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ELEVATOR WORLD's July 2024 issue will focus on Building Conversions. The article submission deadline is May 15, and the advertising deadline is June 3. 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. | | 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 | | | KONE INDIA EXPANDS PRESENCE IN BANGALORE
KONE Elevators India has expanded its presence in Bangalore, India, by setting up a new office at Abhaya Heights, Bannerghatta Road, J.P. Nagar, according to the Press Trust of India. This new office — located in what is known as the "Silicon Valley of India" — will provide services such as sales, installation, service and modernization to support increasing customer demand and expectations in the city and deliver exceptional value for customers. Read more here
APi GROUP ACQUIRES ELEVATED FACILITY SERVICES GROUP
APi Group Corp., headquartered in New Brighton, Minnesota, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tampa, Florida-based Elevated Facility Services Group, a provider of contractually based services for all major brands of elevator and escalator equipment, from a fund managed by L Squared Capital Partners for approximately US$570 million in cash. 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 | | | FABACAB INTRODUCES "GOING UP" VT PODCAST
Elevator cab interior specialist FabACab has launched the "Going Up" elevator podcast, described as "your new go-to source for all things in the elevator and vertical-transportation (VT) industry." Hosted by FabACab Senior Sales Representative Zarah Shejule, the inaugural episode features FabACab co-founders Bobby Haskett and Josh Anderson. Read more here
IES ACQUIRES LOUISIANA-BASED STRATOS ELEVATOR
Integrity Elevator Solutions (IES), an elevator maintenance, repair and modernization provider serving Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana, has acquired Stratos Elevator, Inc., a leading independent unionized company in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana, area, Maven Group announced on April 23. IES President Brent Stark described the deal as "the logical next step in our exciting journey of continued growth" as the company expands into the Baton Rouge and New Orleans markets. With more than 40 years in the industry and nearing retirement, Stratos President Richie Doiron is supporting the IES team during the transition. Dorion observed IES leadership "has similar values to mine and will continue the Stratos legacy when working with my longtime customers and employees." He also thanked Maven Group for putting Stratos in touch with potential partners and helping him "navigate through the entire process from start to finish." | | BART AGREES TO ADDRESS ELEVATOR ISSUES
In a settlement agreement approved by a federal judge, San Francisco's Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has agreed to work toward improving train accessibility, according to a news release from groups that pushed for the change, MSN reports. This includes implementing a strategic maintenance plan to renovate its 87 station elevators, promptly repair out-of-service station elevators and escalators and implement a preventive plan to ensure routine access. Read more here
SWITZERLAND EVENT TO FOCUS ON CITIES OF THE FUTURE
neext, along with host Schindler Aufzüge AG, is presenting "City of the Future – Sustainable. Connected. Worth living." on April 25 in Lucerne, Switzerland. The program will look at the specific measures that need to be taken to promote a sustainable and connected environment in the city of the future and to what extent the strategies for minimizing ecological impact and maximizing the quality of life in the city of the future are aimed at creating a future-oriented and sustainable metropolis. Read more here | | SCHINDLER ACHIEVES TWO COMPANYWIDE ISO CERTIFICATIONS
Schindler Elevator Corp., with U.S. headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, and Canadian headquarters in Toronto, announced in April it has become the first North American elevator company to achieve two companywide, global International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certifications: ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 14001 for environmental management systems. Unlike previous certifications that have been limited to a singular business operation, these are the first to be implemented across the entire value chain. Schindler observes it has been a consistent sustainability leader in the elevator industry, earning North America's first LEED Gold green-building certification for its manufacturing facility in Hanover, Pennsylvania, in 2014. Most recently, Schindler established an internal cross-functional sustainability committee as part of its commitment to achieving net zero by 2040. This year, Schindler, founded in Switzerland in 1874, is pursuing ISO 45001 certification, which is the global standard for managing occupational health and safety risk.
TATTOLI ELECTED CONVENER OF EFESME CEN TC 10/WG 7
The European Federation for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EFESME) announced that Paolo Tattoli was elected convener of the EFEME European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee (TC) 10/Working Group (WG) 7 in March. CEN TC 10/WG 7 covers accessibility to lifts for persons including those with disabilities. 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 | | | SOUTH DAKOTA NATIONAL PARK GETTING ELEVATOR REBUILD
Wind Cave National Park in southwest South Dakota will suspend cave tours on May 1 to accommodate a "complete overhaul of the elevator system," which has been problematic for several years due to its aging components, the South Dakota Searchlight reports. Over the past five years, tours have been canceled on several occasions due to the elevator system, which has parts dating back to the 1930s, and many repairs have taken place over the years. Read more here
SBTi APPROVES OTIS' GHG EMISSIONS REDUCTION TARGETS
Otis has announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved its near-term science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets. Otis' SBTi-approved targets are as follows: reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 55% by 2033 from a 2021 base year and reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, business travel and use of sold products 33% within the same timeframe. These targets demonstrate the company's commitment to meeting the objective of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. SBTi is a partnership between Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF). SBTi defines and promotes best practices in science-based target setting, offers resources and guidance to reduce barriers to adoption and independently assesses and approves companies' targets. | | A LOOK AT SCHINDLER'S 2024 SALES TARGETS
Schindler reiterated its full-year revenue guidance for low single-digit percentage growth, cutting expectations for new installations in China, Reuters reports. Chinese installations outpaced the rest of the Asia-Pacific in units and value in the first quarter, but weakness in the country's construction activity would likely weigh on future orders, according to Schindler, which expects new installations in China to decline by more than 10% this year, compared to the 5% to 10% forecasted drop. Read more here
LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT ADDRESSES FINDINGS IN ELEVATOR INCIDENT
The Lagos State Government has made public the panel's findings on what caused the death of a physician in an elevator incident at a hospital in Odan, Lagos Island, Nigeria, in August 2023, Gistlover.com reports. In a press release, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Strategy Olumide Sogunle stated that the Lagos State Government had already taken some initial actions in response to the panel's recommendations. Read more here | | Effective April 29, 2024 – Draka EHC is proud to announce the relocation and expansion of its Regional Distribution Center (RDC) in Chicago, IL – shifting supply and service operations to its new RDC in Lebanon, IN. Opened in 1998, spanning 305,000ft 2, Prysmian's state-of-the-art Lebanon facility consists of twenty-six shipping docks, twenty receiving docks, fifty highly trained associates and eight cut lines. DrakaEHC.com | prysmian.com Advertisement | | | NORTH AMERICAN ELEVATOR WRAPPING UP MAJOR BRONX INDUSTRIAL INSTALL
North American Elevator, headquartered in Linden, New Jersey, and celebrating its 20th anniversary in April, is wrapping up a US$6.5-million elevator install at the 1.3 million-ft2 Bronx Logistics Center, a five-story industrial building in the Hunts Point area. The property was designed by ARCO Design/Build Industrial and developed by Turnbridge Equities, and construction completed in 2Q 2024. Read more here
CONNECTICUT STATE CAPITOL BUILDING FACING VT ISSUES
The Connecticut State Capitol has experienced breakdowns in its elevators and escalators during the final few weeks of the legislative session, and the estimated price tag to replace the vertical transportation (VT) might exceed US$10 million, the New Haven Register reports. Additionally, the escalators to the first floor are too narrow to meet Americans with Disability Act requirements. "As with any almost-40-year-old building, our elevators, escalators and travelator are all approaching their end of life," James Tamburro, executive director of the Office of Legislative Management, said, adding that they have tried to stay on top of the repairs and are working with a consultant to determine the cost to fix them. His office asked in March for US$8 million for repairs in the capital budget that would take effect on July 1. | | UKCW LONDON AND CONSTRUCTION SPORT HIT THE ROAD FOR "GUMBALL RALLY"
UK Construction Week (UKCW) London has announced that it is once again partnering with the Construction Sport charity and On The Tools on an exciting "Gumball" style Van Rally, which will travel more than 1,000 mi. across the U.K., to raise funds and support construction families affected by suicide. Read more here
SWECO LANDS EUR6-MILLION DESIGN CONTRACT FOR FINLAND TRAMWAY
Stockholm, Sweden-headquartered Sweco, a leading European engineering and architecture consultancy, announced on April 17 it has been awarded a EUR6-million (US$6.4 million) contract to design the first tramway in the City of Turku, Finland. Including the design of 19 new stations along the 12-km stretch between the city center and the Varissuo area, construction of the tramway is expected to take place from 2026 to 2031. Read more here | | SUBMISSIONS FOR OUR 12TH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST are now open until May 24, 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 | | | ONTARIO TO BRING MASS-TIMBER CONSTRUCTION UP TO 18 STORIES
In a move aimed at building homes faster and reducing costs over time, the Canadian province of Ontario plans to increase the allowed height of mass-timber buildings from 12 to 18 stories, the province reports. Amending the building code to permit taller mass-timber structures also promises to support well-paying jobs in technology, engineering design, manufacturing and forestry, a sector that generates nearly CAD21 billion (US$15.2 billion) in annual revenue and supports more than 142 jobs in the province. Read more here
EAST LONDON TOWER HEIGHT INCREASE APPROVED
Developer Chalegrove Properties received approval from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities for its proposals to increase the height of 225 Marsh Wall on the Isle of Dogs in east London to 56 stories – a plan rejected by Tower Hamlets Council in 2022, Building Design reports. The development is now being marketed as One Thames Quay. Read more here | | HUDSON YARDS' VESSEL SET TO REOPEN
The Thomas Heatherwick-designed Vessel in Hudson Yards on Manhattan's far West Side is set to reopen "at some point this year" after closing indefinity in 2021 in the wake of four people jumping from the 150-ft-tall structure to their deaths, Hyperallergic is among outlets to report. The move was announced by Related Cos., owner of the honeycomb-shaped, US$260-million tourist attraction, on April 12. Read more here | | Pre-order your limited-edition print copy of NAEC 75. This book celebrates the National Association of Elevator Contractors' (NAEC) 75th anniversary with a look back at its enduring history in the elevator industry. You don't want to miss out on this historic 75th anniversary book full of photos of the movers and shakers, friends and family who created and nurtured this great association through the years. Click here to place your order 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, Internet: www.elevatorworld.com. | | | | |
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