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ELEVATOR WORLD's July Issue

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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 15, 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.

TYLER NAMED DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AT PHOENIX MODULAR ELEVATOR
Chuck Tyler, a vertical-transportation (VT) industry veteran with a career spanning more than 35 years, has been named director of operations and business development at Phoenix Modular Elevator, Inc., headquartered in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Prior to joining Phoenix, Tyler was director of operations, Courion Freight Elevator Systems, for Vantage Elevator Solutions. Read more here

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CABRERA JOINS CLARKSON + VARICK AS SOUTH FLORIDA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Clarkson + Varick, a NYC-based vertical-transportation consultancy serving clients in New York, New Jersey, Florida and California, has hired Damaris Cabrera as business development manager for South Florida. Cabrera has more than 15 years' experience in high-rise property management and a track record of delivering tailored solutions for community associations and capital projects. Read more here

HITACHI AWARDED LARGEST CONTRACT IN SINGAPORE FOR 450 LIFTS
Hitachi, Ltd. announced that Hitachi Elevator Asia Pte. Ltd. has been awarded the supply and installation of 450 lifts by the Housing & Development Board (HBD) in Singapore for high-rise residential buildings to be built from 2027 to 2029 in various public housing areas in the country. This is by far the largest order for Hitachi group's lifts and escalators in Singapore, surpassing the 300 units ordered for HDB in 2019, 2020 and 2022. Read more here

OTIS CUTS SALES VIEW WITH SLOWDOWN IN CHINA AND U.S.
Otis Worldwide lowered its 2024 net sales forecast on July 24 on softening demand for its new equipment from North America and China, Reuters reports. The company expects its full-year net sales to be between US$14.3 billion and US$14.5 billion, down from its previous forecast of US$14.5 billion to US$14.8 billion. Read more here

EUROPEAN LIFT MAKERS 2Q ORDER INTAKE ABOVE EXPECTATIONS
Schindler and KONE posted second-quarter order intake above expectations, but warned China's construction slowdown was weighing on new installations, Reuters reports. Schindler's order intake was down 0.4% from a year earlier in local currencies, but just ahead of analysts' forecast in a poll compiled by Vara, and the volume of new installations in China fell between 5% and 10% in the quarter compared to last year. KONE's order intake grew 3.6% in local currencies, surpassing analysts' forecast by about 3%, based on Vara consensus, and the 11.1% fall in second-quarter sales for its new buildings business was mostly due to its performance in China. Chinese construction starts fell by nearly 24% in the first half of 2024, but renovation and maintenance business will continue to grow around the world. Schindler is less exposed to China with approximately 15% of its revenue coming from China last year, versus 30% for Kone, according to estimates. Although Schindler confirmed its outlook for the year, it warned that new installations in the Asia-Pacific region without China would be worse than expected. In addition, urbanizing India is a key growth market for both companies.

ITALY'S ELEVATORI PARTNERS WITH CONDO MANAGER ASSOCIATION
Italy's Elevatori Magazine took part in a training conference for condominium managers organized by Anapic (National Association of Condominium Managers) and established a partnership with Anapic on July 4 in Milan. Training topics included overcoming architectural barriers, achieving energy efficiency, maintaining plant safety and understanding new technologies such as AI. Read more here

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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.

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NEW ACCESS SOLUTIONS SUPPLIER LAUNCHED IN THE U.K.
With more than 60 years' experience in the stairlift and access industry, husband-and-wife team Steve and Tracey Wilson have launched Peterborough, U.K.-based Stairlift and Mobility Solutions Ltd. to meet the access requirements of people living in Peterborough and the surrounding areas, including the East Midlands, West Midlands, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire and Norfolk. Stairlift and Mobility Solutions aims to help more people continue to live independently in their home despite having reduced mobility. The company works with the U.K.'s leading manufacturers of stairlifts, home lifts and hoists including Access BDD, Wessex, Stiltz, Bespoke and Etac. "We want to make more people aware that, for many, moving house is not necessary, and we have the range of products at our fingertips to ensure they can continue to live happily and independently in their family home," Steve Wilson said.

TKE KOREA WINS RED DOT AWARD FOR ELEVATOR CLEANING SYSTEM CONCEPT
TK Elevator (TKE) Korea won a prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2024 in the Autonomous category for its "Intelligent Elevator Cleaning System" concept, TKE announced on July 23. Utilizing AI, the system design would detect the presence of a passenger and activate its cleaning mechanism during elevator downtime. The novel concept marks the fifth Red Dot Award for TKE. Read more here

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CHAMPION COMMENCES US$6-MILLION-PLUS CO-OP CITY PROJECT
Champion Elevator Corp. announced it has kicked off phase two of its US$6-million-plus modernization of the garage elevators at Co-op City in Bronx, NY. Champion's Don Gelestino, Frank Feniello and Robert Masterson are leading the ambitious project, which involves full-service maintenance for 180 elevators and modernization of 16 passenger cars. The Champion team is collaborating with suppliers Vantage and Hollister-Whitney, and the elevators' appearance will get a boost from new stainless-steel cabs and entrances from United Vertical Group. The project is expected to take approximately 22 weeks. "These essential elevators, crucial for daily operations within Co-op City, will undergo a comprehensive transformation to enhance efficiency, safety and reliability," Champion stated. With a classification of overhead gearless roped 1:1 and a capacity of 2000 lb, these elevators will become "paragons of modern engineering and design."

FUJITEC CHENNAI, INDIA, TRAINING INSTITUTE AUTHORIZED AS A JIIM
The Fujitec JIM training institute in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, established by Japan's Fujitec Co. Ltd. in November 2023, has been authorized as a Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIIM) by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Fujitec announced on July 25. Read more here

TKE COMPLETES TWO-YEAR ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION AT CARLSBAD CAVERNS
TK Elevator (TKE) announced on July 30 it has completed a two-year elevator modernization at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in the Chihuahuan Desert of New Mexico that added two new traction elevators to transport visitors nearly 750 ft below the surface. The units traverse the distance — roughly the height of the Hoover Dam — at 700 ft/min. Welcoming nearly 500,000 visitors annually, Carlsbad Caverns consists of more than 100 limestone caves, making it a site of scientific and public interest. One of the early elevator systems, installed in 1955, required frequent repair and modernization to maintain safe and convenient travel. The revamped system includes modernized hoistway divider beams, rails, machines, cables, car slings and elevator roofs. System designers used galvanized and stainless steel to ensure durability and corrosion resistance for a reliable and long-lasting elevator system. Look for more about this project soon in ELEVATOR WORLD.

IUEC ENDORSES KAMALA HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT
The International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC), headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president in the 2024 election, with IUEC General President Frank J. Christensen issuing a July 25 statement that outlined Harris' support of blue-collar jobs. "On behalf of our union's more than 31,000 members, endorsing Harris, who has been a key figure in the most pro-union, pro-worker administration in our lifetime, is the right choice," Christensen said. Read more here

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MUMBAI METRO LINE 3 ELEVATORS TO FEATURE ACCESSIBILITY ENHANCEMENTS
India's Mumbai Metro Line 3 is set to revolutionize urban transportation by ensuring a smooth and comfortable journey for differently abled passengers, Financial Express reports. The upcoming stations will feature a range of facilities designed to enhance accessibility and safety for all commuters. The elevators will be equipped with braille call buttons and have handrails or grab rails on three sides for additional support. Read more here

TEI ELEVATOR SYSTEM FOR NEW TALLEST TOWER IN NYC BOROUGH OF QUEENS
TEI Group tells ELEVATOR WORLD it provided an elevator system that includes two overhead gearless units for The Orchard, an 811-ft, 69-story residential building designed by Perkins Eastman at 43-14 Queens Street that New York YIMBY notes is the new tallest building in the NYC borough of Queens. Alternately addressed as 27-48 Jackson Avenue, The Orchard is being developed by BLDG Management Co. Read more here

FLORIDA PARKING GARAGE TO GET ELEVATOR UPDATE
Miami-Dade commissioners have approved spending US$41.8 million to improve the Dadeland North Metrorail Station parking garage area, which will include the installation of more elevators, Miami Today reports. The contract was awarded to Magnum Construction Management of Cutler Bay. Read more here

SAVE THE DATE! Voting opens for the 2024 Ellies Awards Program on August 1 through the 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. Bookmark https://elevatorworld.com/contests/the-ellies/ and don't miss out. Advertisement

ORBITZ ELEVATORS PNG DONATES US$5,100 TO RSPCA
Orbitz Elevators Papua New Guinea (PNG) donated PGK20,000 (US$5,100) to the Royal Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), which will go toward educating children in PNG about responsible and compassionate behavior toward animals, the Post-Courier reports. Read more here

TEI PROVIDES FIVE-ELEVATOR SYSTEM FOR BROOKLYN, NY, TOWER
TEI tells ELEVATOR WORLD it is providing a five-unit elevator system for 98 Dekalb Avenue, a 610-ft-tall, 49-story tower designed by SLCE Architects and developed by Rockrose Development in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY. New York YIMBY reported in June the residential skyscraper was on the verge of topping out ahead of anticipated completion in fall 2025. 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

ASME APPLAUDS CONGRESSIONAL DEFEAT OF PRO CODES ACT
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) issued a statement on July 23 applauding the U.S. House of Representatives for voting down H.R. 163, The Pro Codes Act, "which would fundamentally alter copyright law and erode the standards industry that has kept Americans safe for over 100 years." ASME observed the legislation was opposed by nearly every American standards development organization (SDO). Read more here

JFK AIRPORT ESCALATOR FIRE SENDS FOUR TO THE HOSPITAL
An escalator fire at New York's John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport at approximately 7 a.m. on July 24 sent four people to the hospital to treat minor injuries from smoke inhalation, ABC News is among outlets to report. A total of nine people suffered from smoke inhalation. Read more here

ALTUS AT DUBAI CREEK HARBOUR LAUNCHED BY EMAAR PROPERTIES
Emaar Properties has launched Altus at Dubai Creek Harbour, a luxury residential development at the crossroads of Al Jaddaf and Festival City with approximately 280 units of various sizes. Renderings show a tower that appears to be roughly 25 stories tall and a neighboring, shorter tower. Read more here

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