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HITACHI ESTABLISHES VIETNAM SUBSIDIARY

Citing rapid urban growth, Hitachi, Ltd. has established wholly owned subsidiary Hitachi Elevator Vietnam Co., Ltd., headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. In 2015, Hitachi received an order for more than 60 units for Urban Railway Line 1 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's first urban railway system. This was followed by Hitachi's launch of a new machine-room-less elevator for Asia and the Middle East. Sales of the new units were launched in September, and Hitachi expects the product to enhance its market share in Vietnam.

 

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC RIDING HIGH ON L.A. BUILDING BOOM

The construction boom in Los Angeles is resulting in significant work for vertical-transportation companies, including the Cypress, California-based division of Mitsubishi Electric, which reports it recently installed or will install nearly 100 units in various projects downtown. Recently won contracts in the South Park area include the US$1-billion Oceanwide Plaza being developed by Beijing's Oceanwide near the Staples Center and the first phase of Metropolis, a mega project north of L.A. Live being developed by the Greenland Group of Shanghai. Mike Corbo, general manager and executive vice president of Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Elevator and Escalator Division, said the company "is excited to be playing an integral role in the exponential growth and amazing transformation of downtown L.A."

 

NEW HOTEL QUICKLY RISING IN NYC’S TIMES SQUARE

Completion is expected in 2017 on a 42-story, 517-ft.-tall EDITION by Marriott hotel in the heart of New York City’s (NYC) Times Square at 701 Seventh Avenue, New York YIMBY reports. Located on the corner of West 47th Street, the structure will contain approximately 450 hotel rooms, retail on the cellar through fourth-floor levels and hotel rooms starting on the 14th floor. Two sides of EDITION's base will boast an 18,000-sq.-ft. LED display. Witkoff, Ian Schrager Co., Winthrop Realty Trust and Maefield Development are behind the project, designed by Platt Byard Dovell White Architects.

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BELARUSIAN LIFT COMPANY GROWS IN RUSSIA AND BEYOND

Mogilev, Belarus-based OAO Mogilevliftmash exported 7,842 lifts from January-September, representing a 26.6% increase from the same time last year, Belarus News reports. More than 70% of its exports are sold in Russia, but the company has also sold to Afghanistan, Venezuela, Mongolia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine and Kazakhstan. It sold its first lifts to Germany this year, and is laying the groundwork for further growth by investing in manufacturing equipment. Over the past decade OAO Mogilevliftmash purchased approximately 300 new pieces of equipment, resulting in an increase in manufacturing capacity by more than 50%. It has more than 130 models and plans to soon start manufacturing escalators.

BIG HEIGHT BUMP FOR FINANCIAL DISTRICT TOWER IN NYC

A mixed-use tower at the corner of Fulton and Dutch streets in New York City’s (NYC) Financial District that will contain approximately 480 residential units has gotten a significant height bump from its originally planned 49 stories, New York YIMBY reports. Now slated to stand 63 stories and 758 ft., 19 Dutch will encompass 595,140 sq. ft. and have 8,100 sq. ft. of retail on the lower floors. Completion is anticipated in 2018. Carmel Partners is the developer and the architect is SLCE Architects.

CEA CHRISTMAS PARTY COMING UP

The Chicago Elevator Association’s (CEA) annual Christmas party is coming up on December 7. The venue is Dana Hotel and Spa at 600 North State Street in Chicago. Festivities including live music, food, drinks and prizes start at 6:30 p.m. For CEA members, one person per company may attend free of charge, with each additional person admitted for US$65 and US$95 for nonmembers. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by December 6 via email or fax: (708) 371-2477.

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PARISIAN MACAO RESORT FEATURES SCHINDLER PRODUCTS

The Parisian Macao Sands Resort opened in September in Cotai on the southern coast of China, featuring an array of Schindler vertical-transportation equipment, Jardine Schindler Group announced. The system includes 87 elevators and 48 escalators, including a pair of specially designed high-speed, high-traffic 7000 elevators for the Parisian Macao's half-scale Eiffel tower. Those elevators transport visitors 100 m to a 37th-floor observation deck in approximately 40 s. The system also includes 40 additional 7000 and 39 compact 5500 elevators, and 48 9300AE escalators serving a resort with 3,000 guest rooms, more than 170 stores, French-inspired streetscapes and a 1,200-seat theater.

 

806 ESCALATORS FOUND UNSAFE IN MALAYSIA

Malaysia's Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) found that out of 7,632 escalators inspected in shopping malls and public places, 806 were unsafe, FMT News reports. Owners were advised by DOSH to repair or replace the units under the "Safe Escalator Campaign." According to the Factories and Machinery Act of 1967, all escalators must have their designs approved by DOSH prior to installation, be tested before being issued a machinery qualification certificate and undergo regular maintenance by a firm or individual approved by DOSH. After 15 months, an escalator is again tested by DOSH. The move came in the wake of a mishap at a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur on October 25 in which an escalator’s metal plates became detached, scaring shoppers and shopkeepers but resulting in no injuries.

 

PRICE OF ESCALATORS OVER LAS VEGAS AVENUE DISPLEASES

Sixteen new escalators to pedestrian bridges over Tropicana Avenue in Las Vegas will cost an additional US$419,573, and the Nevada Transportation Board is unhappy with the rising costs associated with the overall US$30-million project that has been in the works since 2003, the Las Vegas Sun reports. The Las Vegas Convention Center is funding US$19 million of the project, with the state Department of Transportation funding the rest. The general contractor initially gave a lower price estimate before realizing the lower-cost new escalators were not compatible with the project. The new units are being ordered from Otis.

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EESF AGM REGISTRATION OPEN, OTHER NEWS

The Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF) has opened registration and sponsorship opportunities for its 2017 Annual General Membership (AGM) Meeting, to be held on February 15-17 at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile, Alabama. Part of the proceedings will be a celebration of Mardi Gras, which will be taking place in the city. It has also announced a new member, thyssenkrupp, which donated US$25,000 to the Foundation. Other recent donations include the same amount from the International Association of Elevator Consultants donated during United 2016, where EESF raised an additional US$19,884.72. Finally, it requests donations toward its 2017 fundraising campaign here: https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/fc8c516b-d514-4c65-8735-c64af30dbf6a?utm_source=Campaign+Created+2016%2F11%2F07%2C+1%3A33+PM&utm_campaign=November+News&utm_medium=email

 

70-STORY TALL RELIGIOUS STRUCTURE RISING IN INDIA

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness is building the 70-story Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir in Vrindavan, India, which, upon completion, will become one of the tallest religious structures in the world, The New Indian Express reports. Situated on 5.5 acres, the structure will boast a capsule elevator to take riders through the planetary systems spoken about in Vedic literature amid a "stunning light-and-sound show." The ascent will end at a viewing gallery. The earthquake-resistant structure will contain a temple, heritage center and for-sale residences. The structural consultant is Thornton Tomasetti, who designed some of the world's tallest buildings.

 

SOUTHEAST LONDON SET TO GET NEW LANDMARK

Pending regulatory approvals, Abbey Wood in Southeast London will get a new landmark in the form of Abbey Place, which consists of a 29-story residential building and 10-story building housing a hotel and residences, The Architects' Journal reports. Shedkm is the architect and HUB is the developer of the 23,791 m2 project which the team said promises to "raise the benchmark for high-quality development in Abbey Wood." Located near a Crossrail railway hub being developed, Abbey Place is due to start construction in summer 2017, with completion approximately two years later.

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ICONIC LONDON STORE COMPLETES ESCALATOR UPGRADE

Harrods department store in London has completed a US$24.9-million renovation that included installation of 16 double escalators to carry shoppers between the ground and fifth floors of the historic building, the Evening Standard reports. Ian Thomas of Make Architects oversaw the project, which involved restoring the 1930s heritage of the escalator hall by incorporating original materials, such as nickel bronze, and introducing modern technology. The store remained open throughout the project with minimal interruption to customers, which Harrods Managing Director Michael Ward credited to cooperation between Make and store employees.

“UPPER WEST SIDE” NOW COMPLETE IN MELBOURNE

With delivery of Tower Three of Far East Consortium's Upper West Side residential development at 33 Rose Lane in the central business district of Melbourne, Australia, the project is now complete, The Urban Developer reports. Designed by Cottee Parker, Tower Three stands 52 stories and contains approximately 640 apartments. In all, Upper West Side has housing for approximately 4,000, a large retail component and amenities such as a rock-climbing wall, pool and gymnasium.

ESCALATOR FALL FATAL FOR BABY IN SHANGHAI

A baby fell from his grandmother’s arms 30 ft. over the side of an escalator in a Shanghai mall on November 11, passing away at a local hospital a short time later, the Mirror reports. A video shows the woman stumbling into a gap as she steps onto the escalator, which was going down, then trying to hold onto the child until he slips from her grasp and falls.

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IN MEMORIAM: JAMES E. BENNER

James E. "Jim" Benner, past president of Alps Wire Rope Corp., passed away on November 8 at age 77. He lived in Sleepy Hollow, Illinois, with his wife, Judith. Benner was president of Alps from 1985 until his retirement in 2006. During this time, he grew the company from a small Midwestern distributor to a nationwide supplier. A native of Chicago Heights, Illinois, Benner had a distinguished career that included stints at Marmon Group, Teledyne and Alps. Survivors include sons Brad, Craig, Todd and Ross; and daughter, Allyson. A funeral is planned today in Dundee, Illinois. Memorial donations may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

GLASSY, STRIATED HIGH RISE FOR DOWNTOWN L.A.

Developer Mitsui Fudosan America and architect Johnson Fain hope to start construction in March 2018 on a 42-story tower in downtown Los Angeles' Financial District that would house approximately 430 residences and 10,000 sq. ft. of commercial space, The Architects Newspaper reports. Called Fig & Eighth Tower, the glassy, striated structure would join new developments including the city's new tallest building, the Wilshire Grand Center, and a new Whole Foods Market. An eight-level, 479-stall parking garage, which includes four below-ground levels, is also planned. The team hopes to have the building open for occupancy in 2020.

ELEVATORS PART OF UPGRADE AT ARMY TOWER IN ALABAMA

A pair of elevators — one for passengers and equipment and the other described as a “movable laboratory able to conduct tests from 0 to 300 ft.” — are part of the refurbishment of the 329-ft.-tall Russell Tower in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, used by the U.S. Army to observe test systems against physical targets, the Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) reports. The tower is one of two U.S. military instrumentation towers of 300 ft. or higher, with the other at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. Getting the elevators up and running in Russell Tower is a top priority, according to AMRDEC. Funding has been secured, and work is expected to start soon.

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FENTON-SCOTT NAMED SERVICE SALES MANAGER AT APEX

London-based Apex Lifts has named Soni Fenton-Scott Service Sales manager. With more than 20 years' experience in the industry, he will be responsible for growing the company and meeting with prospective clients throughout the southeast U.K. Fenton-Scott began his career in the lift industry at a large international company, going on to study for his degree in Lift Engineering and focus his career on the independent market. As a holder of the EOR202 Basic Lift Safety qualification, he will also conduct lift-equipment surveys.

 

GROWTH FOR MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC IN PHILIPPINES

Mitsubishi Electric division International Elevator & Equipment, Inc. (IEEI) reports strong demand for elevators and escalators in the Philippines as public infrastructure spending is projected to increase by 14% based on the 2017 national budget, Business World Online reports. With sales currently at 800 units per year, IEEI expects to sell approximately 2,400 units over the next three years as it partners with large property developers such as Ayala Corp. It has also supplied units to large public infrastructure projects such as the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila and is rehabilitating the escalators and elevators in Metro Rail Transit-3 I.

 

NIAGARA FALLS FUNICULAR TO BE REACTIVATED

Maid of the Mist Incline, a funicular dormant since 1990 on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, is set to be reactivated as part of a CAD3-million refurbishment project that includes four elevators in the Maid of the Mist cruise ship complex, the Niagara Falls Review reports. Hornblower Niagara Cruises has hired AnCam Solutions Co. Ltd. of Oakville, Canada, and Heller Manus of San Francisco to engineer and design the revitalized funicular, which will have two cars, each with a capacity of 56. Joining one other funicular, it is expected to begin operations in summer 2017. Hornblower Niagara observed the overall project promises to increase passenger capacity by 100% and significantly increase the number of rides it offers daily from the current 48.

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KONE TO OUTFIT DUBAI MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT

KONE has won an order to supply 32 elevators and four escalators to One Central in Dubai, a multiple-building mixed-use complex being developed by Dubai World Trade Centre on 104 ha in the central business district. Al Futtaim Carillion is the main contractor, and Hopkins is the architect. The order includes 22 MiniSpaceTM and 10 MonoSpace® elevators and the E-Link remote-monitoring system, which will be used in towers ranging in height from 12- to 88-m. One Central will consist of 300,000 m2 of office space designed to the highest environmental standards as well as stores, hotels, residences and amenities. Completion is anticipated in 2017.

 

SAN DIEGO REDEVELOPMENT IN EARLY STAGES

A 480-ft.-tall observation tower is included in plans for “Seaport San Diego,” a US$1.2-billion venture to be built over the next decade to replace Seaport Village, The San Diego Union Tribune reported. A consortium of developers from across the country, operating as "1HWY1," is to construct 390,000 sq. ft. for shops and restaurants; 19,000 sq. ft. of office space for marine-oriented businesses; a 65,000-sq.-ft. maritime-oriented educational institute; and a tuna harbor large enough to accommodate 51 commercial fishing slips, 82 recreational boat slips and 24 mega-yacht slips. Construction is planned for 2020 and to be completed in phases between 2022 and 2025. Major portions could be ready for the 2024 Olympics if they are held in Los Angeles. However, the next step for the project is to win approval from the California Coastal Commission.

 

ELEVATORS IN STORE FOR MONTREAL METRO STATION

Agence Métropolitaine de Transport (AMT) has set aside CAD$9.5 million (US$7 million) for a trio of elevators to provide access between the street and the Bonaventure Station turnstiles in the Montreal Metro, thanks to AMT and Société de Transport de Montréal resolving property-ownership issues, the Montreal Gazette reports. The move, along with improvements such as a CAD$75-million (US$56-million) pedestrian tunnel between the Vendome station and a new superhospital, is aimed at alleviating frustration expressed by critics of the system’s lack of accessibility, particularly for people with disabilities.

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TRITON NAMES DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING

Lucas Cappelletti has been named director of Sales and Marketing at Triton Elevator LLC, based in Duncanville, Texas. In his past role as Regional Sales manager at Travertine Elevator Interiors, Cappelletti worked with OEMs on large elevator-interior projects. Noting his depth and breadth of experience, Triton stated, "With his extensive knowledge of the intricacies and strict guidelines of elevator OEM requirements as it pertains to cab-interior design solutions, Cappelletti will help Triton Elevator build a team of elevator construction professionals that will provide a link between elevator-manufacturing companies and the ever-changing demands of the elevator-interior design market."

 

VERTICAL-TRANSPORTATION UPGRADES AT INDIAN RAIL STATION

A busy rail station in southwestern India is in the midst of vertical-transportation upgrades, Indian newspapers report. Mysuru station, which handles approximately 25,000 passengers daily, saw two escalators at platforms 1 and 6 inaugurated by Southwestern Railway officials on November 5, and two elevators are expected to be installed by December at platforms 2-3 and 4-5, The Times of India reports. The escalators are complaint with international code, have 100-cm-wide steps, travel at a nominal speed of 0.5 mps and can carry 100 passengers per min. The Hindu notes the improvements will be a relief to passengers who no longer have to carry luggage across a steep foot overbridge or walk across busy tracks.

 

“HYDRAULIC ELEVATOR PERFORMANCE” TOPIC OF EIGSC MEETING

“Maximizing Your Hydraulic Elevator Performance” with presenters Steve Romnes, president of Vertitron Midwest Inc. and vice president of Business Development for MEI Total Elevator Solutions, and Pat Tobin, representative of Business Development for MEI, is the topic of the Elevator Industry Group of Southern California’s (EIGSC) November 15 lunch meeting. The location is Taix French Restaurant, 1911 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90026. Doors open at 11:30 and the meeting starts at noon. For more information, contact Nicole Smith at MEI. 

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SHANGHAI TOWER NAMED CTBUH BEST TALL BUILDING 2016

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) named Shanghai Tower in Shanghai, China, the best tall building worldwide during the 15th Annual CTBUH Awards Ceremony and Dinner on November 3 at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. The announcement followed a yearlong selection process involving 132 entries from 27 countries. Describing Shanghai Tower as “the pinnacle of progressive skyscraper design,” CTBUH said innovative features such as its double-skin façade and multistory atria, made it stand out from the three other regional Best Tall Building winners: VIA 57 West in New York City, Americas; The White Walls, Nicosia, Cyprus, Europe; and The Cube, Beirut, Lebanon, Middle East & Africa. For more information about the awards, visit website.

 

NEW TALLEST FOR CAPE TOWN PLANNED

Cape Town Magazine reports a new tallest building is on the drawing boards for Cape Town, South Africa, courtesy of FWJK Developments. The futuristic-looking tower would stand 42 stories on the northwest corner of Strand and Adderly streets, surpassing the Mother City's current tallest building, the 32-story Portside Tower. Zero2ONE would house approximately 620 apartments, 6000 m2 of retail, 760 parking spaces and a viewing platform open to the public. FWJK, which is also an architecture firm, has completed several other Cape Town projects, including Touchstone House and KMPG Place.

 

EECO TRAINS ON CONTROL VALVES

Elevator Equipment Corp. (EECO) presented two hydraulic control-valve training classes on its control valves at Jersey Elevator in Aberdeen, New Jersey, on November 3. The 30 participants received 4 hr. of Certified Elevator Technician (CET®) continuing-education credit. Each session was made up of classroom instruction, a question-and-answer session and practical valve adjustment/troubleshooting.

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