| ELEVATOR WORLD's November Issue
 On the Cover: "Easy Living Home Elevators," photo by Dijana Vojvodic. This photo placed third in the Elevators/Lifts (Private Residence) category of the 2024 EW Photo Contest.
Features: Safety Forward; Finding Its Niche in Denmark; Alaskan Accessibility...
Focus on Special-Operation Lifts: Trends, safety, KPIs and more are explored in this section... Columns: Corrosion in Vertical-Transportation Equipment; Elevator Safety Code Compliance — Elevator Brakes; Safety in Numbers... Subscribe or log in here to read more than 5,000+ searchable articles, news briefs, blog posts and more. | | EW JANUARY TO FOCUS ON SAFETY, PROJECT OF THE YEAR WINNERS
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. | | 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 | | | | OTIS FACES BELOW-EXPECTED 3Q EARNINGS, CUTS 2024 PROJECTION
The Dow Jones reports that Otis posted third quarter (3Q) earnings of US$540 million, or US$1.34 a share, up from US$376 million, or US$.91 a share, a year earlier. Excluding certain one-off items, Otis registered earnings of US$.96 a share, just shy of the average Wall Street estimate of US$.97, as per FactSet. Read more here
INNOVATEC INDIA OBTAINS CERTIFICATION FOR DOOR-LOCKING DEVICES
Innovatec India Pvt. Ltd. recently obtained certification for its landing door-locking devices for the first time, enabling CE marking in full compliance with Directive 2014/33/EU. The achievement marks a significant milestone for Innovatec India, reaffirming the company's commitment to meeting European lift safety regulations. Read more here | | | STANNAH RAISES FUNDS FOR UK LIFT INDUSTRY CHARITY
Stannah, a leading U.K. lift specialist established in 1867, announced that 32 of its colleagues participated in a thrilling and challenging charity abseil (rappel) at the iconic Northampton Lift Tower October 26. Originally designed as a testing facility for lifts and now a center for R&D, the 127-m (418-ft) Northampton Lift Tower is the U.K.'s tallest permanent abseil tower. Read more here
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR ECNY NYS MECHANIC LICENSE COURSE
The Elevator Conference of New York (ECNY) announced this is the last chance for New York State (NYS)-licensed elevator mechanics to register for a one-day continuing-education seminar to satisfy NYS requirements. All NYS-licensed mechanics must complete 8 h of CE each year, starting in 2024, for their application renewal to be granted and to maintain their mechanic license. Read more here
FRENCH ELEVATOR FEDERATION CALLS FOR DELAY IN NETWORK SHUTDOWN
France's Elevator Federation (Fédération des Ascenseurs) has asked for the shutdown of the country's 2G and 3G networks to be delayed as the networks are still being used by elevator manufacturers, Data Centre Dynamics reported in October. French telcos Bouygues Telecom and Altice plan to retire their respective 2G networks by 2026, while Orange wants to switch its 2G network off next year with all aiming to retire their 3G service by 2029. 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. DrakaEHC.com Advertisement | | | | OTIS APPOINTS LOPEZ AS SOUTHEAST ASIA MD
Otis Worldwide Corp. has announced the appointment of Nicolas Lopez as managing director (MD) of Southeast Asia, overseeing operations across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the rest of the ASEAN countries. Based in Singapore, Lopez will be responsible for providing strategic and operational direction with a focus on business growth and maintaining a strong commitment to the Otis Absolutes of Safety, Ethics and Quality, the company's core values. Read more here
JAPANESE OEM FUJITEC EXPLORING SALE TO PRIVATE EQUITY
Japanese OEM Fujitec is in talks with private equity groups, including Sweden's EQT, about a potential sale of its approximately US$2.1-billion elevator and escalator business, the Financial Times reports. The source said that "multiple people familiar with the matter" have said that Fujitec, founded in Osaka in 1948, is working with UBS in Tokyo to find a buyer and that some major international private-equity groups have passed on the deal for reasons including price. 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 | | | | INOVANCE TECHNOLOGY INDIA OPENS NEW BRANCH IN SURAT
Inovance Technology India announced on October 29 it opened a new branch in Surat, Gujarat, marking a significant milestone in the company's ongoing commitment to its growing domestic customers. Located in one of the fastest-growing industrial hubs in India, the 5,040-ft2 branch will provide dedicated support to manufacturers, businesses and distributors across various sectors. Read more here
SIMS4LIFTS GEARS UP FOR QR AND eSIM TECHNOLOGY
The U.K.'s SIMS4Lifts has unveiled plans to adopt emerging QR and eSim technology. Established by experienced telecom experts Chaim Grunfeld and Chaim Berkowicz to help lift operators make the all-important switch from outdated communication systems to a global system for mobile communication [GSM], SIMS4Lifts is dedicated to leveraging the power of technology to improve the lift operator experience. Read more here | | | FERMATOR WINS BEST STAND AWARD AT LIFT EXPO POLAND
Fermator won the Best Stand Award at Lift Expo Poland 2024, held on October 1-3 in Warsaw. "This recognition reflects the commitment and innovation of the Fermator team who works tirelessly to provide an engaging and dynamic experience for trade show attendees," the Spain-based automatic elevator door manufacturer observed. Fermator's stand showcased the company's latest technological automatic lift door solutions within a dynamic, cutting-edge setting. Among models displayed were Fermator's PREMIUM doors for cabins and landings, designed specifically for the commercial segment; and the MOD MC PREMIUM PM tailored for modernizations. Visitors were able to interact closely with the products. Fermator issued a special thanks to sales teams from Poland, Sweden and Germany for their collaboration. "This teamwork not only reinforced relationships with existing clients, but also generated new business opportunities in the European market," Josep Monroig, Manufacturing and Distribution Centers Business Coordinator, said.
SOUTHERN ELEVATOR TO SUPPORT HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF
The Southern Elevator Co. will support relief efforts for North Carolina citizens affected by Hurricane Helene by leveraging its NASCAR partnership with Ryan Ellis and Alpha Prime Racing and encouraging NASCAR fans to do the same. Ellis' Hurricane Helene Relief-themed Southern Elevator Chevy competed in the National Debt Relief 250 at Martinsville Speedway on November 2. 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 | | | | RIYADH-BASED MAYAR INKS AGREEMENT WITH CHINA'S SHENYANG YUANDA
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-headquartered Mayar Holding Co. subsidiary Gulf Elevators & Escalators Co. signed a partnership agreement with China's Shenyang Yuanda Intellectual Property Group Co., Tadawul reports. Under the agreement, Mayar will produce Shenyang's BLT elevators and escalators — boasting speed, capacity and versatility — at its factory in Saudi Arabia. Read more here
NINE-ELEVATOR OTIS SYSTEM FOR PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL EXPANSION
Otis will provide nine elevators, including five Gen3 PeakTM and one Gen3 EdgeTM units, for Luke's University Health Network's Anderson Campus hospital in Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania, Otis Chair, President and CEO Judy Marks said during a 3rd Quarter 2024 conference call on October 30. Read more here | | Hilliard offers its customers two styles of spring applied electric released brakes that can be easily fitted to "A" frame elevator drives. These brakes are designed to apply when unintended travel of the car occurs. Hilliard offers a friction disc plate-style brake that attaches to the drive shaft of the pulley and a caliper-style that acts on a ring attached to the pulley. These brakes are an alternative to a rope gripper when performing a modernization job which requires lifting or moving a drive or extra construction to the elevator. Hilliard offers certain models of these two styles of brakes that meet CSA approval. For more information, visit www.hilliardcorp.com Advertisement | | | | DYNASTY ELEVATOR COMPLETES FIVE-ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION IN MANHATTAN
John Mezzo, president of NYC-based Dynasty Elevator, announced the company completed modernization of five gearless passenger elevators at Manhattan Place Condominium, a 35-story apartment building in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan, NY, for client R.E.M. Residential. "R.E.M Residential wanted to remain ahead of the curve by ensuring their elevators continue to have the best-in-class technology, performance and reliability," Mezzo said. Dynasty Elevator was brought on board to work with Sierra Consulting Group, Inc., a VDA company, to execute this complex project with new top-of-the-line equipment, Mezzo said. The modernized elevator system serving the circa 1984 tower includes new Imperial electric gearless machines. GAL Manufacturing door equipment, non-proprietary controllers from Nidec-Motion Control Engineering and fixtures from EPCO with screens from C.E. Electronics, Inc.
OHIO ANNOUNCES NEW LICENSING RULES FOR ELEVATOR PROFESSIONALS
The Ohio Department of Commerce announced on November 1 that those who install, service or maintain elevators, escalators, moving walks, wheelchair lifts or other conveyances in the state have until November 1, 2025, to earn their Elevator Contractor's or Elevator Mechanic's License. Ohio law previously required only elevator inspectors to be licensed. However, House Bill 107, signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine in January 2023, made Ohio the 38th state to require licenses for elevator contractors and mechanics, as well. Read more here | | Elevate Communication & Safety with SmartView 2! Your code compliant platform for elevator video, voice, and text. Click here for more information. Advertisement | | | | HYPRLIFT SHOWCASES ROPELESS ELEVATOR AT DUBAI EVENT
Silicon Valley, California-based Hyprlift Inc. founder and CEO James Hutchinson and Head of International Business Development Talal Al Alami showcased the company's next-generation ropeless elevator at GITEX 2024 on October 14-18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai, U.A.E. GITEX is one of the largest tech and startup events in the world. Hutchinson presented Hyprlift's "Go Ropeless" initiative on the event's Impact Future Planet stage, promoting ropeless elevator technology to building developers and describing advantages the technology has over traditional elevator systems. Unlike traditional roped elevators that face height limitations due to their reliance on hoist ropes, ropeless elevators can travel non-stop to virtually any height, eliminating the need for passengers to stop and transfer from one elevator to another to reach their destination, Hutchinson said.
FATALITY OCCURS IN ELEVATOR INCIDENT IN THE PHILIPPINES
A 45-year-old died falling down an elevator shaft at a commercial establishment in Baguio, Philippines, GMA Regional TV reported on November 5. The man was trying to use the freight elevator to dispose of trash. The light indicated the elevator was operational, but it did not appear when the doors opened, and the man fell 20 m. He was rushed to the hospital and declared dead there. According to the source, police say the elevator was under maintenance but still accessible and have since inspected the facility to ensure the elevator remains off limits during the investigation. | | 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 | | | | CALIFORNIA PARK GETS ELEVATOR FOR ACCESSIBILITY
School Park Preserve in downtown Auburn, California, is receiving some updates, including an elevator, which will be used to help people reach the top of the park where the pickleball court is, FOX 40 reports. The court is not accessible due to the uphill terrain of the park. The city looked at installing a ramp at the park, but ultimately decided on a lift as the safest option. Read more here
FERMATOR ENGINOVA HOSTS FAMILY DAY AT POLAND FACILITY
Fermator Enginova hosted Family Day on September 14 at its 11,000-m2 facility in Kutno, Poland. The day offered a unique opportunity to strengthen team bonds and showcase the daily operations of the factory to approximately 160 people. To start the day, employees led family members on a tour of the facility and their workstations. Read more here | | THE 2025 EW MEDIA KIT IS HERE! Download the ELEVATOR WORLD Media Kit to see EW's upcoming feature stories, focus topics, special sections and editorial and advertising submission deadlines here. Join us as we continue to celebrate and support the industry in 2025! 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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