| ELEVATOR WORLD's August Issue
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Special Regional Section: The Mid-Atlantic: Workforce Development; Riding the Ups and Downs… Columns: An Industry Evolving and United; The National Association of Elevator Contractors 2000-2024… Subscribe or log in here to read more than 5,000+ searchable articles, news briefs, blog posts and more. | | EW OCTOBER: SPECIAL OPERATIONS LIFTS, PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
ELEVATOR WORLD's October 2024 issue will focus on Special Operation Lifts (Emergency and evacuation lifts, Sabbath operation, LU/LAs and more) and will feature the Product of the Year nominees. The article submission deadline is August 16, and the advertising deadline is September 2. 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.
PRODUCT OF THE YEAR SUBMISSION DEADLINE AUGUST 26
The submission deadline for ELEVATOR WORLD's fourth annual Product of the Year Award is August 26. Product of the Year Award recognizes outstanding product development achievements of manufacturers whose products are considered particularly noteworthy or innovative. The product(s) should represent any of the following qualities: a significant advancement in a technology or its application, an exceptionally innovative design, a substantial achievement in price/performance, improvements in design performance and a potential for new product designs/opportunities. To learn more about how your company can participate in the 2024 contest, download and complete the 2024 entry form. | | 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 | | | | MOUNCE PROMOTED TO CHIEF COMMERICAL OFFICER AT HYPERION SOLUTIONS
Memphis, Tennessee-headquartered Hyperion Solutions announced on August 6 that Andrew Mounce has been promoted from vice president of technical services to chief commercial officer. Since joining Hyperion in July 2023, Mounce has been instrumental as a commercial leader since the company's restructuring in early May. He holds a BS in leadership and management studies from the United States Military Academy West Point and an Executive MBA in management and strategy from Fordham University. Read more here
TKE SHAREHOLDERS APPOINT NEW SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER
Shareholders of TK Elevator GmbH (TKE) announced they have appointed Isabel Hartung to TKE's Supervisory Board. Hartung's business experience includes nearly seven years at TRUMPF SE + Co. KG, a provider of manufacturing solutions in the fields of machine tools, laser technology, electronics and Industry 4.0. Read more here | | | ATTA ELEVATORS EXPANDS TO WINNIPEG, MB
ATTA Elevators, a full-service elevator and escalator company headquartered in Ontario, Canada, has announced the opening of its Manitoba office based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Vince Levenec, regional vice president, will lead ATTA Manitoba and oversee all day-to-day operations in the Manitoba market. Read more here
MAD ELEVATOR EXPANDS TO U.S. WITH DALLAS AREA FACILITY
MAD Elevator Inc., headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, is expanding to the U.S. with a new manufacturing facility in the Dallas, Texas, area. MAD Marketing Manager Anupa Simon tells ELEVATOR WORLD the company will open the new facility by the end of the year to continue to grow its manufacturing capacity. "As we continue to grow, it only makes sense to get closer to our customers the U.S.," she said. 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 | | | | 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.
HYUNDAI ELEVATOR, KAKAO MOBILITY JOIN FORCES ON ELEVATOR-ROBOT INTEGRATION INITIATIVE
South Korea's Hyundai Elevator Co. announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kakao Mobility Corp. to develop standards for integrating elevators and robots, outlets including The Korea Economic Daily reported on August 8. Under the MoU, the companies will establish the Technology Enhancement Advisory Group to collaborate in areas such as "vertical logistics within buildings and service sales and promotion." 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 | | | | MESA MEMBERS GATHER FOR A BOAT CRUISE
Members of the Massachusetts Elevator Safety Association (MESA) gathered for a boat cruise on July 17 from the Boston Seaport Fan Pier. On a beautiful New England summer day, approximately 40 guests enjoyed plentiful libations and a catered feast that included chicken, pizza and salads. Read more here
FUJITEC RECEIVES ORDER FOR 138 ESCALATORS FOR SHENYANG SUBWAY
Fujitec Co., Ltd. announced on August 6 it received an order through its Chinese subsidiary, Huasheng Fujitec Elevator Co., Ltd., to supply 138 escalators for Metro Line 3 in Shenyang, a city in northeast China. The project is scheduled for completion in December 2025, bringing the total number of escalators Fujitec has supplied to the city's subway system to 339. Read more here
CECA PRAIRIE REGION MEETING AND AEDARSA ALBERTA ELEVATOR SEMINAR COMING UP
The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) reminds all interested parties that registration is now open for the Alberta Elevating Devices and Amusement Rides Safety Association (AEDARSA) Alberta Elevator Industry Seminar, planned on October 17-18 at the JW Marriott Edmonton Ice District Hotel. On October 16, prior to the seminar, there will be a CECA Prairie Region meeting and social at the same hotel. Read more here | | U.K.'S NETWORK RAIL ANNOUNCES MULTI-MILLION-POUND ESCALATOR UPGRADE
The U.K.'s Network Rail is investing GBP12.5 million (US$15.9 million) to replace 14 escalators at four stations across the Merseyrail network over the next three years, RailUK reports. The escalators have reached the end of their life and need to be replaced. The work will make sure the escalators are safe and reliable for passengers for years to come. Escalators at Liverpool Lime Street, Moorfields, James Street and Hamilton Square will be improved. Read more here
MODERN ELEVATOR PROVIDING THREE ELEVATORS AT KEY BROOKLYN MTA STATION
Modern Elevator, which has a location in Carlstadt, New Jersey, is providing three new elevators at the Classon Avenue Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) subway station in Brooklyn, NY, the NYC MTA tells ELEVATOR WORLD. The work, for which ground was broken on August 5, is part of a US$850 million program largely covered by federal funds that will see 13 MTA stations made fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, outlets including amNewYork reported. Read more here | | Push Buttons That Eclipse All Others. The Eclipse Series of push buttons from Innovation offers more styles, finishes, and seven ultra-bright colors with metal halos. Proudly made in the U.S.A., you can choose from a wide selection of metals, finishes, and profile configurations. Vivid LED colors include red, blue, green, purple, white, orange, and lime green. www.innovationind.com Advertisement | | | SCHINDLER TO PROVIDE 293 UNITS FOR SAUDI ARABIA PROJECT
Schindler Olayan will provide a total of 293 elevators, escalators and moving walks to the new multi-purpose project The Avenues – Riyadh in the Saudi Arabian capital, which will cover an area of over 1.8 million m2. Schindler Olayan will provide 134 Schindler 5500 elevators (including 45 passenger elevators and 89 service elevators), one Schindler 2600 elevator, 150 Schindler 9300 escalators and eight Schindler 9500 moving walks. All units will be cloud-connected, which will allow them to be monitored 24/7. Schindler ActionBoard will provide the customer with a real-time overview of all elevator and escalator activity, making it easier to prioritize tasks — whether it is performance checks, planning maintenance, data-exchange or monitoring of general statistics. Once completed, The Avenues – Riyadh will be home to the largest commercial mall in the Middle East — which alone will cover an area of 388,000 m2 — and comprise five multipurpose towers that will house hotels, residential apartments and offices. The design blends traditional Salmani architecture with modern design and has already obtained the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification by the American Green Building Council.
JNL LIFT SERVICES PARTNERS WITH SIMS4LIFTS
London-based JNL Lift Services has enhanced both its operational efficiency and service quality following its partnership with lift SIM provider SIMS4Lifts. Established in 2020, JNL Lift Services provides lift solutions for new lifts across a wide range of applications in high-traffic areas, from lifting people in low- and high-rise buildings to lifting cars and vehicles in parking garages. Read more here
DUBAI COMPANY DEBUTS RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR SCREENS IN U.K.
Digital screens have been placed in residential elevators at the Royal Wharf development in London in partnership with developer Oxley, allowing property partners to create, upload and display important community messages in real-time, ThisWeekinFM.com reports. Read more here | | | ELEVATOR INSPECTOR MAKES LIST OF "SURPRISING" HIGH-PAYING OCCUPATIONS
International Business Times has released a list of "Nine Surprising Occupations That Pay More Than $40K Yearly," showcasing high-paying positions that are available in unexpected industries. Elevator inspector ended up No. 4 on the list with listed average pay of US$72,046. The article describes the position in this way: "The crucial role of an elevator inspector is to ensure the safe operation of elevators and escalators." Read more here
ELEVATORS PLAY ROLE IN Z6 TOWER AS FIRST NET-ZERO CERTIFIED OPERATIONAL SKYSCRAPER IN CHINA
Located in the heart of Beijing's Central Business District, the Z6 tower, designed by Foster + Partners, has become China's first high-rise office building to achieve "Net Zero Carbon Outstanding" certification, ArchDaily reports. The project received this recognition by passing the "Net Zero Carbon Building Evaluation System," which was developed by the British Research Establishment (BRE) and TÜV Rheinland Greater China based on BREEAM standards. The tower achieves a 47% reduction in operational carbon emissions in comparison to the nation's baseline due to its unique mechanical systems, smart building controls, energy feedback elevators and on-site renewables. The plan is to offset the remaining 53% of emissions using off-site renewables after the building's completion. The building prioritizes greenery, natural ventilation and daylight. The atrium façades incorporate a natural ventilation system, allowing hot air to rise and exit the building. Z6 Tower also aims for full building lifecycle net zero carbon by offsetting embodied carbon upon completion. The project aspires to earn the highest Chinese Green Building three-star rating, along with international LEED Gold and WELL Platinum certifications. | | NAEC's NexGen & CECA's 19-39 Group are hosting two upcoming networking events. The first event is a Virtual Social Hour. Join us for an evening of networking and meeting new peers in the industry! The second event will be our United Mixer in Atlantic City at the iconic Steel Pier. Questions? Contact Danielle Chappelear, danielle@naec.org. Advertisement | | | | TORONTO TOWER PROPOSAL GETS TALLER FOLLOWING MTSA DESIGNATION
Following the Canadian province of Ontario establishing so-called Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs), a plan for a residential tower at 2810 Bayview Avenue in Toronto has evolved from a previous developer's proposal for a seven-story building to one reaching 42 stories, Urban Toronto reports. Read more here
LIFT ENTRAPMENT IN NOIDA, INDIA, RAISES SAFETY CONCERNS
The entrapment of a 16-year-old boy in a lift in a newly constructed condominium tower in Noida, India, on August 11 raises safety concerns, despite passage of the Uttar Pradesh Lifts and Escalators Act 2024 in February, The Times of India reports. The boy was attempting to take the lift from the 13th to the ground floor of the tower in Greater Noida when it became stuck on the eighth floor. When a guard arrived to assist, the lock malfunctioned, and residents ended up using a crowbar to pry open the door and release the boy — an incident that was captured on video. The boy's mother said the lift has been in poor working condition since the tower was constructed last year. A property representative failed to respond to multiple requests for comment. | | LAST CHANCE! Voting closes for the 2024 Ellies Awards Program on August 14! This annual elevator industry awards program recognizes North American elevator and escalator vertical-transportation industry businesses that go above and beyond for their customers, employees, communities, and the industry as a whole. The Ellie Awards will then be presented at the UNITED Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in September. Vote today! Advertisement | | | | PLANS SUBMITTED FOR 36-STORY TOWER IN LONDON
3XN Architects has submitted plans for a 36-story office tower by the Walkie Talkie in the City of London, Architects' Journal reports. Working with developers Sellar and Obayashi Properties, 3XN wants to demolish an eight-story building at 60 Gracechurch Street and replace it with a "calm, elegant" tower. The new skyscraper would provide roughly 40,000 m2 of office space across 32 stories. The ground floor would feature access to offices, as well as a café and access to a public terrace. 3XN said the tower comprises "three main elements": a 28-story tower atop a two-story portico and a six-story podium. Plans for the 3XN tower on Gracechurch Street were first unveiled in April, with further details shown off at a second round of public consultation in May. If planning is approved, work on the scheme is expected to begin in 2026, with completion in 2029.
SOM PARTNERS WITH SWISS COMPANY TO DEVELOP RENEWABLE ENERGY-STORING SKYSCRAPER
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the Chicago-based architecture and engineering firm behind some of the world's tallest towers — including NYC's One World Trade Center, Chicago's Willis Tower and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai — has partnered with Lugano, Switzerland-headquartered Energy Vault to develop a skyscraper that stores renewable energy, CNN is among outlets to report. 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 and Lindsay Fletcher. 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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