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MASTER ELEVATOR PARTS ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHAEFER |
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Master Elevator Parts Corp., a Long Island City-based supplier of elevator components and systems throughout North America, this month announced a strategic partnership with Germany-based SCHAEFER GmbH, a globally recognized manufacturer of elevator fixtures, signalization systems and user interface technologies. Through the partnership, Master Elevator Parts will be the exclusive distributor of SCHAEFER products throughout the U.S. initially, with a shared commitment to then expand across North America. "We are excited to partner with SCHAEFER to bring their exceptional product line to the U.S.," Master Elevator Parts President Donald Gelestino Jr. said. "Given the industry relationships and platform we've built across the elevator industry, we believe we can meaningfully accelerate SCHAEFER's visibility and adoption throughout the U.S." The companies will collaborate on a coordinated market strategy focused on SCHAEFER's ultra-modern, vandal-resistant car and hall button fixtures, as well as advanced touchless Bluetooth®-enabled elevator access solutions.
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NEW YORK BUILD 2026 EXAMINED AI, CONVERSIONS, SUSTAINABILITY AND MORE |
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New York Build 2026 was held on March 18-19 at the Javits Center in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, concluding as a major industry event that brought together more than 45,000 professionals, 550 speakers and 600 exhibitors to focus on NYC's future construction, sustainable design (Local Law 97) and AI integration. Among vertical-transportation companies exhibiting were Champion Elevator, Dynasty Elevator, Liberty Elevator Corp., Nouveau Elevator, Schindler and Start Elevator. Key themes included net-zero materials, smart cities and diverse networking. Trends discussed included housing affordability, office-to-residential conversions, AI in estimates and surveys and drones for building and aerial inspections. The Installers Pavilion saw a gathering of smaller general contractors. The next New York Build is planned on March 2-3, 2027, also at the Javits Center. — reported by EW Correspondent Matthew Jackson
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TEI GROUP AMONG USA TODAY TOP WORKPLACES |
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TEI Group President Mark Gregorio announced on April 9 the company has been listed among the 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces. Gregorio recalled how, upon entering the elevator industry "by chance" with large independent Millar Elevator, Inc., he finally found himself "at home with people deeply committed to their careers, their peers and their company." Today, he said, TEI aspires to be not just good, but great, focused on hiring and elevating the right people and always prioritizing customers. Long Island City, Queens-based TEI, which was listed in the Construction-Other category for companies with 150-499 employees, joins fellow companies with ties to the elevator industry including Kings III Emergency Communications, based in Coppell, Texas; and TÜV SÜD America, based in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Gregorio said TEI is proud to be listed among top places to work — not only in USA Today but also in NYC Top Workplaces and Tampta Bay Top Workplaces — as it maintains "a culture of openness, trust and continuing learning."
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EW WINS BEST B2B MAGAZINE OF THE YEAR HONOR AT ORLANDO MEDIA EVENT |
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ELEVATOR WORLD President and CEO T. Bruce MacKinnon announced EW won the 2026 Nichee Award at the Niche Media Conference on April 8-10 in Orlando, Florida, for Best Business-to-Business (B2B) Magazine of the Year. MacKinnon said he is incredibly proud of the EW team and is grateful to have shared the experience with EW Executive Editor Angie C. Baldwin, Education Sales Executive Eli MacKinnon and Vice President of Operations J. Scott Eastman, who were with him in Orlando. “We are incredibly grateful for the longstanding support of our media from the elevator sector,” MacKinnon said. “Our mission is to highlight the events, milestones, remarkable projects and talented individuals in this industry worldwide. While we take great pride in being the oldest and longest-running (elevator industry) publication, our success is the result of our dedicated team and the invaluable support from our partners, authors, associations, readers, advertisers and friends.”
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(l-r) Eli MacKinnon, T. Bruce MacKinnon, Angie C. Balwin and J. Scott Eastman at the awards ceremony; image courtesy of T. Bruce MacKinnon
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DESIMONE MERGES WITH CED TO DEEPEN MULTIDISCIPLINARY PLATFORM |
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DeSimone Consulting Engineering, a global company founded in NYC in 1969 that provides vertical-transportation, structural engineering, façade consulting and more, announced in March it has merged with Kansas-based Constructive Engineering Design (CED), deepening DeSimon's multidisciplinary platform portfolio. Since its founding in 1992, CED has become a national leader in steel procurement, structural engineering, and fast-track services across the commercial, residential and institutional sectors. Recent projects with which CED has been involved include The One, Canada's tallest tower at 1,012 ft in Toronto; the 50-story 50 Hudson Yards in NYC; and 721 Lexington Avenue, a 57-story, mixed-use building in Midtown Manhattan. "Bringing CED under the DeSimone banner advances our strategy to build a comprehensive, multidisciplinary platform that further empowers us to meet our clients' evolving needs," DeSimone CEO and Chairman Stephen V. DeSimone, PE, said. With CED's expertise, he said, the consultancy will be able to enhance its offerings for project types ranging from data centers to advanced manufacturing facilities.
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(l-r) CED founder and President Michael Farrahi and Stephen V. DeSimone; image courtesy of DeSimone Consulting Engineering
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FIVE KONE ELEVATORS FOR BRONX RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX |
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KONE tells ELEVATOR WORLD it provided a total of five MonoSpace® 500 machine-room-less (MRL) elevators for Bruckner Heights, a recently completed two-building residential complex in Unionport, the Bronx. The seven-story building at 2070 Chatterton Avenue is served by two MRLs, while the nine-story building at 1017 Olmstead Avenue is served by three. According to New York YIMBY, the affordable housing lottery for Bruckner Heights launched earlier this month. Designed by Aufgang Architects and developed by Azimuth Development Group, the property offers 330 residential units, 274 of which are affordable. Building façades feature red, grey and black brick, as well as energy-efficient, synthetic cladding from Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems. Amenities include indoor and outdoor recreation areas, a community room, a shared laundry room and on-site parking.
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Bruckner Heights; photo by Michael Young for New York YIMBY
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TWO MID-AMERICAN ELEVATORS FOR MTA DEBUT IN MANHATTAN |
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Canal Street subway station elevator; photo by Marc A. Hermann for MTA
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recently unveiled two modernized elevators manufactured and installed by Chicago's Mid-American Elevator at subway stations in Manhattan: Lexington/53rd Street and Canal Street. As of April, the MTA had completed three elevator replacements so far in 2026 following a record 39 replacements in 2025 — more than double the previous record of 16 set in 2021. Work included full replacement of elevator cabs and associated equipment within the cabs, shafts and pits, as well as full replacement of all machine room, electrical and mechanical equipment. New elevator head houses and glass canopies at street level were also installed. Lexington/53rd Street serves more than 47,500 weekday riders, and Canal Street serves approximately 37,200 riders each weekday. MTA currently has elevator replacement projects underway in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan.
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SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT FOR THE EW PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARDS |
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Submissions are now being accepted for the ELEVATOR WORLD 29th 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, as well as 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 2027 issue of ELEVATOR WORLD. Winners in each category will be acknowledged with an award of recognition. The submission deadline is September 2.
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SCHINDLER NAMES HELLER U.S. OPERATIONS COO |
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Schindler in March announced Jeremiah Heller as chief operating officer (COO) for U.S. Operations, filling a role most recently held by Paul Bloom, who is retiring effective July 1. To ensure a smooth transition, Heller will work closely with Bloom, who has more than 30 years in the vertical-transportation (VT) industry, including 14 with Schindler. Most recently serving as Schindler senior vice president for the U.S. West, Heller brings nearly 20 years' VT industry experience to his new role. Under his leadership, Schindler's western region delivered strong performance while strengthening operational execution and customer satisfaction. Heller joined Schindler in 2012 as a district manager before embarking on an international assignment in Saudi Arabia in 2015. There, he served as field operational director, and later as managing director (MD) of Schindler Olayan Elevator Co. In 2019, he transitioned to Jardine Schindler as MD of the Philippines, where he successfully led an operations turnaround. Heller was then appointed MD for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan and served on the Jardine Schindler Executive Committee. In his new role, he will oversee all U.S. operations from U.S. headquarters in Morristown, N.J.
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FOUR KONE MRLS FOR NEW LIC RESIDENTIAL TOWER |
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KONE tells ELEVATOR WORLD it provided four machine-room-less (MRL) elevators for The Pecora, a new 26-story residential tower at 41-08 Crescent Street in Long Island City (LIC), Queens. The MonoSpace® 500 elevators serve a building designed by Dan Ionhescu Architects and developed by Watermark Capital Group. Upon announcing the launch of the affordable housing lottery for the property in March, New York YIMBY reported that an array of amenities are offered: package and bike-storage lockers, a gym, spa, dance studio, party room, children's playroom, business center and rooftop terrace. Units are equipped with washers and dryers, patios or balconies, hardwood floors and brand-name kitchen appliances.
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MTA UNVEILS THREE ELEVATORS MODERNIZED BY OTIS AT YANKEE STADIUM |
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One of the modernized elevators; image courtesy of MTA
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) unveiled three elevators modernized by Otis at the 161 Street-Yankee Stadium subway station ahead of New York Yankees' Major League Baseball opening day on March 25. Part of larger safety and accessibility upgrades throughout the MTA system, the elevators serve the street to the mezzanine and the mezzanine to the platform. Work included full replacement of the cabs and associated equipment; a new elevator head house with a street-level canopy; modernization of the machine room, encompassing all electrical and mechanical equipment; and upgrades to the remote-monitoring, fire-alarm, intercom and camera systems. "These modernized elevators are a major improvement for Yankee fans and Bronx riders, making it easier and more convenient to take the train to the game this season," MTA Construction and Development President Jamie Torres-Springer said.
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RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION TO TRANSFORM MIDTOWN MANHATTAN TOWER |
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Judging from renderings and a description published in March, conversion of a 14-story office building at 906 Fifth Avenue in Midtown East, Manhattan, will completely transform the circa-1920s structure. New York YIMBY was among outlets to report in March on its proposed conversion into a 29-story, glass-clad tower offering 66 condominium units and office space. Rafael Viñoly Architects designed the conversion, a joint venture of RJ Capital Holdings and Top Rock Holdings. The redevelopment would more than double the building's height from 187 ft to 408 ft and increase square footage from 93,000 ft2 to 226,000 ft2. The glass fenestration of a now-closed Puma store at the building's base will remain, with a wraparound loggia terrace carved from the level above. Terraces and balconies will grace the western elevation of a new, slender tower structure.
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Close-up view of one of the upper-level landscaped terraces; image courtesy of Rafael Viñoly Architects
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14TH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST OPEN, NOW ACCEPTING VIDEOS |
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Submissions are open for ELEVATOR WORLD’s 2026 Photo Contest until May 15. This year’s categories include Projects In Action, Elevators/Lifts (Commercial), Elevators/Lifts (Private Residence), Escalators & Moving Walkways, Machines & Components, City Skylines and Tall Buildings, Historical/Legacy Equipment (pre-1965), Company Factories/Facilities, Hoistways and Industry Art/Illustrations (including sketches, blueprints, digital, AI and other). The nomination period will be followed by public voting, and winners will be featured in our August 2026 issue. Video submissions can be submitted for any category and links can be shared from any of the following platforms: YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitch, Wistia, Vidyard, BitChute and Mixcloud. Send us your best shots, and you could win one of many great prizes and be published in EW! We look forward to viewing the elevator world through your unique lens. Please email with any questions.
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VDA EXPERTS TALK CODE COMPLIANCE AND MORE AT HPS MEETING |
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Vertical-transportation consulting experts from VDA, Inc., including Vice President of Codes and Standards Greg DeCola, shared insights about elevator code compliance, management and more during an April 7 meeting of the Hibernia Provident Society (HPS) at the Tailor Public House in Midtown Manhattan. HPS is a local nonprofit organization focused on supporting building managers and other real estate professionals through education, networking and industry-specific training. “As regulations continue to evolve, staying ahead of inspection requirements, maintenance standards and safety protocols is critical for building owners, property managers and industry professionals,” observed Kathleen Jordan of Dynasty Elevator, who was in attendance. “The discussion highlighted the importance of proactive management, proper documentation and partnering with knowledgeable consultants to ensure full compliance and operational efficiency.”
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(l-r) Greg DeCola, Sahara Katz, Jessica Diaz, Kathleen Jordan, Jay Nolan and Joe Caracappa; image courtesy of Kathleen Jordan
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TRDNY REVEALS RECORD LEASEHOLDER AT MIDTOWN’S SOLOW BUILDING |
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The Solow Building at 9 West 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan; photo by John W. Cahill for CVU
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The Real Deal NY (TRDNY) recently revealed the tenant who signed a record 10-year lease for the top, 50th floor of the distinctive Solow Building at 9 West 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan: 28-year-old Mexican Billionaire Gonzalo Hevia Baillères, grandson of the late “King of Silver” Alberto Baillères Gonzalez. Baillères will pay US$327.50 per ft2 for 5,060 ft2 to house his holding company HBeyond, which specializes in venture capital, private equity and creating new businesses with a strong U.S.-based AI and technology focus. With striking north and south façades that curve inward from the ground level to the 18th floor, the building was designed by Gordon Bunshaft of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and completed in 1974. It originally had a 34-unit Westinghouse elevator system that was since been modernized as part of major capital improvements by owner the Soloviev Group. Otis completed a modernization in 2019 that incorporated SkyRiseTM high-rise traction elevators and the CompassPlusTM destination-dispatch system.
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POP/JOE Memorial Invitational Outing
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NAEC 77th Fall Convention & Exposition
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September 28-October 1, 2026
For more information
visit naec.org
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