Elevator World

EW WINS TOP AWARD IN INTERNATIONAL TABPI COMPETITION

ELEVATOR WORLD took the top, Gold award in Trade Association Business Publications International's (TABPI) 2018 Tabbie Awards in the Regular Column category for a pair of On Camera submissions. Gold-winning entries were "3 World Trade Center Update" by Hanno van der Bijl and "Pilgrims' Passage" by Kaija Wilkinson. Described by TABPI judges as "visually compelling, and full of technical information for the readers," the columns covered vastly different, though equally impressive, feats of vertical-transportation engineering. Wilkinson's "Another World," which took readers along on a trip to KONE's underground elevator-testing laboratory just outside Helsinki, placed seventh in the Feature Article category. TABPI reports its 2018 Tabbie Awards featured nearly 400 entries from all over North America and the world, and that "judges worldwide were impressed by the high standard met by this year's entries." EW is very proud of the recognitions!

GAL OPENING REGIONAL SERVICE CENTER FOR CHICAGO

Bronx, New York-based GAL Manufacturing Corp. plans to open a regional service center in Chicagoland in grand fashion on August 23. Located at 1930 Devon Avenue, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, the storefront will provide large areas to display equipment and products from GAL, Elevator Controls, Hollister-Whitney Elevator Corp., Courion, Bore-Max and GAL Canada. Also, there will be a fully stocked warehouse, and an area for training and education. Technical Support Engineer Steven Lawson and Customer Service Manager John Kwiatkowski will be based at the facility. For more information, contact Midwest Regional Vice President Bill Lawson.

SIPALA NAMED PRESIDENT OF MASTER ELEVATOR COMPONENTS

Michael Sipala has been named president of Master Elevator Components, Inc., headquartered in Long Island City (LIC), New York, and will assume an ownership position in the near future, the board of directors announced. Sipala brings many years of experience in the elevator-parts business, having held positions at Adams Elevator, New York Elevator, thyssenkrupp and Certified Elevator and Escalator Products Inc. He holds an associate's degree in Business Administration and Management from LaGuardia Community College. Patrick Carrajat and Bill Seymour will remain regional CEOs. Chris Moore will continue to manage the LIC warehouse and provide internet-sales support.

CONSTRUCTION IRKS RAIL PASSENGERS AT BUSY INDIAN STATION

Escalator parts and construction material stacked on the concourse at the busy Dadar rail station in India is leaving little room for passengers to walk and has prompted complaints from commuters worried about a situation similar to the deadly Elphinstone stampede in 2017, mid-day.com reports. To prevent such tragedies, Central Railway (CR) hired a contractor to build a two-way escalator between platforms 3 and 4 — the station’s most crowded — and a foot overbridge. Escalator parts are now taking up more than half the platform area, leaving roughly 2 m for thousands of people to walk. CR said the materials would be “removed immediately” and urged patience as work continues.

HIGH-RISE HOTEL BETWEEN PENN STATION AND TIMES SQUARE

Developer Sam Chang and Marriott International found a prime spot for their new 23-story, 89-room Comfort Inn hotel: between Penn Station and Times Square in New York City, New York YIMBY reports. Currently occupied by a vacant, four-story building, the 25-ft.-wide site at 337 West 36th Street will have a slender structure with a gray-stone and brick-masonry façade designed by Gene Kaufman Architects. The hotel will be outfitted with a cellar-level breakfast room, outdoor patio and 10th-floor terraces for some suites. The 23rd floor will have a penthouse that spans the width of the building.

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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: http://www.elevatorbooks.com

To view and download today's news manuscript, visit:

http://elevatorworld.com/pdf/podcast/073118.pdf

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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: http://www.elevatorbooks.com

To view and download today's news manuscript, visit:

http://elevatorworld.com/pdf/podcast/073018.pdf

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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: http://www.elevatorbooks.com

To view and download today's news manuscript, visit:

http://elevatorworld.com/pdf/podcast/073018.pdf

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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: http://www.elevatorbooks.com

To view and download today's news manuscript, visit:

http://elevatorworld.com/pdf/podcast/073018.pdf

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THYSSENKRUPP ANNOUNCES NEW HQ, TEST TOWER IN ATLANTA

thyssenkrupp Elevator Americas has announced a new headquarters and 420-ft.-tall test tower, the tallest of its kind in the U.S. and one of the tallest in the world, in Atlanta near SunTrust Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. Representing a US$200-million investment and bringing more than 900 employees to the city, most of whom will be transferring from other parts of country, the Innovation Complex will include the Gensler-designed test tower, a new corporate headquarters and business-operations building, and an existing building that will be outfitted for thyssenkrupp’s needs. Housing 18 shafts, the tower will test the MULTI and high-capacity, two-cabin TWIN elevator systems. Being built in collaboration with the Braves Development Co., the complex is approximately 13 mi. north of downtown Atlanta and is scheduled for completion by early 2022. A full press release, including renderings and a video, is available here.

 

IN MEMORIAM: DARYL D. ANDERSON

Daryl D. Anderson, recently retired CEO of HKA Elevator Consulting, Inc., of Laguna Hills, California, passed away in July at age 69. Anderson served in the U.S. Air Force from 1968 until 1972. He began his elevator career in 1973 with a major manufacturing company, holding positions that included engineering, estimating and sales through 1979. From 1979 until 1981, Anderson served as an in-house elevator consultant for architecture firm Skidmore Owings & Merrill. In 1981, he joined Hesselberg, Keesee & Associates, Inc., holding various positions. He founded HKA Elevator Consulting in 1999. The company stated, "The HKA family has lost a great friend and colleague. He will be missed by all. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family." Anderson is survived by his children, Genette and Bryan. Condolences may be sent to his home at 3928 Windansea Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89147.

 

IN MEMORIAM: JOHN DEVER

John Dever, cofounder and sales manager at ESR Elevator, Inc., of San Francisco, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack in June. Dever worked in the industry for nearly 30 years. Prior to co-founding ESR, Dever was sales manager at Empire Elevator Co., credited with being a central figure in the company's success. He also held positions with firms that included Syska Hennessy Group, Amtech Elevator, Armor Elevator and U.S. Elevator. Dever studied Electronics at the University of Marin. He is survived by his wife, Chrissie, and daughters, Noelle and Sophie. On the GoFundMe page set up to help Dever's family, colleague Richard Blaska said, "I've not known a kinder, more gentle or better man." A celebration of Dever's life is planned for August 19 at the Marin Art & Garden Center in Ross, California.  

 

MARINE INNOVATIONS WELCOMES FOUR NEW DEALERS

Frazee, Minnesota-based tram and inclined-lift manufacturer Marine Innovations, Inc., has added four new dealers. They are: in Maine, McEnroe Builders of Harbor; in California, Accessible Construction of Inglewood; in North Carolina, Johnston Welding Service of Brevard; and in Idaho, North Idaho Marine of Alene. The new dealers plan to offer Marine Innovations products to address customers' accessibility needs, including assisting them in connecting their homes to their waterfronts. 

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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: http://www.elevatorbooks.com

THYSSENKRUPP ANNOUNCES NEW HQ, TEST TOWER IN ATLANTA

thyssenkrupp Elevator Americas has announced a new headquarters and 420-ft.-tall test tower, the tallest of its kind in the U.S. and one of the tallest in the world, in Atlanta near SunTrust Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. Representing a US$200-million investment and bringing more than 900 employees to the city, most of whom will be transferring from other parts of country, the Innovation Complex will include the Gensler-designed test tower, a new corporate headquarters and business-operations building, and an existing building that will be outfitted for thyssenkrupp’s needs. Housing 18 shafts, the tower will test the MULTI and high-capacity, two-cabin TWIN elevator systems. Being built in collaboration with the Braves Development Co., the complex is approximately 13 mi. north of downtown Atlanta and is scheduled for completion by early 2022. A full press release, including renderings and a video, is available here.

 

IN MEMORIAM: DARYL D. ANDERSON

Daryl D. Anderson, recently retired CEO of HKA Elevator Consulting, Inc., of Laguna Hills, California, passed away in July at age 69. Anderson served in the U.S. Air Force from 1968 until 1972. He began his elevator career in 1973 with a major manufacturing company, holding positions that included engineering, estimating and sales through 1979. From 1979 until 1981, Anderson served as an in-house elevator consultant for architecture firm Skidmore Owings & Merrill. In 1981, he joined Hesselberg, Keesee & Associates, Inc., holding various positions. He founded HKA Elevator Consulting in 1999. The company stated, "The HKA family has lost a great friend and colleague. He will be missed by all. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family." Anderson is survived by his children, Genette and Bryan. Condolences may be sent to his home at 3928 Windansea Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89147.

 

IN MEMORIAM: JOHN DEVER

John Dever, cofounder and sales manager at ESR Elevator, Inc., of San Francisco, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack in June. Dever worked in the industry for nearly 30 years. Prior to co-founding ESR, Dever was sales manager at Empire Elevator Co., credited with being a central figure in the company's success. He also held positions with firms that included Syska Hennessy Group, Amtech Elevator, Armor Elevator and U.S. Elevator. Dever studied Electronics at the University of Marin. He is survived by his wife, Chrissie, and daughters, Noelle and Sophie. On the GoFundMe page set up to help Dever's family, colleague Richard Blaska said, "I've not known a kinder, more gentle or better man." A celebration of Dever's life is planned for August 19 at the Marin Art & Garden Center in Ross, California.  

 

MARINE INNOVATIONS WELCOMES FOUR NEW DEALERS

Frazee, Minnesota-based tram and inclined-lift manufacturer Marine Innovations, Inc., has added four new dealers. They are: in Maine, McEnroe Builders of Harbor; in California, Accessible Construction of Inglewood; in North Carolina, Johnston Welding Service of Brevard; and in Idaho, North Idaho Marine of Alene. The new dealers plan to offer Marine Innovations products to address customers' accessibility needs, including assisting them in connecting their homes to their waterfronts. 

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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: http://www.elevatorbooks.com

THYSSENKRUPP ANNOUNCES NEW HQ, TEST TOWER IN ATLANTA

thyssenkrupp Elevator Americas has announced a new headquarters and 420-ft.-tall test tower, the tallest of its kind in the U.S. and one of the tallest in the world, in Atlanta near SunTrust Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. Representing a US$200-million investment and bringing more than 900 employees to the city, most of whom will be transferring from other parts of country, the Innovation Complex will include the Gensler-designed test tower, a new corporate headquarters and business-operations building, and an existing building that will be outfitted for thyssenkrupp’s needs. Housing 18 shafts, the tower will test the MULTI and high-capacity, two-cabin TWIN elevator systems. Being built in collaboration with the Braves Development Co., the complex is approximately 13 mi. north of downtown Atlanta and is scheduled for completion by early 2022. A full press release, including renderings and a video, is available here.

 

IN MEMORIAM: DARYL D. ANDERSON

Daryl D. Anderson, recently retired CEO of HKA Elevator Consulting, Inc., of Laguna Hills, California, passed away in July at age 69. Anderson served in the U.S. Air Force from 1968 until 1972. He began his elevator career in 1973 with a major manufacturing company, holding positions that included engineering, estimating and sales through 1979. From 1979 until 1981, Anderson served as an in-house elevator consultant for architecture firm Skidmore Owings & Merrill. In 1981, he joined Hesselberg, Keesee & Associates, Inc., holding various positions. He founded HKA Elevator Consulting in 1999. The company stated, "The HKA family has lost a great friend and colleague. He will be missed by all. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family." Anderson is survived by his children, Genette and Bryan. Condolences may be sent to his home at 3928 Windansea Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89147.

 

IN MEMORIAM: JOHN DEVER

John Dever, cofounder and sales manager at ESR Elevator, Inc., of San Francisco, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack in June. Dever worked in the industry for nearly 30 years. Prior to co-founding ESR, Dever was sales manager at Empire Elevator Co., credited with being a central figure in the company's success. He also held positions with firms that included Syska Hennessy Group, Amtech Elevator, Armor Elevator and U.S. Elevator. Dever studied Electronics at the University of Marin. He is survived by his wife, Chrissie, and daughters, Noelle and Sophie. On the GoFundMe page set up to help Dever's family, colleague Richard Blaska said, "I've not known a kinder, more gentle or better man." A celebration of Dever's life is planned for August 19 at the Marin Art & Garden Center in Ross, California.  

 

MARINE INNOVATIONS WELCOMES FOUR NEW DEALERS

Frazee, Minnesota-based tram and inclined-lift manufacturer Marine Innovations, Inc., has added four new dealers. They are: in Maine, McEnroe Builders of Harbor; in California, Accessible Construction of Inglewood; in North Carolina, Johnston Welding Service of Brevard; and in Idaho, North Idaho Marine of Alene. The new dealers plan to offer Marine Innovations products to address customers' accessibility needs, including assisting them in connecting their homes to their waterfronts. 

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