| ELEVATOR WORLD's March Issue
On the Cover: Simply Spectacular
Features: Evolving "Sweet Spots"; Elevating the VW "Bulli"; and more…
Focus on Safety Components and Procedures: A Balancing Act; Change for the Better; and more…
Special Regional Section: Canada: "Inflection Point"; CECA Strong; and more…
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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.
NEII, IUEC, EIWPF SIGN UPDATED MODEL ELEVATOR LAW
National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII) Executive Director Amy Blankenbiller and Vice President of Government Affairs Philip Grone met with International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) General President Frank Christensen, IUEC General Secretary-Treasurer Larry McGann and Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund (EIWPF) National Director Allen Spears in mid-February to sign the industry's updated Model Elevator Law (MEL). Read more here
ELEVATOR SAFETY RUN SETS RECORD AT SLM WORLD 2024
On the second day of Smart Lift & Mobility (SLM) World 2024, organizers achieved a monumental milestone with the Elevator Safety Run with more than 1,500 people joining the event, Sangri Today reports. The Elevator Safety Run and flag formation, integral to SLM World 2024, aligned with the event's broader agenda, including a specialized exhibition space for industry stakeholders, with more than 100 exhibitors, and a summit featuring dynamic discussions and workshops. 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 | | | ZIEHL-ABEGG RECORDS RECORD YEAR IN 2023
Ziehl-Abegg, the Germany-headquartered manufacturer of electric elevator motors, among other components in drive, ventilation and control technology, in March announced it had the best year in company history in 2023, marking a sales increase of approximately 9.5% to EUR955 million (US$1 billion). Further, significant investments laid the groundwork for sustainable global growth and structural realignment, the company observed. Read more here
CECA ELLE-LEVATOR VIRTUAL MEETING PLANNED FOR APRIL
The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) has announced the next Elle-levator — Women in Industry meeting will be held virtually on April 3 at noon Eastern Standard Time. The event will feature a discussion on "Longevity for Women in the Industry," hosted by Kari Collins, regional manager for Garaventa Lift North America. Read more here
EW BECOMES EXCLUSIVE MEDIA PARTNER OF THE NORDIC LIFT EXPO
ELEVATOR WORLD recently became the exclusive media partner of the Nordic Lift Expo, planned on November 12 at Scandic Infra City just outside of Stockholm, Sweden. The first post-pandemic Nordic Lift Expo was held in January 2023, and organizers observed moving to the modern exhibition center, combined with increased marketing efforts, result in a nearly 50% increase in both the number of visitors and exhibitors compared to 2018. Ahead of the November show, the team, together with representatives from both visitor and exhibitor groups, will develop the seminar program further and improve marketing efforts to attract additional visitors from all over the Nordics and beyond. For more information, contact Nordic Lift Expo Project Manager Bo Magnusson at email or visit the website. | | BUCKLEY NAMED NORTHEAST AREA DIRECTOR AT SAFERISE
David Buckley has been named SafeRise, LLC, Northeast area director, covering NYC, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Boston. SafeRise provides an elevator hoistway protection solution that was developed with input from major elevator contractors and general contractors. Read more here
RAY MILLER JOINS IPH WIRE ROPE TO OVERSEE NA EFFORTS
Ray Miller recently joined IPH Wire Rope, a leading manufacturer of steel cables for the elevator industry based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In this role, Miller will oversee IPH's North American (NA) commercial efforts, including existing partnerships with elevator OEMs, as well as with their distributors and end-users. Read more here
NYC INDUSTRY VETERAN JOINS START ELEVATOR IN NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
NYC elevator industry veteran Christine Lypen joined Bronx, NY-based Start Elevator in March in new business development in the NYC and New Jersey areas. Lypen comes to Start from a seven-and-a-half-year career at Pride & Service Elevator, where she directed new business development. Prior to that, she was vice president of sales and marketing at TEI Group for nearly 16 years. She began her elevator-industry career as an account executive at New York Elevator, where she worked for nearly 13 years. Skilled in negotiation, budgeting, business planning, operations management and customer service, Lypen graduated from City University of New York-John Jay College of Criminal Justice. | | 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 | | | WAGO NAMES STEVENS VP OF MARKETING AND DIGITALIZATION, AMERICAS
Wisconsin-headquartered WAGO, which offers products including connection components, electronics and automation technology for elevators, recently named Sy Stevens as vice president (VP) of marketing and digitalization for the Americas. Read more here
HYPERION HOSTS ANNIVERSARY & OPEN HOUSE FOR COMBINED MCINTOSH, TITAN FACILITY
Memphis, Tennessee-headquartered Hyperion Solutions, a provider of systems, components and digital solutions for the vertical-transportation industry, hosted an open house on March 7 to showcase the expanded, relocated facility of McIntosh Industries Inc. and Torin Machine Corp. in Hillside, New Jersey. Celebrating their 50th and 35th anniversaries, respectively, Titan and McIntosh now boast a combined 15,000-ft2 machine shop along with a 50,000-ft2 distribution and storage warehouse. Torin machines were prominently displayed, and representatives of all Hyperion-owned companies were in attendance, as were Titan founder Carlos Escobar's son, Carlos Escobar, and McIntosh founder Peter McIntosh and son Pete McIntosh. The Hyperion family of brands also includes Elevator Equipment Corporation, Capital Electric Motor Service, EMI Porta, LiftNet, Texacone, Vator Accessories, Torin Drive North America, and ZZIPCO. "It was fantastic catching up with old friends and making new connections, all while commemorating these significant milestones," Titan Machine stated. "Here's to 50 years of Titan's innovation and 35 years of McIntosh's excellence! Your support has been a driving force behind our success." — reported by ELEVATOR WORLD Correspondent Matthew Jackson
SOUTH KOREA'S SIGMA ELEVATOR LAUNCHES NEW ELEVATORS FOR LOW- TO MID-RISE BUILDINGS
Sigma Elevator Co., with global headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, announced on March 6 the launch of the ACRATM 2.0 and Solon® 2.0 elevators for low- to mid-rise buildings. ACRA 2.0 features compact machine room configuration, enhancing installation efficiency and releasing space for building developers and owners to lease or use in different ways. Read more here | | Newly merged and resulting in the largest elevator consulting firm in North America, KJA/ATIS has immediate openings for consultants in Vancouver and Montreal, SEO in Calgary and inspectors in Toronto. QEI certification preferred. If interested, please contact HR@libertyelevatorexperts.com Advertisement | | | KONE INDIA DELIVERS FIRST ESCALATOR FROM SRIPERUMBUDUR FACILITY
KONE Elevators India (KONE India) has delivered the first escalator manufactured at its Sriperumbudur facility to Pune-based F5 Realtors, outlets including BNN report. The delivery signifies the company's commitment to the "Make in India" initiative, as well as its focus on offering products tailored to specific clients' needs. Read more here
OTIS FORMALLY ANNOUNCES BURJ KHALIFA MODERNIZATION AND SERVICE CONTRACT
On the heels of Otis Chair, President and CEO Judy Marks stating during a recent earnings call that Otis had won the modernization and service contract at Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building in Dubai, U.A.E., the company formally announced the award on March 6. Emaar Properties selected the OEM to modernize 34 of 57 elevators and all eight escalators in the building. The contract also includes servicing all units for an additional 10 years. 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 Advertisement | | | SEVEN-ELEVATOR SCHINDLER SYSTEM FOR NYC'S SEVENTH ALOFT HOTEL
Schindler tells ELEVATOR WORLD it provided five S7000 passenger and two S7000 service elevators to 450 Eleventh Avenue at Hudson Yards directly across from the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in NYC. According to BLDUP, Marx Development Group obtained a US$187.5-million loan from Madison Realty Capital and Cerberus Capital Management to complete the 51-story tower. Read more here
PAPL, ARDELISYS LAUNCH IOT-BASED ELEVATOR MONITORING SYSTEM AT SLM WORLD IN INDIA
On March 2 during Smart Lift & Mobility World 2024 in Bangalore, India, PAPL Corp., in partnership with Ardelisys Technologies Pvt. Ltd., announced the launch of K A L A, an Internet of Things (IoT)-based, noninvasive elevator monitoring system. The product, along with its value-added service, will be available on a subscription basis across India starting in August. Read more here | | Rugged. Reliable. Easy to Install. Innovation offers an extensive line of surface mount hall fixtures in every shape and size you can imagine. Available in four horizontal or vertical Innovation signature design styles, our robust hall stations, position indicators, and lanterns allow you to choose the right look and function for any application. www.innovationind.com Advertisement | | | OTIS VT SYSTEM FOR NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE BUILDING IN UPPER MANHATTAN
Otis tells ELEVATOR WORLD it provided a complete vertical-transportation (VT) system for the unique, mixed-use National Urban League building in the Harlem neighborhood of Upper Manhattan, NYC, a 141,000-ft2 property that opened its doors in late February at 121 West 125th Street. The system includes three Gen2® PeakTM elevators, seven Gen2 EdgeTM elevators and two third-party freight elevators, as well as four escalators. Read more here
NIGERIAN OFFICIALS FOCUS ON ELEVATOR SAFETY STANDARDS
Stakeholders in the building industry have resolved that elevator safety standards must be strictly followed to prevent negative occurrences in the industry, the Nigerian Tribune reports. This resolution was part of the communiqué issued at the end of the Equipment Safety Workshop for the Year 2024 held in Lagos and themed: "Safety Compliance in the Elevator and Vertical Equipment Industry." 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 | | | ZIEHL-ABEGG INVITES ENTRIES IN INAUGURAL AI COMMUNICATION AWARD 2024
Künzelsau, Germany-based Ziehl-Abegg SE invites AI innovators to submit their projects to the inaugural AI Communication Award 2024 through April 19. A July 2 ceremony hosted by Ziehl-Abegg in Kupferzell, Germany, will recognize individuals who are "pushing the boundaries of technology and breaking new ground in digital communication," ranging from new ways of evaluating data using AI in marketing and public relations to AI-generated films. Led by Chairman Johannes Keller from Applied AI, a jury made up of prominent individuals from the field of AI, digitalization and marketing will assess all the submissions. Awards will be presented in various categories, with special attention paid to the student category, which comes with prize money of EUR2,000 (US$2,181). "We have to face up to and deal with the risks and opportunities of AI in every field," Ziehl-Abegg CEO Dr. Marc Wucherer observed. The company added: "The beating heart of AI in Europe will be heard increasingly louder in Heilbronn over the years ahead, and that is why the award is ideal fit for the Heilbronn-Franken region."
FOSTER + PARTNERS BEHIND PLANS FOR WORLD'S TALLEST BUILDING
Architects' Journal has announced that Foster + Partners is working on a multibillion-dollar project to build the world's tallest building — a 2-km-high skyscraper in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, twice the height of the current record holder: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill's 828-m-tall Burj Khalifa in Dubai, completed in 2010. Read more here | | The 2024 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 | | | NEW PLANS SUBMITTED FOR ONE FAIRCHILD STREET IN LONDON
Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) has submitted plans for a 27-story office tower in Shoreditch on the fringe of the City of London, Building Design reports. The One Fairchild Street scheme, known as One Fair, would see 26,000 m2 of office space. Designed for developer Rocket Properties, the application replaces existing plans for a 30-story scheme that were approved in 2016 but never started. Read more here | | 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, Internet: www.elevatorworld.com. | | | | |
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