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ELEVATOR WORLD's January 2025 issue will focus on Safety (products, systems, public/field) and feature the 2025 Project of the Year Winners. The article submission deadline is November 15, and the advertising deadline is December 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.
PROJECT OF THE YEAR DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 30
The submission deadline for ELEVATOR WORLD'S 27th annual Project of the Year Awards has been extended to October 30. 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 are 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. | | 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 | | | | KONE ELEVATORS INDIA EXPANDS WITH A NEW OFFICE IN KERALA
KONE Elevators India has announced the opening of its new office in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, CXOtoday.com reports. The new office, located on Ulloor-Akkulam Road, will cater to KONE India's existing projects, such as Sun Tech Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., SFS Retreat, Favourite Homes, Techno Park, Infosys and Artech Projects in Trivandrum, as well as the upcoming projects in the area. Read more here
QUALITY ELEVATORS PARTNERS WITH AXXIOM ELEVATOR
Washington, D.C.-based Quality Elevator has announced a partnership with Axxiom Elevator, an independent elevator services company doing business across Florida, Arizona and the Washington, D.C. area. Jeremy Metzger, CEO of Axxiom Elevator, said that industry veteran Jim Snider will continue "to lead the day-to-day operations and the talented office and field staff of Quality" as the Quality Elevator employees will join the Axxiom Elevator team. Read more here | | | ALBERTO SASSI PARTNERS WITH LIC-BASED MASTER ELEVATOR PARTS
Alberto Sassi SpA, headquartered in Italy, recently announced a strategic partnership with Long Island City (LIC), NY-based Master Elevator Parts. Unveiled during the United Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in September, the alliance will see Alberto Sassi's innovative geared and gearless machines enter the North American market. Read more here
LIFT COMM COLLABORATES WITH NYC MTA ON ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES
Lift Communications (Lift Comm), a subsidiary of TEC Solutions Concepts Inc. based in New Jersey, announced it is collaborating with the NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on accessibility upgrades at the MTA Queensboro Plaza subway station in Long Island City, Queens. As part of the project, Lift Comm is installing advanced two-way elevator communications systems to ensure that all passengers, including those who are visually and hearing impaired, have access to reliable and accessible communication when using the station. 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 | | | | SCHMERSAL GROUP NAMES RAMJI SINGH AS MANAGING DIRECTOR
The Schmersal Group has appointed Ramji Singh as the new managing director of its subsidiary Schmersal India Pvt. Ltd. The takeover of the management comes into force with immediate effect. He succeeds Sagar Bhosale, who has decided to leave the company for personal reasons after a long and successful tenure. Read more here
NAESA INTERNATIONAL AWARDS 2024 JOHN STEELE SCHOLARSHIPS
NAESA International recently announced the 2024 John Steele Memorial Scholarship winners. In evaluating seven applications for the scholarship, the "process went well with very tight scoring between the applicants," according to NAESA. The recipients of the scholarships are Nicole Marineci, the daughter of Valentin Marineci, a NAESA member since 2022; Ibraheem Mohammed, the son of Shoeeb Mohammed, a NAESA member since 2009; Maria Stavropoulos, the daughter of Athanasios Stavropoulos, a NAESA member since 2015; and Lucy Lee, the daughter of John Michael Lee, a NAESA member since 2022. The John Steele Memorial Scholarships are awarded annually by the NAESA Canadian Region in memory of John Steele. The four scholarships are awarded to the child or grandchild of a NAESA Canadian Region member in good standing whose membership remains active. | | 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 | | | | OOMA AIRDIAL POTS REPLACEMENT ADDS CERTIFICATIONS
Ooma Inc.'s AirDial® Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) replacement solution has added certifications to boost regulatory compliance, the Sunnyvale, California-headquartered cloud-based communications provider announced on October 15. AirDial certifications now include the Fire Department of New York ID# 2024-TMFRAL-001861-VRNC for connecting fire alarm panels; the California Office of the State Fire Marshal for connecting fire alarm panels; AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon and UScellular for network compatibility; and UL 864 and UL62368-1 for electrical safety. Read more here
KONE'S THIRD QUARTER PROFIT BELOW EXPECTATIONS DUE TO CHINA SLUMP
KONE will focus on modernizing and servicing existing lifts as it sees no end to China's construction slump and has reported third-quarter profit below expectations, Reuters reports. China — the company's main market — is in a property downturn with few signs of revival. KONE recently announced a new global strategy refocusing on modernization and service instead of selling equipment for new buildings. Read more here | | | NEW TAIPEI MAYOR ORDERS ELEVATOR INSPECTION AFTER FALLS
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi will order a third-party review of two recent incidents in which city-operated elevators malfunctioned and fell soon after undergoing maintenance, the Tapei Times is among outlets to report. In the first incident, the cable of an elevator at the New Taipei City Funeral Parlor in Banciao District snapped, causing it to drop from the building's second floor to the ground, lightly injuring the three workers inside. Read more here
CECA ANNOUNCES MCP UPDATES
The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) announced it has added further verbiage to its disclaimer on the Maintenance Control Program (MCP) logbooks and Maintenance Requirement Logs, as well as updated Appendix A in its documents. Additionally, all updated MCPs can be found on the CECA website in the members only section under the applicable codes. Read more here
EFESME SBS TRAINING ON STANDARDIZATION IN THE LIFT SECTOR
The European Federation for Elevator Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (EFESME) and Small Business Standards (SBS) plan to host the second 2024 SBS national training session on standardization in the lift sector on November 28. Training will cover topics of high relevance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including the SBS report on SMEs' inclusiveness in national standardization, the ongoing evolution of standards in the lift sector and how SMEs can participate in standardization processes at the national and European levels. The in-person training will take place at the Technical University of Sofia in Sofia, Bulgaria. "The event will be a great opportunity to meet Bulgarian lift SMEs, as well as representatives of the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization, to create a virtuous circle of training and information," organizers said. | | 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 | | | | SABINE NITZSCHE APPOINTED TÜV SÜD AG CFO
Sabine Nitzsche has been appointed by the Supervisory Board of TÜV SÜD AG as the new chief financial officer (CFO) and member of the Board of Management with effect from March 1, 2025. She succeeds Prof. Matthias J. Rapp, who left the company in September. Before joining TÜV SÜD, Nitzsche was CFO and member of the Executive Board at Vitesco Technologies. Read more here
CiA TO EXHIBIT AT UPCOMING EVENTS
CAN in Automation (CiA) has participated in a number of events already this fall, and the organization is gearing up to have a booth (hall 5/410) at Smart Production Solutions (SPS) in Nuremberg, Germany, on November 12-14. More than 1,600 exhibitors are registered, and members will exhibit Controller Area Network (CAN) products by means of the well-known CANopen walls at the CiA booth. 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 | | | | HITACHI DIGITAL SERVICES LAUNCHES GENAI OFFERING
Hitachi Digital Services, the digital consultancy and technology services subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., recently announced the launch of its generative AI (GenAI) offering: Reliable, Responsible, Observable and Optimal AI or R2O2.ai. The R2O2.ai framework is designed to bridge the gap between conceptualizing AI workloads and deploying them at scale, delivering reliable, responsible and observable AI models at unprecedented speed and efficiency – ideal for enterprises aiming to scale their AI projects responsibly and optimally. Read more here
NEW YORK BUILD 2025 AGENDA AND REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE
The largest construction and design show for New York, New York Build 2025 will take place at the Javits Center on March 12-13 and registration is now open. The event offers 500-plus world-class speakers across 14 conference tracks (including new topics of international business, AI and digital construction, tall buildings and skyscrapers and more) sharing their expertise and insight on the industry; American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education System (CES)-accredited workshops; a Government Hub connecting suppliers with government agencies to learn how they can get involved in upcoming projects and win new business; exclusive networking events; an expanded Ambassador Programme including women and diversity in construction alongside sustainability ambassadors and real estate gurus; 500-plus exhibitors showcasing the latest services, products and innovations transforming the industry; and 40,000-plus registered visitors including contractors, architects, civil engineers, realtors, developers, government and construction professionals. The 2025 Conference Agenda is now online. | | | ESCALATOR UPGRADE IN STORE FOR PENNSYLVANIA AIRPORT
Thanks to US$3 million in federal funding announced by U.S. Senators Bob Casey and John Fetterman of Pennsylvania on October 22, Harrisburg International Airport in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, will be getting new escalators. Made possible by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the funding will also go toward renovating bathrooms throughout the terminal. Read more here
CHILD DIES IN INDIA ELEVATOR PIT INCIDENT
A five-year-old boy drowned after falling into a water-filled pit in Kannamangala, Mahadevapura, India on October 23, India Today reports. At approximately 5 ft deep, the pit had been dug for the installation of an elevator in a new milk dairy building. Due to heavy rains, the pit had filled with water, creating a hazardous situation. According to reports, no precautions or barriers were put in place to prevent accidents. Read more here | | Elevcon 2025, the international congress for the elevator and vertical transportation industry, is organized and led by the International Association of Elevator Engineers (IAEE) takes place June 17–19, 2025, at the Altis Grand Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal. Now in its 24th year, Elevcon has become a premier gathering for vertical transportation professionals, offering three days of specialized professional education, expert-led lectures, and networking opportunities. For more information visit: https://elevcon.com/ Advertisement | | | | OEM PROVIDES ON-SITE TRAINING FOR MISSOURI COURTHOUSE PERSONNEL
Gasconade County, Missouri, courthouse personnel received on-site training for their new elevator, the Gasconade County Republican reports. Two representatives from Otis Elevator offered a tutorial to local officials on the maintenance and operation of the lift that was installed this summer. Read more here
REVAMPED TORONTO TOWER PLAN POINTS TO POST-PANDEMIC TREND
H&R REIT has resubmitted plans for its tower development at 310 and 330 Front Street West in Toronto's Entertainment District to add a residential tower and eliminate an office building, pointing to the post-pandemic trend of foregoing office space in favor of residential density, Urban Toronto reports. The revamped plan is for 65- and 70-story mixed-used towers designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects. Read more here
CIA TO HOST CAN AND CANOPEN SEMINAR FOR NEWCOMERS
The nonprofit CAN in Automation (CiA) association plans to host an on-site seminar in the German language for newcomers to CAN and CANopen, which includes CANopen Lift, the CAN communication platform for elevator control systems. The event is set to take place on November 7 from 9:00 to 17:00 Coordinated Universal Time at the CiA office in Nuremberg, Germany. Participants will learn the basics of CANopen CC (CiA 301), additional CANopen CC functions and CANopen device/application profiles. As CANopen is a CAN-based higher-layer protocol, the seminar also covers aspects of the CAN physical layer and CAN data link. Additionally, an introduction to the CANopen FD protocol (CiA 1301) will be provided. | | DON'T FORGET to book your space in the 2025 Elevator World SOURCE. You won't want to be left out of the industry's most important directory. Advertisements start at $899 and include a free listing. Final deadline is November 25, 2024. Contact advertising@elevatorworld.com to book your ad 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 and Lindsay Fletcher. ADVERTISEMENTS: To advertise and reach ELENET's readership of 41,000+, 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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