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CONSTRUCTION ON PALM JUMEIRAH TOWER REACHES HIGH POINT

Construction on the 50-story, 210-m-tall The Palm on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah artificial archipelago has reached the highest point, with construction on an infinity pool underway, Gulf News reports. With a clubhouse and an observation-deck level above it, the pool will be among the highest in the world. Nakheel is the developer of The Palm, part of a massive complex that will have more than 400 residences and a St. Regis hotel on the lower 18 levels. The complex will also include the two-story, 1.1-million-sq.-ft Nakheel Mall and a monorail station. The hotel is expected to open later this year, with residences following in 2020.

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KEB AMERICA PROMOTES PECHA

KEB America, headquartered in Shakopee, Minnesota, has promoted Tyler Pecha to business development manager of the Elevator Business unit. Pecha has been with KEB America for several years, previously working as an application engineer in the Elevator unit. In this role, he assisted field engineers with elevator startup procedures and commissioning, used variable-frequency drive (VFD) scoping software to make equipment adjustments and performed troubleshooting for KEB America's F5 VFD in elevator and escalator applications. In his new role, he will lead the division's commercial and technical activities. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of St. Thomas.

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KEB AMERICA PROMOTES PECHA

KEB America, headquartered in Shakopee, Minnesota, has promoted Tyler Pecha to business development manager of the Elevator Business unit. Pecha has been with KEB America for several years, previously working as an application engineer in the Elevator unit. In this role, he assisted field engineers with elevator startup procedures and commissioning, used variable-frequency drive (VFD) scoping software to make equipment adjustments and performed troubleshooting for KEB America's F5 VFD in elevator and escalator applications. In his new role, he will lead the division's commercial and technical activities. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of St. Thomas.

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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast.

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KEB AMERICA PROMOTES PECHA

KEB America, headquartered in Shakopee, Minnesota, has promoted Tyler Pecha to business development manager of the Elevator Business unit. Pecha has been with KEB America for several years, previously working as an application engineer in the Elevator unit. In this role, he assisted field engineers with elevator startup procedures and commissioning, used variable-frequency drive (VFD) scoping software to make equipment adjustments and performed troubleshooting for KEB America's F5 VFD in elevator and escalator applications. In his new role, he will lead the division's commercial and technical activities. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of St. Thomas.

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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast.

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KEB AMERICA PROMOTES PECHA

KEB America, headquartered in Shakopee, Minnesota, has promoted Tyler Pecha to business development manager of the Elevator Business unit. Pecha has been with KEB America for several years, previously working as an application engineer in the Elevator unit. In this role, he assisted field engineers with elevator startup procedures and commissioning, used variable-frequency drive (VFD) scoping software to make equipment adjustments and performed troubleshooting for KEB America's F5 VFD in elevator and escalator applications. In his new role, he will lead the division's commercial and technical activities. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of St. Thomas.

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SAUNDERS NAMED THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR U.K., IRELAND CEO

Stephen Saunders has joined thyssenkrupp Elevator as CEO, U.K. & Ireland. thyssenkrupp describes Saunders as "a senior executive with extensive leadership and industry experience." Prior to his present role, Saunders held various management positions with KONE, including in service, sales and management of a U.K.-based KONE subsidiary. He studied geography, history and fine art at St. George's Weybridge. Wishing Saunders the best in his new role, thyssenkrupp said it has "no doubt that he will take us to the next level in this exciting time for the U.K. and Ireland business."

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SAUNDERS NAMED THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR U.K., IRELAND CEO

Stephen Saunders has joined thyssenkrupp Elevator as CEO, U.K. & Ireland. thyssenkrupp describes Saunders as "a senior executive with extensive leadership and industry experience." Prior to his present role, Saunders held various management positions with KONE, including in service, sales and management of a U.K.-based KONE subsidiary. He studied geography, history and fine art at St. George's Weybridge. Wishing Saunders the best in his new role, thyssenkrupp said it has "no doubt that he will take us to the next level in this exciting time for the U.K. and Ireland business."

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SAUNDERS NAMED THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR U.K., IRELAND CEO

Stephen Saunders has joined thyssenkrupp Elevator as CEO, U.K. & Ireland. thyssenkrupp describes Saunders as "a senior executive with extensive leadership and industry experience." Prior to his present role, Saunders held various management positions with KONE, including in service, sales and management of a U.K.-based KONE subsidiary. He studied geography, history and fine art at St. George's Weybridge. Wishing Saunders the best in his new role, thyssenkrupp said it has "no doubt that he will take us to the next level in this exciting time for the U.K. and Ireland business."

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BREXIT MAY POSE DIFFICULTIES FOR MANUFACTURERS

Many types of products may only be marketed within the European Economic Area (EEA) if they carry a CE mark, but with the deadline approaching for the U.K.'s withdrawal from the European Union (EU) — commonly referred to as "Brexit" — questions have arisen about what the coming change will mean for manufacturers of CE-marked products, Liftinstitute notes in a news release that sources D&F Consulting. The CE mark means the manufacturer certifies its product conforms to the applicable European product directives. Manufacturers outside the EEA may have to appoint an "authorized representative" within the EEA who will assume responsibility for manufacturing. They also can sell directly to the end user, but this will entail customs checks, as well as the Health and Safety requirement in accordance with the Work Equipment Directive by the end user. The question is how post-Brexit U.K. deals with changes to European Product Directives. Some responses might force manufacturers to either cease taking their products to the EEA or to develop two versions of their products to cover the national market and the EU market. Brexit could also create problems for international manufacturers for which the only importer or authorized agent is in the U.K. These manufacturers may have to find an alternative within the EEA.

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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast.

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BREXIT MAY POSE DIFFICULTIES FOR MANUFACTURERS

Many types of products may only be marketed within the European Economic Area (EEA) if they carry a CE mark, but with the deadline approaching for the U.K.'s withdrawal from the European Union (EU) — commonly referred to as "Brexit" — questions have arisen about what the coming change will mean for manufacturers of CE-marked products, Liftinstitute notes in a news release that sources D&F Consulting. The CE mark means the manufacturer certifies its product conforms to the applicable European product directives. Manufacturers outside the EEA may have to appoint an "authorized representative" within the EEA who will assume responsibility for manufacturing. They also can sell directly to the end user, but this will entail customs checks, as well as the Health and Safety requirement in accordance with the Work Equipment Directive by the end user. The question is how post-Brexit U.K. deals with changes to European Product Directives. Some responses might force manufacturers to either cease taking their products to the EEA or to develop two versions of their products to cover the national market and the EU market. Brexit could also create problems for international manufacturers for which the only importer or authorized agent is in the U.K. These manufacturers may have to find an alternative within the EEA.

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