| 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 FEBRUARY TO FOCUS ON DIGITALIZATION
ELEVATOR WORLD's February 2025 issue will focus on Digitalization (AI, automation, simulation, BIM, digital twin and more). The article submission deadline is December 16, and the advertising deadline is January 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.
CLOSINGS FOR THANKSGIVING
The offices of Elevator World, Inc. will be closed on November 28 and 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. They will open for regular business hours on December 2. | | 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 ELECTRIC 7000 LAUNCHED AT CIIE IN SHANGHAI
Otis Electric Elevator Co., a subsidiary of Otis Elevator Co., launched its new, connected Otis Electric 7000 elevator at the 2024 China International Import Expo (CIIE) on November 5-10 in Shanghai. Made for both new construction and modernization projects, the elevator boasts a suite of features to maximize safety, reliability and the passenger experience. The Otis Electric 7000 is certified to meet new, more rigorous Chinese elevator safety standards and is equipped with the latest Programmable Electronic Systems in Safety Related Applications for Lifts (PESSRAL) 1 control system, which complies with SIL 3 — the highest safety standard in the industry. Outfitted with an automatic rescue operation feature, the elevator can combine PESSRAL with the Otis ConnectTM Internet of Things digital services platform to access additional functionalities. These include real-time, 24/7 delivery of elevator operating information; detection of entrapped passengers by an in-car, AI-powered camera with automatic alert to the OTISLINE® customer service center; detection of dangerous objects in the cabin; and a pit flood detection system.
LIFTECH ELEVATOR PARTNERS WITH AXXIOM ELEVATOR
Liftech Elevator has partnered with Axxiom Elevator, a rapidly expanding independent elevator services company doing business across Arizona, California, Florida and the Washington D.C. area. Liftech Elevator Service was founded in 2003 by Daniel Simon and Michael Perkins in an effort to redefine the Southern California elevator industry. Read more here
FUJITEC DELIVERS VIETNAM'S FIRST 240 M/MIN ELEVATORS
Japan-headquartered Fujitec Co., Ltd., announced on November 19 it delivered Vietnam's first 240 m/min, high-speed elevators to the TAISEI SQUARE HANOI office building, which opened in September. Four of 10 Fujitec elevators serving the tower, spanning 45,500 m2 across 20 above-ground and four below-ground floors, are high-speed units. Read more here | | | IN MEMORIAM: THOMAS LAWRENCE AVENI
Thomas Lawrence Aveni, who owned Paterson, New Jersey-headquartered EDI-ECI Inc. until 2014, passed away on November 16 at age 85. A native New Yorker, Aveni graduated from Fordham University's School of Pharmacy, going on to serve in the U.S. Army and work as a pharmacist in NYC. Elevators entered the picture when he went to work for his father-in-law's company, Elevator Doors Inc. (EDI), while still working as a pharmacist. His father-in-law, Jim, mentored and taught Aveni, who would come to lead what would become known as EDI-ECI (Elevator Cabs Inc.) upon Jim's retirement. Aveni became president and CEO and, in 1988, bought the company. The project of which Aveni was most proud was a modernization and renovation of the elevators at the Statue of Liberty. After a successful career and offices in New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts, Aveni retired and moved to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, with his beloved wife, Dorrie. His favorite family place was their farmhouse in Towaco, New Jersey, built in 1853. It was there Aveni and his wife raised five children. Aveni's survivors include his wife, Dorrie; children, Cynthia, Tamara, Julie, Robert and Christopher; eight grandchildren; and sister, Patricia.
EW PRESENTS INAUGURAL EESF GOLF OUTING IN TAMPA
ELEVATOR WORLD is proud to present the inaugural Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF) Golf Outing on February 10, 2025, prior to the EESF Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Tampa, Florida. To take place at the Hunter's Green Country Club, the golf outing is an all-day event that includes golf, lunch, drinks and dinner. 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 | | | | HYUNDAI ELEVATOR ASPIRES TOWARD "VISION 2030" GOALS
On the heels of celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024 and relocating its headquarters to Chungju Smart Campus in 2022, South Korea-based Hyundai Elevator has its eye on becoming one of the top five vertical-transportation (VT) companies in the world, Maeil Business Newspaper reports. Read more here
KONE LAB AT CHITKARA UNIVERSITY INAUGURATED
KONE recently inaugurated the KONE Lab at the Chitkara University, the leading educational institute in Punjab and North India. In a LinkedIn post, Amit Gossain, managing director, KONE Elevator — India & South Asia, shared, "Delighted to inaugurate the KONE Lab at Chitkara University along with Dr. Ashok Chitkara and our teams. The state-of-the-art facilities at the university, innovative environment and forward-thinking approach to education make this an ideal partnership for us at KONE." Read more here
ELEVATOR/ESCALATOR INSTALLER/REPAIRER TOPS JOB LIST
A recently released Resume Genius report using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics looked at high-earning jobs that don't require a college degree, and elevator and escalator installer and repairer made the top of the list with a median annual salary of US$102,420 and a growth rate of 6%, according to an article by Entrepreneur. 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 | | | | CHALLENGING HUDSON VALLEY MODERNIZATION A "TESTAMENT TO TEAMWORK"
Manhattan-based Champion Elevator Corp. recently completed a transformative elevator modernization at a nursing home in Rhinebeck in New York's Hudson Valley that Champion President Don Gelestino describes as a "testament to teamwork and precision." Despite posing unique spatial and rigging challenges, the innovative project was delivered on time and under budget. Read more here
OAKLAND PASSES RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE ORDINANCE
In July, Oakland, California, Councilmember Carroll Fife co-sponsored an ordinance requiring operators of residential properties with elevators to maintain elevators in an operable condition, according to the City of Oakland. The ordinance has since been passed. "In residential buildings that contain elevators, regular elevator maintenance and expeditious repair of malfunctions are necessary to ensure that persons with mobility disabilities have continued access to their homes," the city's website says. Read more here
NEW ESCALATORS AT TWO BENGALURU, INDIA RAILWAY STATIONS
The Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti V Somanna recently unveiled new escalators at KSR Bengaluru and Kengeri Railway Stations, Hans India reports. Two new escalators, one for upward movement and one for downward movement, have been installed at Platform 1 of KSR Bengaluru Station, which will connect all 10 of the stations' platforms. 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 | | | | IBB INVESTIGATES MALFUNCTIONS OF VT IN ISTANBUL
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) has begun investigating the increasing malfunctions of escalators and elevators in the city's rail system by officially requesting information and documents from the Rail Systems Department regarding issues with the vertical transportation (VT), the Daily Sabah reports. Read more here
TWO YEREVAN METRO STATIONS GETTING NEW ESCALATORS
On November 20, the Armenian government announced new escalators to be installed at the Gortsaranain and David Sasuntsi stations of the Yerevan metro in Armenia, as reported by Arka. The government reported AMD308 million (US$792,860) in state funding, which will be used to help renovate the outdated escalators that have been in operation for 41 years. 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 | | | | FATALITY IN CHINESE SHOPPING MALL AFTER GLASS RAILING GAVE WAY
On November 16, a girl in Shandong, China, suffered a fatal four-story fall in a newly opened shopping mall after a glass railing near an escalator gave way, Asia One is among outlets to report. According to Chinese media reports and videos of the incident, the girl was leaning on a glass railing while standing in the space beside it and an escalator. Read more here
OVERHAUL OF 278 PIECES OF VT EQUIPMENT NEARLY COMPLETE IN İZMIR
The complete overhaul of 278 pieces of vertical-transportation (VT) equipment — 194 escalators and 84 elevators — serving the İzmir Metro in Türkiye is nearly complete, Railly News reports. Under the supervision of the TMMOB Chamber of Mechanical Engineers, the most comprehensive VT work carried out since İzmir Metro commenced service in 2000 began in July 2024 following a major escalator accident in which 11 people were injured. Read more here | | ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTION MAY HAVE STARTED RUBBISH FIRE IN L.A. BUILDING
More than 80 firefighters extinguished a fire in a 12-story office building in L.A. that may have ignited when sparks from renovation construction in the elevator shaft fell into a basement containing garbage, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) reports. According to fire officials, the fire was reported just after 8:45 a.m. and started in the basement of the building undergoing renovations. Read more here
18-YEAR-OLD WORKER DIES AFTER FALLING DOWN ESCALATOR SHAFT
An 18-year-old male worker passed away after suffering a fall down an escalator shaft during repair works in a 26-story commercial building in Central, Hong Kong, on Friday afternoon, The Standard reports. The incident occurred while the worker was conducting repairs. Read more here | | MosaicONE Video & Messaging System (VMS) is the complete solution for elevator emergency communications. Adding Video and Text Messaging capabilities to the traditional audio communication, VMS delivers code compliance with minimal effort. All systems are preconfigured in the MAD factory. Simply connect the car operating panel to power and Internet, and you're up and running. Advertisement | | | LEEA AWARDS 2024 ANNOUNCED AT "BIGGEST YET" EVENT
The U.K.'s Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) recently awarded the LEEA Awards 2024 at the world-famous Dorchester in London. In its sixth year, the event was proclaimed as "the biggest yet with more people at the ceremony, a record number of high-quality entries from LEEA members around the globe as well as more finalists." The winners of the awards are Emerging Talent Award: Bradley Seaman, IMES International Ltd.; CEO Award for Services to Learning and Development: Andy Dowd, Speedy Hire; Trainer of the Year - The Craig Morelli Award: Ashley Hall, Kito Crosby; Excellence in People Development: Jo Stamp, Sunbelt Rentals; Technical Excellence and Professionalism Award: Anton van der Zalm, Van Beest; Excellence in Leadership: Hadi Al Sagour, Saudi Aramco; Sustainability Excellence Award: Bunzl Safety and Lifting; Excellence in Service Innovation: Test & Inspection Department, Select Plant Hire; Excellence in Product Innovation: RUD Twin Trigger ROV Hook, RUD Chains Ltd.; Excellence in Safety: Bunzl Safety and Lifting; and Excellence in Lifting Operations: Beryl Alpha Lifting Team, Apache Corporation. Guests were introduced to LEEA's chosen charity, Demelza, followed by special guest former Special Forces Sergeant Jason Fox.
ONE DEAD, ONE INJURED IN INDIA ELEVATOR INCIDENT
A 31-year-old senior mechanical engineer working near the Hairderpur Metro Station in Delhi, India, was killed and a foreman (supervisor) was injured on November 20 after the wire rope of an elevator machine snapped and the elevator fell, officials said and NEWS 18 reports. The two were in the elevator machine, inspecting a metro line connection at a height of 60 to 70 ft, according to reports. The two victims were working for a company that had been awarded a contract by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, police said | | 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, Lindsay Fletcher and Sophie Goodwin. 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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