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THYSSENKRUPP TO MAINTAIN TURKEY TRANSIT VT EQUIPMENT

thyssenkrupp Elevator's Aegean-Mediterranean branch has secured a contract from Antalya Büyükşehir Municipality in Antalya, Turkey, to maintain and repair 95 escalators and 73 elevators at and around an overpass. thyssenkrupp Elevator tells ELEVATOR WORLD the vertical-transportation (VT) system includes 25 Schindler units, 13 thyssenkrupp units, 10 KONE units and 15 Fujitec units. The remaining 105 units were provided by local companies. Branch Manager Muhittin Batgiray observed, "This major contract in Turkey's tourism capital, Antalya, not only provides the excellent product quality of thyssenkrupp, but also our superb quality of service." thyssenkrupp Elevator Special Projects Regional Manager Berkay Bulut said the contract is "another example of thyssenkrupp Turkey's success on infrastructure and mass-transit projects."

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THYSSENKRUPP’S FIRST ORDER FOR HIGH-SPEED ELEVATORS IN INDIA

thyssenkrupp won its first order for high-speed elevators in India from Ruparel Realty for the 73-story Ruparel Ariana in Parel, Mumbai. The order includes nine elevators, seven of which are high-performance (HP) units. Five of the HP units are 70-stop and have travel speeds of up to 6 mps and a travel height of 244 m. These units are outfitted with a destination-dispatch system. The high-speed elevators have a noise-reducing system, energy-saving features and an advanced motor system that results in smooth braking and precise leveling. There will also be two machine-room-less elevators. Installation is expected to be complete by June.

Image credit: Ruparel Realty

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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast.

This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: www.elevatorbooks.com

THYSSENKRUPP’S FIRST ORDER FOR HIGH-SPEED ELEVATORS IN INDIA

thyssenkrupp won its first order for high-speed elevators in India from Ruparel Realty for the 73-story Ruparel Ariana in Parel, Mumbai. The order includes nine elevators, seven of which are high-performance (HP) units. Five of the HP units are 70-stop and have travel speeds of up to 6 mps and a travel height of 244 m. These units are outfitted with a destination-dispatch system. The high-speed elevators have a noise-reducing system, energy-saving features and an advanced motor system that results in smooth braking and precise leveling. There will also be two machine-room-less elevators. Installation is expected to be complete by June.

Image credit: Ruparel Realty

To read the full transcript of today's podcast, visit: elevatorworld.com/news

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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast.

This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: www.elevatorbooks.com

THYSSENKRUPP’S FIRST ORDER FOR HIGH-SPEED ELEVATORS IN INDIA

thyssenkrupp won its first order for high-speed elevators in India from Ruparel Realty for the 73-story Ruparel Ariana in Parel, Mumbai. The order includes nine elevators, seven of which are high-performance (HP) units. Five of the HP units are 70-stop and have travel speeds of up to 6 mps and a travel height of 244 m. These units are outfitted with a destination-dispatch system. The high-speed elevators have a noise-reducing system, energy-saving features and an advanced motor system that results in smooth braking and precise leveling. There will also be two machine-room-less elevators. Installation is expected to be complete by June.

Image credit: Ruparel Realty

To read the full transcript of today's podcast, visit: elevatorworld.com/news

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OTIS ASIA PACIFIC E&I CENTER INAUGURATED IN HONG KONG

Otis Chief Transformation Officer Julie Brandt, Industrial Centre of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Director Dr. Michael Leung and Otis Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Managing Director Joseph Armas were joined by more than 100 employees on February 15 to inaugurate Otis' Asia Pacific Experience and Innovation (E&I) Center in Hong Kong. Divided into six zones, the center showcases Otis' signature products and services, such as Signature Service and Otis ONE, through apps and live demonstrations. Building owners have a dedicated zone that highlights how they can improve their buildings' value and improve tenant comfort and safety. The company observed: "Intuitively located interactive touchpoints that blend the physical with the digital spark curiosity and offer hands-on experience of Otis innovations in the real world."

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OTIS ASIA PACIFIC E&I CENTER INAUGURATED IN HONG KONG

Otis Chief Transformation Officer Julie Brandt, Industrial Centre of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Director Dr. Michael Leung and Otis Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Managing Director Joseph Armas were joined by more than 100 employees on February 15 to inaugurate Otis' Asia Pacific Experience and Innovation (E&I) Center in Hong Kong. Divided into six zones, the center showcases Otis' signature products and services, such as Signature Service and Otis ONE, through apps and live demonstrations. Building owners have a dedicated zone that highlights how they can improve their buildings' value and improve tenant comfort and safety. The company observed: "Intuitively located interactive touchpoints that blend the physical with the digital spark curiosity and offer hands-on experience of Otis innovations in the real world."

Image credit: Courtesy of Otis

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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast.

This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: www.elevatorbooks.com

OTIS ASIA PACIFIC E&I CENTER INAUGURATED IN HONG KONG

Otis Chief Transformation Officer Julie Brandt, Industrial Centre of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Director Dr. Michael Leung and Otis Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Managing Director Joseph Armas were joined by more than 100 employees on February 15 to inaugurate Otis' Asia Pacific Experience and Innovation (E&I) Center in Hong Kong. Divided into six zones, the center showcases Otis' signature products and services, such as Signature Service and Otis ONE, through apps and live demonstrations. Building owners have a dedicated zone that highlights how they can improve their buildings' value and improve tenant comfort and safety. The company observed: "Intuitively located interactive touchpoints that blend the physical with the digital spark curiosity and offer hands-on experience of Otis innovations in the real world."

Image credit: Courtesy of Otis

To read the full transcript of today's podcast, visit: elevatorworld.com/news

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“PRIZED” LONDON STATION CONTRACTS LET

Building.co.uk recently reported that what it calls "the prized deals" for London’s new HS2 Ltd. rail stations at Euston and Old Oak Common have been let to international consultancy/construction company Mace Group and international infrastructure group Balfour Beatty. Their combined value is approximately GBP3 billion (US$3.88 billion), with half of that being the work at Euston. Designed by Grimshaw Architects, this station will have 11 platforms, with other work including expanding the existing underground station and linking the complex to the nearby Euston Square tube station. HS2’s plans for Old Oak Common are "to set standards for design with big, light, open spaces, excellent wayfinding and prominent lifts and escalators, [and] making it easier for passengers with luggage to move around," New Civil Engineer previously reported. Its designs were drawn up by a team led by WSP and architect WilkinsonEyre. The stations will be built under construction management contracts. The Mace team includes Spanish firm Dragados, and Balfour Beatty has teamed with Vinci and transportation-planning consultancy Systra. Demolition work has been ongoing since last fall, and phased openings are planned to begin in 2026.

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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast.

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“PRIZED” LONDON STATION CONTRACTS LET

Building.co.uk recently reported that what it calls "the prized deals" for London’s new HS2 Ltd. rail stations at Euston and Old Oak Common have been let to international consultancy/construction company Mace Group and international infrastructure group Balfour Beatty. Their combined value is approximately GBP3 billion (US$3.88 billion), with half of that being the work at Euston. Designed by Grimshaw Architects, this station will have 11 platforms, with other work including expanding the existing underground station and linking the complex to the nearby Euston Square tube station. HS2’s plans for Old Oak Common are "to set standards for design with big, light, open spaces, excellent wayfinding and prominent lifts and escalators, [and] making it easier for passengers with luggage to move around," New Civil Engineer previously reported. Its designs were drawn up by a team led by WSP and architect WilkinsonEyre. The stations will be built under construction management contracts. The Mace team includes Spanish firm Dragados, and Balfour Beatty has teamed with Vinci and transportation-planning consultancy Systra. Demolition work has been ongoing since last fall, and phased openings are planned to begin in 2026.

Image credit: gov.uk

To read the full transcript of today's podcast, visit: elevatorworld.com/news

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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast.

This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: www.elevatorbooks.com

“PRIZED” LONDON STATION CONTRACTS LET

Building.co.uk recently reported that what it calls "the prized deals" for London’s new HS2 Ltd. rail stations at Euston and Old Oak Common have been let to international consultancy/construction company Mace Group and international infrastructure group Balfour Beatty. Their combined value is approximately GBP3 billion (US$3.88 billion), with half of that being the work at Euston. Designed by Grimshaw Architects, this station will have 11 platforms, with other work including expanding the existing underground station and linking the complex to the nearby Euston Square tube station. HS2’s plans for Old Oak Common are "to set standards for design with big, light, open spaces, excellent wayfinding and prominent lifts and escalators, [and] making it easier for passengers with luggage to move around," New Civil Engineer previously reported. Its designs were drawn up by a team led by WSP and architect WilkinsonEyre. The stations will be built under construction management contracts. The Mace team includes Spanish firm Dragados, and Balfour Beatty has teamed with Vinci and transportation-planning consultancy Systra. Demolition work has been ongoing since last fall, and phased openings are planned to begin in 2026.

Image credit: gov.uk

To read the full transcript of today's podcast, visit: elevatorworld.com/news

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