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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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CONTROVERSIAL ZHA TWO-TOWER PLAN GREENLIT IN LONDON

Zaha Hadid Architects’ (ZHA) Vauxhall Cross Island towers, mixed-use 53- and 42-story skyscrapers linked by a podium on the banks of the Thames River in London, have been greenlit despite controversy, ArchDaily reports. ZHA’s first project in the U.K. for a private client, the towers will include a hotel, offices, retail, residential and public space. Critics have said the development will further congest an already busy interchange and fear the buildings’ 185-m height will contribute to the “canyonization” of the Thames bank. Proponents point out the project’s creation of new public space and affordable housing. Additional details will be released later this year.

Image credit: ZHA

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CONTROVERSIAL ZHA TWO-TOWER PLAN GREENLIT IN LONDON

Zaha Hadid Architects’ (ZHA) Vauxhall Cross Island towers, mixed-use 53- and 42-story skyscrapers linked by a podium on the banks of the Thames River in London, have been greenlit despite controversy, ArchDaily reports. ZHA’s first project in the U.K. for a private client, the towers will include a hotel, offices, retail, residential and public space. Critics have said the development will further congest an already busy interchange and fear the buildings’ 185-m height will contribute to the “canyonization” of the Thames bank. Proponents point out the project’s creation of new public space and affordable housing. Additional details will be released later this year.

Image credit: ZHA

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

CONTROVERSIAL ZHA TWO-TOWER PLAN GREENLIT IN LONDON

Zaha Hadid Architects’ (ZHA) Vauxhall Cross Island towers, mixed-use 53- and 42-story skyscrapers linked by a podium on the banks of the Thames River in London, have been greenlit despite controversy, ArchDaily reports. ZHA’s first project in the U.K. for a private client, the towers will include a hotel, offices, retail, residential and public space. Critics have said the development will further congest an already busy interchange and fear the buildings’ 185-m height will contribute to the “canyonization” of the Thames bank. Proponents point out the project’s creation of new public space and affordable housing. Additional details will be released later this year.

Image credit: ZHA

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CHANGES AT THE TOP FOR EW

Formerly executive vice president and chief operating officer of ELEVATOR WORLD, T. Bruce MacKinnon has been named president of the magazine and publishing company, Elevator World, Inc. MacKinnon joined Elevator World in 1998 as associate director. He has worked in all aspects of the business, while focusing primarily on the commercial and advertising operations. He has also served as advertising manager and vice president of Business Development. He said he will continue to lead EW to new markets and take on more administrative responsibilities. EW Editor and Publisher Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick has changed her title to editor-at-large and publisher. She said that though she may be at EW's home offices a little less often, she will continue most of her current duties. Sturgeon-Hendrick had been president of Elevator World, Inc., for the past 25 years.

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CHANGES AT THE TOP FOR EW

Formerly executive vice president and chief operating officer of ELEVATOR WORLD, T. Bruce MacKinnon has been named president of the magazine and publishing company, Elevator World, Inc. MacKinnon joined Elevator World in 1998 as associate director. He has worked in all aspects of the business, while focusing primarily on the commercial and advertising operations. He has also served as advertising manager and vice president of Business Development. He said he will continue to lead EW to new markets and take on more administrative responsibilities. EW Editor and Publisher Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick has changed her title to editor-at-large and publisher. She said that though she may be at EW's home offices a little less often, she will continue most of her current duties. Sturgeon-Hendrick had been president of Elevator World, Inc., for the past 25 years.

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

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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast.

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CHANGES AT THE TOP FOR EW

Formerly executive vice president and chief operating officer of ELEVATOR WORLD, T. Bruce MacKinnon has been named president of the magazine and publishing company, Elevator World, Inc. MacKinnon joined Elevator World in 1998 as associate director. He has worked in all aspects of the business, while focusing primarily on the commercial and advertising operations. He has also served as advertising manager and vice president of Business Development. He said he will continue to lead EW to new markets and take on more administrative responsibilities. EW Editor and Publisher Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick has changed her title to editor-at-large and publisher. She said that though she may be at EW's home offices a little less often, she will continue most of her current duties. Sturgeon-Hendrick had been president of Elevator World, Inc., for the past 25 years.

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

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BIOFIAL ENTERS FRENCH, VENEZUELAN MARKETS

Thessaloniki, Greece-based Biofial Hydraulics has officially entered the Venezuelan market with the shipment of its first orders to the country. For France, while its products have been distributed there for several years, it now exports them directly to the state. "After evaluating some important business contacts, we have established several important collaborations, and we are at the moment producing a specialized product for luxurious apartment complexes in France," Biofial added. The company also said expanding its reach to most countries worldwide and having its products exported directly from its factory to customers around the globe have been its long-term goals for the last 20 years.

Image credit: Biofial Hydraulics

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

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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast.

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BIOFIAL ENTERS FRENCH, VENEZUELAN MARKETS

Thessaloniki, Greece-based Biofial Hydraulics has officially entered the Venezuelan market with the shipment of its first orders to the country. For France, while its products have been distributed there for several years, it now exports them directly to the state. "After evaluating some important business contacts, we have established several important collaborations, and we are at the moment producing a specialized product for luxurious apartment complexes in France," Biofial added. The company also said expanding its reach to most countries worldwide and having its products exported directly from its factory to customers around the globe have been its long-term goals for the last 20 years.

Image credit: Biofial Hydraulics

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

BIOFIAL ENTERS FRENCH, VENEZUELAN MARKETS

Thessaloniki, Greece-based Biofial Hydraulics has officially entered the Venezuelan market with the shipment of its first orders to the country. For France, while its products have been distributed there for several years, it now exports them directly to the state. "After evaluating some important business contacts, we have established several important collaborations, and we are at the moment producing a specialized product for luxurious apartment complexes in France," Biofial added. The company also said expanding its reach to most countries worldwide and having its products exported directly from its factory to customers around the globe have been its long-term goals for the last 20 years.

Image credit: Biofial Hydraulics

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

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