| ELEVATOR WORLD's August Issue
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ELEVATOR WORLD's October 2024 issue will focus on Remote Monitoring and Maintenance. The article submission deadline is September 16, and the advertising deadline is October 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.
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. | | 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 | | | | FIRST EDITION OF TES DUBAI EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS
Organizers and exhibitors of The Elevator Show (TES) Dubai, planned on September 16-18 in Za'abeel Hall 6 of the Dubai World Trade Centre, are excited about the upcoming inaugural event since it is exceeding expectations. Fully booked on the tradeshow side with more than 100 exhibitors, TES Dubai is organized by AFAG Messen und Ausstellungen, organizer of interlift, together with Elevator World, Inc. Read more here
KONE NAMES CHUNPROM MD FOR THAILAND
KONE has named Penpisith Chunprom as its new managing director (MD) for Thailand. Chunprom assumed his new role in July from Edward Loy, who continues as MD for Southeast Asia. Based in Bangkok, Chunprom is charged with driving strategic and commercial goals across Thailand and in the region's emerging markets of Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos. Read more here | | | ATIS WELCOMES GRESSETT AS ELEVATOR CONSULTANT FOR SOUTHEAST
ATIS recently welcomed Ryan Gresset, a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, as an elevator consultant for the Southeast. Based in Georgia, Gressett boasts 20 years' experience including various leadership roles in the vertical-transportation (VT) industry. Prior to joining ATIS, he was a consultant in the Atlanta area for Lerch Bates Inc. Additional roles Gressett has held include regional director of operations for Fujitec in Atlanta, field quality manager — North America New Installation and Modernization — for TK Elevator and area operations manager at Schindler. In announcing his hiring, ATIS observed that Gressett led initiatives that enhanced service delivery, streamlined operations and improved quality standards. He is adept at VT system studies, modernization and compliance management, operational efficiency, strategic resource management, quality assurance and field operations.
INGLIS RETIRES FROM AUSTRALIA'S LESA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
John Inglis of Sydney, Australia, lifetime member and past president of the Lift Engineering Society of Australia (LESA), is retiring from LESA's Executive Committee, LESA President John Tibbetts announced. Instrumental in setting up LESA, Inglis' "wisdom, knowledge and commitment to LESA have been one of the driving forces" that helped the society grow and gain recognition. 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.
KONE PROVIDING VT FOR HAINAN CENTER SUPERTALL IN CHINA
KONE announced on August 14 it is providing the vertical-transportation (VT) system for the supertall Hainan Center in the CBD of Haikou, the capital city of Hainan — a tropical island in the South China Sea. Designed by HENN — Architecture and developed by Hainan Developing Holding Co., the 94-story structure is the only building above 400 m in a typhoon-prone area. Read more here
SOUTHWEST ELEVATOR PROMOTES GRAHAM TO OPERATIONS MANAGER
Southwest Elevator Co., headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, announced the promotion of Tony Graham to operations manager. Graham has been with Southwest Elevator for nearly 15 years, holding roles including elevator mechanic and service/repair superintendent. Prior to joining Southwest, Graham served as a modernization apprentice at Otis and a construction apprentice at TK Elevator. He is an International Union of Elevator Constructors elevator mechanic who specialized in electrical/electronics maintenance and repair technology while studying in the National Elevator Industry Education Program. "As our company continues to grow, we remain committed to promoting from within, confident we have the best talent," Southwest stated. "We look forward to Graham's continued success in his new role. | | 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 | | | | OTIS LAUNCHES GEN3 DIGITALLY CONNECTED ELEVATOR IN THAILAND
Otis launched its Gen3TM digitally connected elevator in Thailand during a launch event titled "Platform for Possibility" in Bangkok on August 16. Gen3 blends the proven flat-belt technology of the Gen2® elevator with the Otis ONETM Internet of Things digital platform, "providing an exceptional passenger experience with Ambiance aesthetics, PureTM fixtures, eViewTM infotainment and air-purification technology," Otis observed. Read more here
PAVILON PROMOTED TO KONE SALES EXECUTIVE IN CHICAGO
Eric Pavilon announced he has been promoted from senior sales consultant to sales executive at KONE in Chicago. Holding a bachelor's degree in construction management from Illinois State University, Pavilon joined the elevator industry in 2015 as an account manager at Urban Elevator Service in the Chicagoland area. Pavilon became a senior sales consultant at KONE in 2018. Read more here | | CAVINDER ELEVATOR CELEBRATES ONE-OF-A-KIND REDESIGN IN FLORIDA
Cavinder Elevator Co., Inc. recently celebrated completion of an elevator conversion at the Ocean Ritz condominium building in Panama City Beach, Florida. With Lerch Bates serving as consultant, the job involved converting an Otis Gen2® machine-room-less (MRL) system to a traditional, nonproprietary, overhead 1:1 roped traction system. The team got to work in January 2022, delivering the converted system to Ocean Ritz in July 2023. Built in 2006, Ocean Ritz boasts 64 units within 23 stories on the beachfront. Read more here
ELEVATORS BACK IN SERVICE AT NYC RESIDENTIAL TOWER
The three elevators at the 38-story Hunter's Point Commons residential tower in Long Island City, Queens, NYC, are working again after two units serving floors 15 to 38 had been out for more than a week, the Queens Chronicle reports. Tenant leader Matt Aaron said the elevators serving the 10-year-old, rent-controlled building have experienced "on-again, off-again mechanical trouble. 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 | | | STANNAH LAUNCHES UPLIFTS FOR ITALY, FRANCE AND U.K.
Stannah, a leading provider of lift solutions worldwide, has announced the launch of Uplifts by Stannah, its new dedicated homelift brand. Making its debut at Exposanità in Italy, the Uplifts team showcased what distributors can expect from the Uplifts range, which is available for order in Italy, France, and the U.K. The Uplifts range offers versatility and elegance, complementing any home decor. Read more here
FUJITEC HOLDS VT SAFETY TRAINING FOR CHILDREN IN JAPAN AND BEYOND
Fujitec recently held vertical-transportation (VT) safety training for children at Big Wing, Fujitec headquarters (HQ) in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, and local elementary schools. At Big Wing, Fujitec employees led students on a tour of the facilities and showed an educational video, followed by a quiz about the safe use of VT. Read more here
ENGINEERINGUK LEADER COMMENTS ON STEM EXAM RESULTS
Becca Gooch, head of Research at the nonprofit EngineeringUK organization, congratulated students receiving Advanced (A)- and two-year qualification (T)-level results in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects on August 15. "STEM A levels provide a key route into engineering and tech careers, and we are particularly pleased to see a slight uptick in the numbers of girls sitting A levels in computing and design and technology (D&T)," she said. Read more | | 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. DrakaEHC.com Advertisement | | | | PSTN SWITCHOVER COULD LEAVE PEOPLE STUCK IN LIFTS IN U.K.
The switchover from the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to the digital network in the U.K., set to be complete at the end of 2025 with the copper network fully retired by 2027, could leave some people stuck in lifts, according to BT Group, outlets including the Daily Mail report. BT, the U.K.'s leading fixed and mobile communications provider, urged lift manufacturers to test equipment ahead of the move away from the U.K.'s old copper landline network. Approximately 180,000 of the 300,000 lifts in the U.K. are linked to the more than 100-year-old network. After the change to digital, people trapped in elevators might not be able to trigger alarms. "We're calling on our critical national infrastructure customers to recognize they have an important stake in PSTN switch-off and take steps to safeguard their services now," BT Business Chief Executive Bas Burger said.
DUBAI'S IMTIAZ DEVELOPMENTS TAPS KONE FOR ITS 12 PROJECTS
Dubai-based Imtiaz Developments has selected KONE as the vertical-transportation (VT) provider for its 12 projects, Construction Week reported on August 16. In addition to elevators and escalators, KONE will provide solutions for VT maintenance, modernization, online connectivity and data-powered digital services. Read more here
LAS VEGAS AIRPORT GETTING ELEVATOR, ESCALATOR UPGRADES
A US$20.6 million federal grant will add new elevators and refurbish elevators and escalators at Harry Reid International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration announced and the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. Officials voted to add two elevators and modernize 38 passenger and freight elevators, as well as two escalators. Read more here | | Vision Plus has been developed as our most intuitive system for concise door control and paramount safety. The system is a door safety solution certified under the ASME 2022 code. It meets the requirements for object detection in both 2D and 3D without the need for extra devices, seamlessly integrating into the existing edge profile for quick and simple installation. https://www.formula-systems.com/products/vision-plus/ Advertisement | | | | LEEA LOOKS FORWARD TO LIFTEX 2024 AT OLYMPIA IN LONDON
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) looks forward to its flagship event, LiftEx 2024, on October 16-17 at the new West Hall of Olympia in London. LEEA describes the free-to-attend show as essential for lift safety professionals and anyone involved in using or procuring lift equipment or vital supporting services such as inspection, maintenance and training. Read more here
GS E&C IN TALKS TO SELL STAKE IN GS ELEVATOR
GS E&C is considering unloading control of some of its subsidiaries following its KRW388 billion (US$287 million) operating loss in 2023 — its first annual operating loss in 10 years – due to having to rebuild an apartment complex where an underground parking garage collapsed after the company's omission of rebar in multiple pillars, The Korea Times reports. The firm has entered into a procedure to sell its stake in GS Elevator. This is GS E&C's wholly owned subsidiary, which was founded in 2021 and has factories in Asan, South Chungcheong Province and Vietnam. Last year, GS Elevator failed, once again, to turn a profit, posting KRW34.1 billion in (US$25.5 million) sales and an operating loss of KRW16.1 billion (US$12 million). Officials say they are in talks with multiple companies and have not yet decided whether to sell part of or the entire stake. | | Interested in a gearless traction machine with a laser-focus on safety and longevity? Hollister-Whitney products are designed with the customer in mind. That means superior value and painless serviceability for decades of operation. The GL171X is a cost-effective, gearless solution designed to fit through 27-inch doors. Learn more about its powerful, energy–efficient performance. Advertisement | | | | MANCHESTER TOWER PLANS SUBMITTED
Hawkins\Brown's designs for a 23-story-tall build-to-rent tower in Manchester have been submitted for planning, Architects' Journal reports. The part-17 and part-23-story block is for a site on the corner of Cheetham Hill Road and Carnarvon Street. The scheme, for ZX Cheetham Hill Developments, would contain 237 build-to-rent flats with 91 m2 of commercial use on the ground floor. Read more here
MECHANIC DIES IN THAILAND AIRPORT ELEVATOR INCIDENT
A 22-year-old mechanic was crushed to death under a glass elevator at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Thailand on August 13, the Daily Beast is among outlets to report. The victim was working at the bottom of the shaft, reportedly attempting to retrieve a wrench from the shaft, at the time of the incident. The glass cabin then descended on top of him, leading to a catastrophic head injury. Read more | | LAST CHANCE! 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 before August 26 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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