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ELEVATOR WORLD's September 2024 issue will be the United Issue with a focus on Hoistway Tools, Components and Products. There will be special distribution at United 2024. The article submission deadline is July 15, and the advertising deadline is August 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.
SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT FOR THE EW PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Submissions are now being accepted for the ELEVATOR WORLD 27th Annual Project of the Year Awards. We are seeking submissions of projects featuring vertical, horizontal or inclined transportation systems with an innovative design, special application or approach that solved a major problem or overcame a unique challenge. Projects will be judged on innovation, originality and creativity, challenges overcome, installation methods and techniques and use of advanced technology and overall quality of presentation. This year's categories are Elevators, New Construction; Elevators, Modernization; Escalators, New Construction; Escalators, Modernization; Moving Walks; Inclined Elevators; Platform Lifts & Stairway Chairlifts; Private-Residence Elevators; and Special-Purpose Lifts. All entries will be judged and categorized as received by an impartial panel of experienced industry experts and professionals. Winning entries will be published in the January 2025 issue of ELEVATOR WORLD. Winners in each category will be acknowledged with an award of recognition. The submission deadline is September 30.
NAEC WiM SEEKS INPUT FOR UPCOMING VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE
The National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) Women in Motion (WiM) group seeks input as it prepares for a virtual roundtable on July 30 from 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. ET. "Your insights are invaluable in shaping discussion topics for this event," NAEC National Development Officer Lori Wolking said, inviting interested parties to take a few moments to complete a short survey by June 28. Read more here | | Draka EHC, a brand of Prysmian, 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 | DrakaEHC.com Advertisement | | | | APi GROUP AIMS TO "BUILD A US$1-BILLION-PLUS ELEVATOR AND ESCALATOR SERVICES PLATFORM"
Following the acquisition of Tampa, Florida-based Elevated Facilities Services Group, Minnesota-based APi Group Corp. plans to "build a US$1-billion elevator and escalator services platform over the long term" through organic growth, cross-selling with APi's life-safety businesses and a "robust M&A pipeline," APi Group CEO Russell Becker tells Engineering News-Record. Read more here
TKE SECURES LANDMARK ELEVATOR SERVICE CONTRACT IN DENMARK
TK Elevator's (TKE) Universal Service platform was a key factor in securing a service contract that includes approximately 3,000 elevators across Denmark. TKE on June 20 announced the landmark achievement, representing the largest service tender ever secured in Europe. The contract was awarded by Denmark's State and Municipalities' Procurement Service. Read more here
EMILY PINCUS NAMED PRESIDENT OF PINCUS ELEVATOR CO.
Emily Pincus announced that she has transitioned from chief financial officer (CFO) to president of Pincus Elevator Co., Inc., based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Pincus Elevator has provided elevator installation, maintenance, modernization and repair to clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware since 1953. 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 | | | | THIRD ANNUAL LOUIS J. MEZZO GOLF OUTING A GREAT SUCCESS
The third annual Louis J. Mezzo Golf Outing on June 13 at Harrison Meadows Country Club in Harrison, New York, was a great success, with approximately 100 participating under sunny skies and warm temperatures. "The craziest thing happened!" said president of NYC-based Dynasty Elevator John Mezzo, who founded the event in memory of his late father. Read more here
EW PARTNERS WITH CHICAGO BUILD, "BIGGEST FESTIVAL OF CONSTRUCTION IN THE MIDWEST"
ELEVATOR WORLD is partnering with Chicago Build, an event planned on October 22-23 at McCormick Place convention center in Chicago that promises to bring together more than 30,000 architecture, engineering and construction professionals for networking, education and a tradeshow. Read more here
OHIO-BASED WURTEC TO BE FEATURED ON NATIONAL TV SHOW
Toledo, Ohio-headquartered Wurtec, founded in 1985 as a seller of elevator tools and since growing into a provider of complete elevator packages and high-tech solutions, will be featured on the "World's Greatest!" television show, Wurtec announced. A national television series on the Bloomberg Network, "World's Greatest!" "takes viewers on a fast-paced tour around the world, featuring behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with some of the most amazing and unique companies, products, people and travel destinations the world has to offer," according to Bloomberg. Wurtec is set to be featured on June 29 and July 6, both at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. | | HYUNDAI ELEVATOR TO PARTICIPATE IN PAID-IN CAPITAL INCREASE FOR SUBSIDIARY
Hyundai Elevator announced that it will participate in the paid-in capital increase of its subsidiary in Türkiye, Maeil Business Newspaper reports. Hyundai Elevator plans to invest $41 million in installments by June 4, 2026. The paid-in capital increase will be carried out in the form of a shareholder allocation increase. The Hyundai Elevator Türkiye Corp. will use the increase as operating funds and as debt repayment funds. Read more here
TURKMENISTAN TO RAMP UP ELEVATOR PRODUCTION
Deputy Chairman of the Government of Turkmenistan Baymyrat Annamammedov said during a June 22 meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers that facilities for both producing and repairing elevators will be set up in the Central Asian country, Trend News Agency reports. Residential buildings and other modern structures are being built, and they will need elevators, he observed. 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. Advertisement | | | | SIMS4LIFTS ANNOUNCES TECH PORTAL FOR CLIENTS
London-based SIMS4Lifts has unveiled a new and innovative tech portal that provides 24/7 access to SIM card management. In working with its client base, SIMS4Lifts gained firsthand insight into the challenges lift operators face in not only upgrading its communication systems, but also in ensuring they have full network coverage at all times. Due to this, the company has launched a dedicated self-management portal specifically for lift operators, which not only enables users to activate SIMs after hours via 24/7 remote access – meaning they can effectively plan their week over the weekend and activate SIMS they already have in their offices — but also enables operators to easily label, manage and even resell SIM to building providers. Chaim Grunfeld, co-founder and director of SIMS4Lifts, said, "Since launching the portal in May, all lift operators have been able to eliminate outdated processes like relying on spreadsheets and even reselling SIMs to building managers for additional income." SIMS4Lifts was founded by experienced telecom experts Grunfeld and Chaim Berkowicz in late 2023 to help lift operators make the all-important switch from outdated communication systems to a global system for mobile communication (GSM). | | 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 | | | | OHIO COMMISSIONERS CHOOSE FINANCING FOR ELEVATOR ADDITION
Defiance County commissioners in Ohio have chosen a financing option for the upcoming multimillion dollar courthouse elevator addition project designed by Beilharz Architects, The Crescent-News reports. The commissioners decided to go with the "direct placement" method, which would commit commissioners to a 15-year annual payment of US$323,000 at about 4.5% interest on US$3.5 million. Read more here
COMMUTERS PETITION FOR ELEVATOR AT BRONX STATION
A resident living near Bronx, New York's Spuyten Duyvil Metro-North station has created a petition in an attempt to get an elevator at the station or put the idea on the NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authorities' (MTA) radar, The Riverdale Press reports. The Spuyten Duyvil station was constructed in 1983. Read more here
FUJITEC TAIWAN, SINGAPORE AND ARGENTINA WORK TOWARD SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
Fujitec locations in Taiwan, Singapore and Argentina are taking action to further the company's sustainability goals under the Move On 5 medium-term management plan that aims to achieve a 46% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 2019. In 2023, Fujitec Taiwan conducted beach cleanup activities that involved nearly 400 employees and their families picking up trash and driftwood. 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 | | | | FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO 79 ELEVATOR INCIDENTS IN KUWAIT CITY DURING POWER OUTAGE
Firefighters in Kuwait City, Kuwait, responded to 79 elevator malfunction complaints during a power outage on June 19, mostly involving passengers trapped inside units, the Arab Times reports. No injuries were reported. In a statement that same day, Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said there would be scheduled power cuts for up to 2 h a day as "climate change causes temperatures to rise," outlets including France 24 reported. Read more here
CANADA SCHOOL GETS STAIRLIFT BASED ON STUDENT PETITION
A stairlift is being installed at Fairview Junior High School in Halifax, Canada, after a 15-year-old student launched a petition in February for having one installed in the school since some students could not access the school's technology-education classroom in the basement, CBC News reports. The petition called for a lift on the stairs that lead to the classroom so that barriers could be removed for students who use mobility aids, the source reports. The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) said it had already recognized the issue and was working through a procurement process. The lift was expected to be in place by March, but this was changed to the end of May when it was determined a specialty lift was needed. HRCE said the lift is now in place. "Installation and testing of the chairlift at Fairview Junior High has been completed. Inspection by the Department of Labour is the next step and once approved, it will be operational for students," a statement released to CBC News said. No timeline for the inspection was provided. | | | LIFT MECHANIC DIES IN INCIDENT IN INDIA BUILDING
A 27-year-old lift mechanic was crushed to death after being caught between an elevator car and a wall while fixing an elevator in a five-story commercial building in Sector 41 in Gurgaon, India, the Times of India reports. An inspector reported that the senser of the lift was reportedly malfunctioning. The elevator car had stopped on the fourth floor and the victim was examining the safety doors on the second floor when the elevator came down suddenly. Fire officials had to use tools to open the door to the space to get to the victim.
ASME APPOINTS MANAGING DIRECTOR OF PUBLISHING
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has appointed Christine Reilley managing director of publishing, reporting to Chief Operating Officer Jeff Patterson. One of the largest technical publishing operations in the world, ASME offers thousands of titles including some of the engineering profession's most prestigious peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings and ASME Press e-books. Read more here | | | RECORD ATTENDANCE FOR NORTHAMPTON TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
On June 14, Merged Futures 6 attracted a record 350 attendees who heard 18 presentations across five rooms and browsed 20 exhibitions. The sixth annual conference showcasing innovation within local businesses, West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) and held at the University of Northampton (UON) last week, was the biggest yet. Read more here
TWO-TOWER "GATEWAY TO THE CHICAGO RIVER" BREAKS GROUND IN CHICAGO
Local elected officials, project partners, labor leaders and community stakeholders gathered on June 17 for a groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of a two-tower residential complex at 400 Lake Shore Drive in downtown Chicago, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat reports. Developed by Related Midwest and designed by the Chicago office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill with David Childs, the skyscrapers will rise on the last undeveloped parcel of land where the Chicago River and Lake Michigan meet. Read more here
BINGHATTI LAUNCHES US$816-MILLION TOWER IN DUBAI'S BUSINESS BAY
Construction Week reports that Dubai-based developer Binghatti has launched its latest project: a luxury residential tower called One by Binghatti situated in Dubai's Business Bay. Appearing to be roughly 60 stories, a rendering shows a series of stacked, uniform boxes with rows of balconied residences. If it's built, the new tower will be in close proximity to other Binghatti luxury residential projects. Read more here | | EW's fourth annual Product of the Year Award recognizes the outstanding achievements of manufacturers whose products are considered particularly noteworthy or innovative. If you have a new (or significantly redesigned) product released on the market between March 2023 – July 2024, submit it for consideration at https://elevatorworld.com/contests/product-of-the-year/ 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, www.elevatorworld.com. | | | | |
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