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INSTALLATION OF “MAKE IN INDIA” VT EQUIPMENT AT KANPUR BEGINS

The installation of elevators and escalators in nine Metro Stations in India has begun, The Times of India reported on August 4. A total of 27 escalators and 33 lifts are being installed in stations on the stretch of Priority Corridor between Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and Moti Jheel lake. All of the vertical-transportation equipment used in the project is “Make in India,”, having been manufactured in Chennai, and the escalators feature “crawling mode,” which allows them to run at two different speeds and stop to conserve energy. The first escalator was installed at the concourse level of the IIT Metro station.

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OTIS BRAZIL FACTORY ACHIEVES ISO 14001 CERTIFICATION

Otis' manufacturing facility in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, achieved ISO 14001 certification for environmental management systems, a milestone that "supports the companywide ESG (environmental, social and governance) goal," Otis announced in July. The OEM is targeting 2025 for all its factories to be ISO 14001-certified, and the Brazil certification brings the worldwide compliance total to more than 80%. Located near São Paulo, the factory spans more than 20,000 m2 and includes a 47-m-tall elevator test tower, technical training center and customer showroom. The site received the certification only six months after beginning the audit process, "a testament to its robust environmental management system" that includes rainwater collection and wastewater reuse systems, LED lighting and changes to shipping and packaging materials.

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COUNCIL TO GRANT PLANNING CONSENT FOR EDGE LONDON BRIDGE TOWER

The Southwark Council resolved to grant planning approval for the EDGE London Bridge tower, Pilbrow & Partners reported in July. Developed by Dutch-based EDGE and designed by Pilbrow & Partners, the building will be located at 60­-68 St. Thomas Street next to the London Bridge Station. It will be the most sustainable office tower in London, achieving BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Platinum accreditations. The tower’s envelope allows daylight inside the building while limiting heat loss in the winter and overheating in the summer. A timeline for construction and completion is not available.

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KONE PHILIPPINES PROVIDES SANITIZING SOLUTIONS

KPI Elevators, Inc. (KONE Philippines) will outfit the yet-to-be-constructed Senate building in Taguig City and PRC Building in Pasay City, Philippines, with sanitizing solutions such as elevator air purifiers and self-disinfecting escalator handrails, addressing hygiene concerns people have about public spaces, BusinessWorld reports. The KONE Elevator AirPurifier helps improve air quality within elevators and reduce pollutants, germs, and odors; and the KONE Handrail Sanitizer for escalators has a chemical-free cleaning solution that uses ultraviolet rays to reduce pollutants and germs. DX Class Elevators, meanwhile, use non-toxic, anti-stain, and anti-fingerprint materials that decrease the need for maintenance and cleaning. The company has also outfitted Okada Manila in Parañaque City, Powerplant Mall in Makati City, One Lakeshore Drive in Davao City, WV Towers in Iloilo City and Primavera in Cagayan de Oro.

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ORACLE ELEVATOR ANNOUNCES NEW PARENT COMPANY NAME

Oracle Elevator announced in July that its parent company has rebranded to Elevated Facility Services Group (EFS). In addition to Oracle, EFS supports several leading regional brands in the elevator and escalator maintenance, repair and operations sector, including EMR Elevator, Premier Elevator and Premier Oracle Elevator. Together, these companies represent the largest independent, non-union provider of contractually based maintenance, repair and modernization services for all major brands of elevator equipment. In November 2020, Oracle Elevator, enjoying several years of strong growth, merged with Premier Elevator, a dominant company in Atlanta and surrounding markets. Arlington, Texas-based EMR Elevator joined the group in May 2021, which helped solidify EFS's position in Texas. As a combined organization, Tampa-based EFS brings together more than 600 technicians serving customers with more than 25,000 units in 58 markets across 24 states.

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NYC’S DYNASTY ELEVATOR NAMES HOLGUIN PROJECT EXECUTIVE

Dynasty Elevator, headquartered in Manhattan, has named Amelia Holguin project executive supporting service, modernization and new construction projects. An experienced elevator professional, Holguin brings a vast amount of knowledge and experience to her current role. Working at companies in both the NYC metropolitan area and the Dominican Republic, she has overseen elevator installation, engineering and project execution. Holguin holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo and is OSHA 30 and Site Safety certified.

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SOUTHEAST ELEVATOR ACQUIRES GULFSIDE ELEVATOR

Southeast Elevator, headquartered in Ft. Pierce, Florida, has acquired Gulfside Elevator and Cab Interiors LLC, based in Naples, Florida, Maven Group, LLC, which facilitated the deal, announced on July 27. Acquiring Palm Beach Lifts in May 2021, 26-year-old Southeast Elevator manufactures, installs and services residential and commercial elevators. Southeast Elevator states it believes the fact it manufactures most components for its home elevators at its Ft. Piece headquarters sets it apart from competitors. This latest acquisition expands its presence in the South Florida market. Southeast Elevator CEO Tim Fischer welcomed Gulfside President John Andrews and his team to the company, and Andrews thanked Maven for "seamlessly transferring their unique knowledge of the M&A market for commercial elevator companies to this transaction in the residential space."

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TKE TO ACQUIRE VANCOUVER-BASED CITY ELEVATOR

TK Elevator (TKE) announced on July 23 it signed an agreement to acquire City Elevator, founded in 2004 and providing elevator service and maintenance through more than 75 employees in the Vancouver, Canada, metro area. The deal is set to become effective on July 29. TKE has a strong presence in the metro Vancouver area, including providing equipment and service to some of the most prominent and modern downtown office towers. "As the urbanization boom extends west to cities like Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver, it is critical to have the best technicians, tools and technologies to keep building transportation systems safely operating,” TKE North America President and CEO Kevin Lavallee said. The City Elevator acquisition will help toward that goal. 2021 has been a brisk acquisitions year for TKE as, in addition to City Elevator, it acquired three elevator companies in Canada and three in the U.S.

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KONE DESCRIBES STRONG HALF YEAR, REMAINING CHALLENGES

In a financial report covering January-June 2021, KONE described strong financial performance and market recovery as it continues to navigate global supply-chain and pricing challenges. Orders grew by 16.2% in that timeframe to EUR2.41 billion (US$2.8 billion), and sales by 11% to EUR2.81 billion (US$3.29 billion). President and CEO Henrik Ehrnrooth said activity remains high in China, and pointed to the U.S. as a particular highlight. Strong orders demonstrate the success of KONE's "efforts to capture recovery-driven opportunities." He said he was especially pleased to see maintenance business rebound to pre-pandemic levels. However, Ehrnrooth said, the global supply-chain environment remains challenging, with materials and sea freight costs rising "dramatically." In particular, a shortage of semiconductors is impacting all businesses that use advanced electronics. Rising costs are being passed on to elevator and escalator customers, and Ehrnrooth praised the KONE team for working with them. He expects logistics and component availability to start easing toward the beginning of 2022.

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TKE TO EQUIP STOCKHOLM METRO STATIONS WITH 44 ESCALATORS

TK Elevator (TKE) has won a multimillion-euro order from AB Storstockholms Lokaltrafik to equip Stockholm metro stations with 44 heavy-duty victoria escalators, TKE announced on July 22. The 110-km-long system, also known as the tunnelbana, is world-famous for its paintings and sculptures that attract hundreds of thousands of visitors a year, in addition to its nearly 1 million daily riders. One of the largest escalator infrastructure projects ever awarded in Sweden, work is expected to start in 2022 and last several years. TKE, which already maintains 500 elevators and escalators within the metro, is also providing the first 10 years of maintenance for the new escalators. The units will have rises ranging from 4 m to more than 26 m, and speeds between 0.65 m/s and 0.75 m/s. The escalators include several passenger-safety features, including a step sag and auxiliary brake, that exceed European standards.

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