VRC) industry, will be showcasing VRCs, including the M Series 2-Post Mechanical Material Lift, at the MODEX 2024 supply-chain tradeshow at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on March 11-14. Read more here
GODWIN ELEVATOR ANNOUNCES MODERNIZATION SERVICES
Raleigh, North-Carolina-based Godwin Elevator has announced its comprehensive commercial elevator modernization offerings. By upgrading critical components, businesses can extend the operational lifespan of their elevators by an additional 20 to 25 years, eliminating the need for frequent and costly repairs, according to the company. Godwin's modernization initiative covers a range of critical components for elevators in commercial spaces, including these components: hoisting machine and motor, power unit, controller, doors and door equipment, cabs, fixtures and wiring. Through these services, Godwin Elevator helps ensure that commercial elevators not only meet, but exceed, contemporary standards, providing businesses with efficient, safe and aesthetically pleasing vertical transportation. Godwin Elevator was established in 1982 by James A. Godwin. | | PS MARCATO MODERNIZES ELEVATOR SYSTEM FOR REPOSITIONED NYC BUILDING
Andrew Trapani, vice president of Long Island City-headquartered PS Marcato Elevator Co. Inc., tells ELEVATOR WORLD the company is wrapping up a complete modernization of a nine-elevator system serving 360 Park Avenue South, a historic, 20-story office building that has been revitalized and repositioned by Boston Properties. Read more here
NYC MTA MARKS ACCESSIBILITY MILESTONE: NEW ELEVATOR AT HARLEM LINE STATION
Paterson, New Jersey-headquartered Liberty Elevator Corp., working with Paul J. Scariano, Inc., provided a new elevator that makes the NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) Purdy's Station the third Metro-North station to be made fully accessible in 2024, MTA announced at a February 22 press conference. 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. Advertisement | | | ROYAL JP SERIES ELEVATOR INTRODUCED IN BANGLADESH
Japanese real estate and construction company JP Building has introduced the ROYAL JP series elevator in Bangladesh, Prothom Alo English reports. JP Build Co. Ltd., which began its real estate and construction business in 2018, started its elevator business in Bangladesh in May 2023. Read more here
NOR'EASTER FAILS TO STIFLE NEW YORK BUILD 2024
A fast-moving Nor'easter, resulting in NYC's snowiest day in two years, could not stop people from attending the New York Build 2024 Expo on February 11-12 at the Javits Center in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. The annual event included more than 400 exhibitors, and many said patron numbers were high, with larger crowds on the second day — Wednesday. In addition to a rich slate of presentations on sustainable construction, navigating code and the regulatory process, safety and much more, AI tools for construction created a big buzz. Four elevator contractors exhibited: Champion Elevator Corp., Liberty Elevator Corp., Major Elevator and Schindler. The next New York Build is planned on March 12-13, 2025, at the Javits Center. — reported by Matthew Jackson, EW Correspondent | | 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 Advertisement | | | KENT STATE ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION PROJECT APPROVED
Kent State University recently submitted a six-year plan detailing its most important renovation or replacement needs at each of its eight campuses, as per the request of the Ohio Office of Budget and Management, KentWired.com reports. The university's Board of Trustees approved the projects to take place between 2025 and 2030. Read more here
MONTANA COUNTY PURSUING GRANT FOR COURTHOUSE ELEVATOR
Lewis and Clark County is pursuing a Montana Historic Preservation Grant application from the state to replace the courthouse's elevator with one that will require less power and bring "significant energy savings," the Independent Record reports. For this project, contractors would replace and expand the existing outdated elevator system servicing the three-story building. Read more here | | ALABAMA ELEVATOR SET FOR REPAIR AFTER MONTHS OF DELAY
A contract has been signed and repairs are set to start on an elevator that has been out of operation since summer 2023 at Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment in Huntsville, Alabama, News 19 reports. The new elevator is expected to retain some of the vintage charm of the old elevator and the rest of Lowe Mill. Read more here
MJEE TO PROVIDE 55 VT UNITS TO NEW INDONESIA CAPITAL
PT Mitsubishi Jaya Elevator and Escalator (MJEE), the Indonesian division of Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corp., has been selected to provide 55 vertical-transportation (VT) units — 33 elevators and 22 escalators — to Phase 1 of the Indonesia New Capital Relocation Project, MJEE announced on February 26. The national capital is moving from Jakarta to a new city called Nusantara on the east coast of the island of Borneo. Read more here | | SUBMISSIONS FOR OUR 12TH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST are now open until April 12, 2024. Send us your best shots, and you could win first, second or third place and be published in ELEVATOR WORLD's August issue! We look forward to viewing the elevator world through your unique lens. Click here for more information. Advertisement | | | ELEVATOR ROOM FIRE PUT OUT AT SEATTLE'S SPACE NEEDLE
In the early hours of February 23, Seattle, Washington's Space Needle was scorched by a minor blaze. The fire took hold in an elevator control room located at the top of the iconic structure. Faced with non-operational elevators upon arrival, fire personnel climbed 90 flights of stairs to put out the flames. There were no injuries or damage to the landmark. Read more here
CR MUMBAI ACHIEVES ZERO DEATHS AT "ONCE-NOTORIOUS" RAIL CROSSING
New escalators at a "once-notorious" crossing gate at a key railway junction in India's Maharashtra state are among safety measures that helped Central Railways' (CR) Mumbai division achieve zero fatalities at the junction — Diva — in the nearly seven months following the first eight months of 2023, The Free Press Journal is among outlets to report. Read more here | | The 2023 EIAT (Elevator Industry Aptitude Test) contains 75 math, verbal, and mechanical questions. Since 2007, JobTestPrep has helped over 5,000 candidates prepare for their EIAT test and is the one-stop-shop for acing the EIAT: free test, sample questions, and full practice. Take a free EIAT sample test to maximize your chances of getting an apprenticeship and to learn more about JobTestPrep! Advertisement | | | 31-STORY RESIDENTIAL SCHEME APPROVED IN BIRMINGHAM, U.K.
Chapman Taylor's plans for a 31-story residential tower scheme in Birmingham, U.K., have been given the go ahead by the local council, Building Design reports. Queen Hospital Close will contain 759 student beds in the tower and 189 build-to-rent apartments in two separate seven and 10-story blocks. Read more here
WELL-BEING WORKSHOP FOR SMALL ORGANIZATIONS TO BE HOSTED IN CARDIFF
As part of its charitable work, British Safety Council (BSC) is offering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro-sized organizations in Cardiff, U.K., the chance to attend a 3-h workshop – delivered by their Being Well Together experts – to explore how to develop a wellbeing strategy. BSC launched its Keep Thriving campaign to help improve the well-being of workers within and outside of the workplace. Read more here | | Elevator World's 2024 SOURCE Directory is the key reference publication for the elevator industry, and is used worldwide by government agencies, educators, building owners and facility managers to locate companies, specify products and purchase goods and services - giving you access to more than 1,200 industry specialists and products/services. Order your copy today! Advertisement | | | 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. ADVERTISEMENTS: To advertise and reach ELENET's readership of 35,000+, contact the Advertising staff at phone: 251-479-4514 or e-mail: advertising@elevatorworld.com. Download the ELEVATOR WORLD magazine Editorial Calendar to see EW's upcoming feature stories, focus topics, special topics, special sections and Editorial/Advertising submission deadlines here. ELENET is a registered trademark, and all rights are reserved. Copyright 2024 © Elevator World, Inc., 354 Morgan Avenue, Mobile, AL 36606, phone: 251-479-4514, fax: 251-479-7043, Internet: www.elevatorworld.com. | | | | |
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