Electra Elevators meets the challenge of designing a rising multimedia theater for center commemorating important WWI battle. In September 2016, I received a call from the Beersheba, Israel, mayor’s office, summoning me for an urgent meeting. It was a very brief meeting. When I arrived, they told me they had a short time to have…
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Schindler’s Robotics Installation System for Elevators (R.I.S.E), part of a robotics research collaboration with the Council on Tall buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) (ELEVATOR WORLD, December 2018), is among CTBUH’s 2019 Award of Excellence winners. Including tall buildings, urban contributions, technologies and innovations, the winners now move on to compete in front of a live…
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Dubai and Abu Dhabi host well-attended event on “Polycentric Cities: The Future of Vertical Urbanism” with strong VT industry support.
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The Tulip Cultural Attraction Proposed in London Faces Hurdles The owner of 30 St Mary Axe (also known as the Gherkin) (ELEVATOR WORLD, February 2016) in downtown London is working with architect Foster + Partners on plans to build a cultural attraction shaped like a tulip next door, the Architect’s Journal reported, but the plan…
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Schindler to Expand Presence Schindler, noting China’s efforts to open its economy, is planning to further expand its network of branches in the country, China Daily reported in November 2018. The Switzerland-based company participated in November 2018’s China International Import Expo (CIIE), during which it highlighted Schindler Ahead, a preventive-maintenance solution that uses real-time data…
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KONE Providing 180 Units to World Expo 2020 Dubai KONE has been selected to provide 180 units to World Expo 2020, taking place in Dubai from October 20, 2020-April 10, 2021. The grounds are designed in the shape of a flower, with Al Wasl Plaza the central visitor hub connecting three, petal-shaped thematic districts —…
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Hitachi Elevator Saudi Arabia Launched Hitachi Ltd. has launched Hitachi Elevator Saudi Arabia Ltd., a joint venture with Saudi Arabian investment firm Mayar Holding Co., Arab News reported. Hiroshi Nasu is managing director of Hitachi Elevator Saudi Arabia, which offers vertical-transportation products and maintenance services. The source noted Saudi Arabia is a growing market, with…
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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. He takes great pride in continuing the vision of his grandfather, Elevator World founder William C. Sturgeon, who saw ELEVATOR WORLD as the nucleus and main communicator for…
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Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood is heating up, with a 26-story apartment tower designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz poised to break ground in December 2018 at 1600 East 53rd Street and finishing touches going onto the Jeanne Gang-designed Solstice on the Park, a rental tower that also stands 26 stories at the northern edge of Jackson…
Read More AFD Industries Announces Staff Changes AFD Industries Inc. has announced two staff changes at its corporate headquarters in Canton, Ohio, according to President Richard E. Vinciquerra. Nick Wengerd has been promoted from vice president of sales to vice president/general manager. Wengerd holds a degree in Marketing Management from Stark State College and has been with…
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