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THYSSENKRUPP, PARTNERS SUPPLY NAIROBI HOTEL, MARKET

Joining forces with strategic distribution partners, thyssenkrupp supplied 35 units to the Greenhill Hotel and Village Market in Nairobi, Kenya, which thyssenkrupp describes as an up-and-coming market. The order consisted of 20 escalators and 15 elevators. Noting that Nairobi has been listed among the top 10 most dynamic cities in the world, thyssenkrupp said its collaboration partners managed the project, which “allowed us to provide cutting-edge technology and vital infrastructure to make a real difference, even though we have no field presence there.”

DETROIT TOWER INTENDED TO SIGNAL CITY’S REBIRTH

The City of Detroit's Downtown Development Authority has approved a plan to build a 52-story, 734-ft.-tall mixed-use tower designed by New York City's SHoP Architects and Detroit's Hamilton Anderson Associates that would be the tallest in the city and, ideally, signal Detroit's rebirth, Architect's Newspaper reports. Developed by Detroit's Bedrock on the former Woodward Avenue site of Hudson's department store, at one time the tallest department store in the world, the project would include residences, retail and parking built around what SHoP Principal William Sharples calls "a huge and inspiring new public space." If all goes as planned, groundbreaking will take place on December 1.

EIGSC CANCELS LUNCHES, LOOKS TO REGROUP

The Elevator Industry Group of Southern California (EIGSC) has canceled all lunches until further notice as it looks to regroup. Any dues that have been submitted for 2017 will not be processed. Ray Miller of Prysmian Group says a group of longtime members are discussing possible next steps. Anyone wishing to be part of the discussion may contact Miller at email or by telephone: 877-888-0765.

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HITACHI OPENS ENGINEER TRAINING CENTER IN THAILAND

Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Building Systems Co., Ltd. in January opened their Asia Training Center, a facility that includes classroom, virtual and hands-on training, in Chonburi Province, Thailand. It is expected to support the delivery of approximately 5,000 units — including machine-room-less elevators Hitachi launched in the region in September 2016 — each year throughout Asia. The seven-story, 3,785-m2 complex has six elevator shafts, two escalator installation areas, a safety training room and two additional classrooms. It is geared toward developing mid-level engineers in Asian countries to ensure higher quality and safety, and is part of a revised training structure that involves the center working with Hitachi's Human Resources Development Center to foster advanced training.

 

CAPE TOWN’S TALLEST ON TRACK

A 44-story, 486-ft.-tall mixed-use tower that will be the tallest in Cape Town, South Africa, is scheduled to start construction in April and be finished within two and half years, Africa Investor reports. It is being developed by Land Equity Group and FWJK, which is also the architect. Located at the corner of Adderley and Strand streets, Zero2ONE, also known as Exchange Place, is set to have more than 600 apartments, ample parking, 5,000 sq. ft. of retail, a restaurant and 360˚ viewing deck. The project is part of what Stuart Chait of Land Equity Group describes as an "aggressive development cycle" that will involve US$3 billion worth of projects in Sub-Saharan and South Africa.

 

CEA MEETING, UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS

The Chicago Elevator Association (CEA) plans its regular meeting on March 2 at The Clubhouse at 298 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, Illinois, with dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. A guest speaker from Adams is the scheduled. Those wishing to attend should RSVP to [email protected] or (708) 371-2477. CEA also plans to host its Annual Scholarship “Night at the Races” Fundraiser on May 18 at Hawthorne Race Course in Cicero, Illinois, starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are US$65 per person, and sponsorships are available. CEA’s annual Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation fundraiser is planned on June 28.

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BLAIN RENEWS CERTIFICATION

Blain Hydraulics GmbH has successfully renewed certification for its products, including mechanical control; servo electronic; variable-voltage, variable-frequency EV4 series; and pipe-rupture safety valves endorsing compliance with ASME A17.1/CSA B44. The German company states it attaches great importance to the North American market and its growing customer base. It also pointed out the renewal was subject to stringent CSA Group quality and testing procedures.

ELEVATOR U CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPEN

Elevator U has announced commencement of registration for its 20th Annual Elevator U Conference & Vendor Show, taking place at the Boar’s Head Inn at The University of Virginia in Charlottesville on June 19-22. A preconference golf outing is scheduled for a shotgun start on the first day. For more information or to register or renew membership, visit website.

ELENET TO BE PUBLISHED WEEKLY

Due to rising popularity, ELENET will be transitioning from biweekly to weekly beginning on March 1. As always, editorial submissions are welcome at phone: (251) 479-4514, ext. 30 or email: [email protected]. To advertise, contact ext. 38 or [email protected].

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THYSSENKRUPP ATTENDS SUSTAINABILITY EVENT IN SPAIN

thyssenkrupp attended the 11th annual Cotec Europe Summit in Madrid in February, emphasizing its commitment to reducing waste and energy consumption through support of event host Cotec Foundation, a nonprofit with “a mission to promote innovation as a catalyst for economic and social development.” Chaired by King of Spain Felipe VI and attended by high-ranking officials from Spain, Italy and Portugal, the event was a chance for Cotec to share its first report addressing the circular economy theme. Javier Sesma, general manager of thyssenkrupp’s Innovation Center in Gijon, Spain, states energy-friendly products such as the company’s ACCEL and iwalk moving walks are “poised to change the way people will commute in cities.”

LABOR SECRETARY, MSHA: MINE ELEVATORS ARE “WORKING PLACES”

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and the Secretary of Labor contend mine elevators are "working places" as defined by federal regulations and subject to the same oversight as areas where work is performed, Aggregates Manager reports. The regulations state "a competent person designated by the operator shall examine each working place at least once each shift for conditions that may adversely affect safety or health" and that the operator must promptly take action if problems are found. Citations for failure to do this have been issued. Administrative Law Judges (ALJ) have denied the broadened "working places" definition, agreeing with the mining industry's contention that elevators are simply conveyances, rather than working spaces. ALJs advise mine operators to keep meticulous records to support potential challenges.

FOUR ELEVATORS FOR JAKARTA ELEVATED BUS ROUTE

City-owned bus operator TransJakarta plans to install a total of four elevators at two passenger shelters in South Jakarta, Indonesia, The Jakarta Post reports. The shelters are at CSW and Velbak, and are along the new corridor 13 elevated route nearing completion connecting South Jakarta and the western suburbs. The elevators, along with the new route, are expected to be operational in June.

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WORLD’S TALLEST ATRIUM PART OF HADID DESIGN IN BEIJING

Construction of the 46-story, 207-m-tall mixed-use building Leeza SOHO in southwest Beijing, consisting of curvy halves connected by what will be the world's tallest atrium at 190 m, has reached the 20th floor, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) reports. It is expected to reach its full height in September prior to opening in 2018. The atrium twists as it rises to maximize natural light and maximize views from all floors. Leeza SOHO is the fourth collaboration between SOHO China and ZHA.

ELEVATOR WORKER FATALITY AT FLORIDA HOSPITAL

Authorities are trying to determine how a construction worker died after his body was found by firefighters in an elevator shaft at a hospital in Tallahassee, Florida, on February 17, various news outlets, including USA Today, report. The firefighters rescued three people who were trapped in an elevator stuck between the ground and first floors. Following the rescue, they discovered the body of the man, who was working alone. Officials are trying to determine why he was working in a shaft with an operational elevator.

SUPERTALL RESIDENTIAL TOWER IN SURFERS PARASIDE, AUSTRALIA

Meriton hopes to break ground in June on a 90-story residential tower on the site of the 1960s-era International Beach Resort in Surfers Paradise, Australia, brisbanedevelopment.com reports. Designed by SJB Architects, the structure will contain approximately 570 apartments and boast a three-tiered configuration with colored glass panels. At 290-310 m tall, the building will be among the tallest in the area, joining the Spirit and Q1 towers. An Art Deco-inspired podium with restaurants, pools and amenities is also envisioned.

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KONE INDIA LAUNCHES SMART ELEVATOR “HACKATHON”

KONE India, in partnership with IBM and HackerEarth, has launched an elevator “hackathon,” in which developers are invited to come up with digitally innovative ideas to, in this case, enhance the elevator-user experience. The hackathon is being powered by IBM Watson’s Internet of Things platform on IBM’s BlueMix cloud. More than 2,300 people from across India registered, and the top 60 shortlisted teams presented their ideas in Bengaluru and Chennai. On March 4, the top 15 teams are scheduled to demonstrate the integration of their prototypes at KONE’s R&D center in Chennai, with the winning team awarded a cash prize of US$5,961 and a chance to further developer its idea at KONE’s R&D center in Finland.

RESIDENTIAL TOWER SHIMMERS OVER BOSTON’S FENWAY PARK

Distinguishing features of the 30-story Pierce Boston residential tower, overlooking the city's Fenway Park baseball stadium, are starting to appear, SkyRise Cities reports. Arquitectonica is behind the slender, angular design, which features shimmery blue and metal elements. Samuels & Associates is the developer of the project, set to include approximately 350 units, along with a host of resident amenities and 20,000 sq. ft. of retail. Delivery is anticipated in 2018.

PLAN FOR TRIO OF TORONTO TOWERS ADVANCES

Lanterra Developments' scaled-back plan for a trio of towers in downtown Toronto between St. Patrick and Simcoe streets has, for the most part, won Planning Review Panel approval, UrbanToronto reports. Designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects, Artists' Alley now has a gross floor area (GFA) reduced by 21% to 66.959 m2. Building 1, the tallest, was reduced from 54 stories and 634 residential units to 39 stories and 393 residential units. Building 2 increased from 24 stories and 150 units to 36 stories and 310 units. Building 3 remained the same at 17 stories, but was reconfigured to house 210, rather than 345, residential units. The new plan includes a 1,000-m2 public park. While approving of the revised density, the Panel questioned the suitability of ground-level retail and configuration of some of the residential units.

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SINGAPORE MOVES TO ADDRESS TECHNICIAN SHORTAGE

Singapore's Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is addressing the need to hire 1,000 new vertical-transportation technicians in the next three years by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with industry partners to support scholarships and sponsorships to attract new talent, Channel NewsAsia reports. More than 2,000 technicians currently maintain approximately 63,000 lifts and 6,000 escalators, according to BCA, but more are needed as the city-state's tall buildings continue to multiply. Challenges remain, however, including the fact that the vertical-transportation industry competes with higher-paying jobs in industries such as engineering, building services and transportation.

SEATTLE OFFICE TOWER WILL HAVE A PUBLIC-MINDED DESIGN

2+U, named for its location at Second Avenue and University Street in downtown Seattle, has a design that entails its 38 stories rising above an "outdoor urban village" with restaurant, entertainment and retail space, Commercial Property Executive reports. Skanska USA Commercial Development is poised to start construction on the project, which is close to the Pike Place Market and the Seattle Art Museum. Scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2019, it will aim for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification. Prospective tenants will get to take virtual-reality tours of the property with Microsoft HoloLens.

CALATRAVA DESIGN FOR LONDON’S GREENWICH PENINSULA

A design by Santiago Calatrava for a trio of 30-story towers has been unveiled for Greenwich Peninsula in London, Building Design reports. The towers will stand 30 stories and include a winter garden at 80 ft., a 500-ft.-long glass galleria and a land bridge to the Thames River. The US$1.2-billion project will also have a 340,000-sq.-ft. hotel and up to 300,000 sq. ft. of office space. The developer is Knight Dragon, which also plans to build close to 16,000 new homes in seven new neighborhoods. The towers, which have an appearance reminiscent of bridges, are expected to start taking shape by early 2018 and be complete in 2021.

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THYSSENKRUPP WINS ITALY METRO STATION MAINTENANCE WORK

thyssenkrupp has been selected by Azienda Trasporti Milanesi and Azienda Napoletana Mobilita to maintain 585 units in metro stations in Milan and Naples, Italy, respectively. The multiyear contracts cover 237 elevators and 115 escalators in 60 Milan stations and 83 elevators, and 150 escalators are in more than 23 Naples stations. The latest contracts build on thyssenkrupp's existing relationship with Italian metro systems, including a recently awarded contract to supply, install and provide maintenance for mobility systems in metro Line C in Rome, the longest in Italy.

WOMAN DIES IN FALL FROM WTC TRANSIT HUB ESCALATOR

A 29-year-old New Jersey woman died on February 11 when she fell approximately 30 ft. from an escalator in the World Trade Center (WTC) transit hub, also known as the Oculus, in New York City (NYC), various news outlets, including CBS News, reported. Officials initially said the woman, who was traveling with her twin sister, leaned over the railing to retrieve a hat and fell over the side. Security footage later revealed she was lying prone on the handrail to imitate flying, New York Daily News said. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, the US$3.9-billion hub connects New Jersey’s PATH trains and NYC’s subways and is used by more than 300,000 passengers daily.

CHINESE GOVERNMENTS HOPE TO REDUCE ELEVATOR ACCIDENTS

In light of elevator fatalities across China, governments are taking steps to increase accountability, Global Times reports. In Northwest China, Baoji has begun offering liability insurance, and in East China, Qingdao has revised regulations to require that elevators in schools, hospitals, supermarkets and other public places be outfitted with surveillance cameras. The Qingdao regulations also stipulate maintenance entities set up 24-hr. hotlines and dispatch rescuers to scenes in a timely manner. National regulations already require elevators to be cleaned, lubricated, adjusted and checked every 15 days, but this is often ignored. Forty-one people died in elevator accidents in 2016, a drop from 48 such fatalities in 2015. Early this month, 43- and 44-year-old male relatives from Shenyang plunged down a shaft to their deaths from the 28th to third floors.

NORTHAMPTON SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION OPEN

Registration is open, and the second call for papers has been issued for the Seventh Symposium on Lift & Escalator Technologies, to be held at Highgate House in Northampton, U.K., on September 20-21. Vertical-transportation experts will have an opportunity to present peer-reviewed papers after submitting abstracts. Attendees registering before June 30 will receive an early booking discount. Further discounts are available to members of supporting organizations the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, University of Northampton, Lift & Escalator Industry Association and The Institution of Engineering and Technology.

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SAVARIA COMPLETES PURCHASE OF MARYLAND’S PREMIER LIFTS

Savaria Corp., with headquarters in Laval, Canada, has completed its purchase of Premier Lifts, Inc., which is based in Timonium, Maryland, and serves the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. area. Premier will continue operating under its name, and employees have been retained. Extending Savaria's presence in the Mid-Atlantic region, the US$3.5-million deal promises to deliver net sales of approximately US$14 million.

RESIDENTIAL TOWERS COMPLETE IN MELBOURNE

The 36- and 40-story residential towers making up Marco Melbourne are complete in the Southbank area of Melbourne, Australia, World Architecture News reports. Golden Sunrise Developments is behind the project, designed by architect Jacqueline Loh on a prime site that provides views of the central business district, Botanical Gardens and Port Phillip Bay from approximately 430 luxury apartments. A common podium houses amenities such as a private dining room, cinema, gym and pool that were incorporated, Loh says, to "create a sense of opulence."

CLUSTER OF SUPERTALLS PROPOSED FOR TORONTO

Five condominium towers ranging from 75 to 89 stories are envisioned on a piece of Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) land at Queens Quay Boulevard East in Toronto, Urban Toronto reports. Developer Menkes has proposed 79- and 80-story towers sitting atop a multistory podium on the northeast quadrant. That part of the project would contain approximately 1,930 residential units and a four-level underground parking garage with 478 spaces. On the northwest quadrant, a pair of 89-story, 304-m-tall towers rising from the LBCO headquarters, along with a 75-story tower and underground parking for 1,543 vehicles, are planned. This trio would house approximately 5,190 new residential units.

ELEVATOR UPGRADE FOR ICONIC CSU BUILDING

Officials at Cleveland State University (CSU) have approved US$2.6 million to upgrade six elevators in the iconic 21-story James A. Rhodes Building, cleveland.com reports. Both the building and elevators date to 1971. Schindler will perform the work, which will include replacement of controls, gears, call buttons, counterweights, wiring, lighting and fixtures. Four units will be modernized between May and August, with the remaining two during winter or summer 2018.

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HYUNDAI EXPANSION INCLUDES TURKEY, INDIA

Hyundai Elevator Co. of South Korea plans to acquire or build a factory in Turkey, having entered the market last year, South Korean newspaper Pulse reported. Additionally, the company intends to enter India either in joint-venture or independent capacity this year. It sees the moves as a stepping stone for entering the Eastern European elevator market. Its other growth plans include the 2019 completion of a second plant in China near Shanghai and reinforcing its maintenance division in South Korea, where the segment provides 20-30% of operating income.

SRI LANKA’S AITKEN SPENCE RECEIVES ISO CERTIFICATION

Aitken Spence Elevators, sole Otis distributor in Sri Lanka, was recently awarded the ISO 9001:2008 certification for its quality-management system (QMS) by SGS Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., Mirror Business reported. The certification includes sales, marketing, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of Otis elevators, escalators and moving walks. It is provided to organizations that demonstrate their QMS has the robust ability to consistently fulfill customer requirements, as well as statutory needs. It also indicates the organization is committed to continually enhancing customer satisfaction through the application of the management system with processes in place for nonconformance management and improvement.

GRAY TO LECTURE ON 1870s ELEVATORS

Author, professor of Architectural History and ELEVATOR WORLD Correspondent Dr. Lee Gray will be speaking at a Skyscraper Museum symposium in New York City on March 10. He will present “Riding High in the Age of Masonry: Elevators in Office Buildings, 1870-1875.” It is part of the third session of the ​​TEN & TALLER event, held in conjunction with the museums current exhibition and taking place at the Cornell AAP facility at 26 Broadway, 20th Floor. To RSVP, email the Skyscraper Museum.

NEW RENDERINGS OF TRIBECA/FIDI CONDOMINIUM TOWER

New renderings show a 43-story, 642-ft.-tall tower that will contain more than 50 residences where Tribeca and the Financial District (FiDi) meet in New York City, Curbed New York reports. Construction began in summer 2016 on the tower at 45 Park Place, which is also set to have 1,089 sq. ft. of retail. Soho Properties is the developer, with SOMA Architects the design architect and Leyva Architects the executive/residential architect. If the developer's vision comes to fruition, it will have an Islamic museum and cultural center next door, on the site of the proposed Park51, also called the "Ground Zero mosque." Completion is anticipated by the end of 2018.

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