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Subscribe or log in here to read more than 5,000+ searchable articles, news briefs, blog posts and more. | | EW JUNE: THE PEOPLE ISSUE, FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
ELEVATOR WORLD's June 2024 issue is The People Issue and will focus on Environmental Issues (earthquake, flood and fire preparedness, pit cleaning, hydraulic oil disposal, building sway and more). The article submission deadline is April 15, and the advertising deadline is May 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.
12TH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST OPEN UNTIL MAY 24
Photo submissions are open for the 2024 Photo Contest until May 24. This year's contest offers a new category: NAEC (National Association of Elevator Contractors) Through the Years (in celebration of the association's 75th anniversary). Other categories include Projects In Action, Elevators/Lifts (Commercial), Elevators/Lifts (Private Residence), Escalators & Moving Walkways, Machines & Components, City Skylines and Tall Buildings, Historical/Legacy Equipment (pre-1965), Who Reads Elevator World?, Elevator Company Factories/Facilities, Hoistways and Illustrations. The nomination period will be followed by public voting, and winners will be featured in our August 2024 issue. Send us your best shots, and you could win one of many great prizes and be published in ELEVATOR WORLD magazine! We look forward to viewing the elevator world through your unique lens. For more details, rules and to submit your photos, visit our website.
EW SEEKING RESPONSES IN U.S. ELEVATOR SURVEY
In an effort to better serve the elevator industry, ELEVATOR WORLD is conducting a survey on the U.S. elevator industry. The information collected will be in used an upcoming issue of EW, and some of the results will be presented on April 15 at the National Association of Elevator Contractors Spring Educational Conference in Miramar Beach, Florida. Please provide your best possible answers as they relate to your business or employment. Your answers will be anonymous unless you choose to provide your contact details, which will not be published. All questions are optional. The survey will close on April 26 and is only for companies operating in the U.S. ā | | 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 | | | CIBES LIFT GROUP ANNOUNCES FOURTH U.S. ACQUISITION
Sweden-based Cibes Lift Group has acquired Area Access Inc., a distributor of vertical lifts headquartered in Virginia, expanding its presence in the U.S. and strengthening its capacity to deliver innovative solutions to customers across the country. This marks Cibes' fourth U.S. addition, and it is planned to be completed during the first quarter of 2024. Read more here
WAGO HIRES LAND AS L.A. REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
Wisconsin-headquartered WAGO, which offers products including connection components, electronics and automation technology for elevators, has hired Tom Land as regional sales manager for the Los Angeles (L.A.) area. With a strong background in automation, sales and field service, Land brings a wealth of knowledge to his new position. Read more here
IN MEMORIAM: WALTER RUBĆN GONZĆLEZ
The Argentine and international vertical-transportation (VT) sectors mourn Walter GonzĆ”lezĀ“s passing. He founded Soimet SA in 1969 together with his dearest friend NicolĆ”s Vrdoljak. In 1980, they obtained a European license to manufacture automatic elevator doors, marking a turning point in the history of the Argentine VT industry. Walter was born on December 6, 1937, in Avellaneda, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Of very humble origin, he painted advertising posters as a child and worked with an ironmonger and a blacksmith in his teens. Walter was a skillful and creative technician, capable of solving elevator problems and manufacturing any type of elevator doors for more than 50 years. | | REGISTRATION OPEN FOR LIFT EXPO POLAND
The inaugural Lift Expo Poland international lift, components and vertical-transportation technology trade fair will be held October 1-3 at Expo XXI Warsaw in Warsaw, Poland. The theme of the event is "Accessibility. Safety. Energy Efficiency." Warsaw represents 30% of the elevator market in Poland. Read more here
IN MEMORIAM: JOE SEIDL
Joe Seidl, who spent more than 30 years in the elevator industry and was an employee of Salisbury, Maryland-based Delaware Elevator, Inc., passed away in December 2023 at age 73. Seidl was a proud and highly decorated military veteran, receiving the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal for his service in the Vietnam War. Many would say that Seidl was a brilliant man who understood people on a level that few can. He often threatened to retire, but was quick to extend those terms year after year. Seidl was always up for an adventure and a challenge, never hesitating to take on jobs in remote, desolate locations or pack his bag to serve as the resident mechanic on monumental projects. His outlook on life and creativity made him a man who will not be forgotten. ā submitted by Delaware Elevator
EESF AGM SEES NEW BOARD MEMBERS SWORN IN
Three new Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF) board members were sworn in under the direction of Chair Sheila Sweet at the Foundation's Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Tampa, Florida, on March 6. The new board members are Pat Tobin of MEI-Total Elevator Solutions, Bobby Gibson of Formula Systems North America and Joel Frohlinger of the Pop/Joe Memorial Golf Outing. Read more here | | HAIDER DRIVE ELEVATOR MACHINES are proudly brought to you by Delco Elevator Products. Haider Drive is a full line of CSA-approved traction elevator machines, providing the perfect combination of performance, quality, and affordability. ECO gearless, PRO gearless, MRL, overhead geared, and basement application - Haider Drive covers it all. | Learn more about Haider Drive - https://rb.gy/hdjdwu | Get a quote today! āļø 1.866.900.3727 or info@delcoelevator.com Advertisement | | | HYBON COMPLETES PITLESS INSTALLATION FOR STATUE IN FIVE DAYS
Hybon Elevators and Escalators has announced the groundbreaking achievement of installing a pitless lift within the statue of Bir Lachit Borphukan at Lahdoigarh in India. Realty+ reports. The installation happened amidst preparations for the unveiling of the 125-ft statue in March by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Read more here
VIETNAM ELEVATOR EXPO 2024 ANNOUNCED
Organizers have announced the 3rd Vietnam International Elevator Expo on December 5-7 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Mihn City, Vietnam. The exhibition aims to create opportunities to develop the domestic market, as well as connect international elevator organizations and enterprises. Read more here
ALIMAK GROUP PUBLISHES ANNUAL AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
On March 19, Alimak Group announced it has published its Annual and Sustainability Report 2023, reflecting progress in execution of its New Heights program in a "challenging macroeconomic environment." The Swedish manufacturer of vertical-access solutions, including rack-and-pinion elevators, reported revenue of SEK7.1 billion (US$679 million), up from SEK4.5 billion (US$430.6 million), representing a growth of 57%. Read more here | | CHICILON MEDIA'S ELEVATOR SCREENS MEET IOT SAFETY STANDARDS
Vietnam's Chicilon Media has announced that its 27-in. TV-screen elevator media devices in office buildings and apartments meet all Internet of Things (IoT) device safety standards without any security risks, VN Express reports. The elevator media devices are tested based on the IoT-security-assessment method developed by the Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP), and the results were verified by Viettel Cyber Security. The assessment includes the security level of the devices' connectivity, the connection of the devices to websites or other administrative interfaces, any linked applications and information vulnerability. Chicilon Media's elevator screens passed for all four standards: not having applications that transmit data to third parties, not taking or storing images of viewers, no information gaps and meeting all information security requirements. Chicilon Media currently has more than 36,000 advertising screens with advanced technology, occupying 92% of the elevator media market share in apartment buildings and offices in key cities. The company's screen network also covers 14 airports and 41 supermarkets nationwide, reaching 40 million consumers daily.
NIPPON OTIS DIGITALLY CONNECTED ELEVATORS FOR NEW TOKYO LANDMARK
Nippon Otis Elevator Co. provided 14 digitally connected, smart elevators to the new Azabudai Hills mixed-use complex in Tokyo, Nippon Otis announced on March 21. The order includes four Gen2Ā® Premier lifts to serve the new Tokyo landmark, which combines upscale commercial, retail, residential and cultural facilities ā including a school, temple and art galleries ā within more than 161,700 m2 in the heart of downtown. Read more here
LIFTNET RELEASES LATEST VT EQUIPMENT-MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE SOLUTION
LiftNet, a Hyperion Solutions brand, recently announced its latest technological breakthrough: the LiftNet cloud-based, fully integrated vertical-transportation (VT) management and monitoring solution. The universal platform enables advanced data collection and instantaneous control of all elevators, escalators and moving walks for better safety, security and uptime ā regardless of brand. 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 | | | WOMAN FALLS 16 FT DOWN ELEVATOR SHAFT IN JERSEY CITY APARTMENT BUILDING
A 53-year-old woman fell approximately 16 ft down an elevator shaft at an apartment building in Jersey City, New Jersey, on March 18, CBS is among outlets to report. After retrieving her granddaughter from the bus stop, the woman opened the elevator door on the first floor and walked into an empty shaft, as the car was not there. Read more here
UNIVERSITY, NYC MTA DISAGREE ABOUT WHO SHOULD PAY FOR ADA-COMPLIANT ELEVATOR
Columbia University and the NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) disagree about who should pay for an American with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant elevator at the 125th Street subway station next to a new, 34-story Columbia University residential hall in West Harlem, Streetsblog NYC reports. The source observes the private, Ivy League school and MTA have been in a four-year "tug-of-war" over the school's decision to finance a wider escalator but not an elevator. 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 Advertisement | | | ENGINEERINGUK RESPONDS TO APPRENTICESHIPS REFORMS ANNOUNCEMENT
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is promising to create up to 20,000 more apprenticeships with a series of reforms including fully funding training for young people and cutting red tape for small businesses. Following the announcement, Beatrice Barleon, head of Policy & Public Affairs at EngineeringUK, said: "We welcome the Government's commitment to offer more support for apprenticeships, particularly recognizing the need to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with taking on more apprentices." Read more here
DENVER RTD ELEVATOR PILOT PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES
Denver, Colorado's Regional Transportation District (RTD) has launched a 90-day pilot program for select elevators to limit illegal activities and address long-standing complaints from riders, reports Progressive Railroading. Three elevators at high-usage rail stations will be reprogrammed to rest with their doors open until a destination floor is selected. 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 | | | ESCALATOR STOPS PLAGUE WESTERN RAILWAY STATIONS IN INDIA
Each escalator at stations on the Western Railway (WR) in India stops working an average of five times a day, according to officials, the Hindustan Times reports. Data from 2023 shows that the 106 escalators on stations between Churchgate and Virar were stopped more than 193,000 times during the course of the year. WR officials say the majority of the stops are from people pushing the "Stop" buttons for fun. Another reason that has come to light is that porters sometimes press the red "Stop" buttons to stop the escalators to increase the chances of getting hired by commuters carrying luggage. When the escalators are stopped, it takes 30-45 min on average to get them working again. The Central Railway, which has 101 escalators on the CSMT-Kalyan/Panvel route, does not maintain any record of escalator breakdowns.
MOMBASA ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTION FATALITY
A man fell to his death while installing a new elevator in an under-construction building in Mombasa, Kenya, Construction Kenya reports. The middle-aged man was working on an 18-story building opposite Sauti House. He died at the scene while his colleague was able to jump from the lift and escaped. The incident was under investigation at the time of the report. While it is still unclear how and why the accident occurred, human rights officials believe the accident could have been prevented, indicating that negligence played a significant role in the victim's death, the source reports. This fatality marked the third occurring in skyscraper construction in Mombasa in the past two years. | | 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 Ā© Elevator World, Inc., 354 Morgan Avenue, Mobile, AL 36606, phone: 251-479-4514, Internet: www.elevatorworld.com. | | | | |
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