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Supertall tweaks and a major contract
“Exciting” Tweaks to Plan for City’s Future Second Tallest Golub & Co. and CIM Group, developers of what would be Chicago’s second-tallest tower, unveiled tweaks to the proposed 1,422-ft-tall mixed-use...
Metro Accessibility
Vertical-transportation upgrades enhance system efciency in Philadelphia; NYC; and Washington, D.C. WMATA Completes US$176-Million Escalator Overhaul In November 2019, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) announced the completion of...
Smooth Sailing for a Good Cause
Toronto boat cruise raises funds on behalf of elevator and escalator safety in Canada. by Jessie Doucette Perfect weather, spectacular views of the Toronto Harbour and waterways, music, drinks and...
Promise abounds in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.
Hitachi Growing in, Bullish on Cambodia Hitachi Elevator Cambodia Co. (ELEVATOR WORLD, May 2017) — a joint venture of Japan’s Hitachi, Thailand’s Siam- Hitachi Elevator Co. and Cambodia’s CMED Group...
Acquisition and tall plans for London and Greater Manchester announced.
Vantage to Acquire TVC From Dewhurst UK Vantage Elevator Solutions, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of elevator components and systems and a portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital of San...
Transitions and accolades around the world make for busy months.
Peelle Announces Personnel Moves The Peelle Co. announced several personnel moves in September and October: Michael Coyle has joined the company as Sales and Operations manager, overseeing the office, field...
Major contracts let, a record broken and plans for further growth
KPF Creates Innovative Design for Chinese UNESCO Site KPF worked with its Urban Interface research and design group to create an innovative design for the multitower West Lake 66, on...
Construction on towers starts, while one stops on the West Coast.
Sacramento Skyline Projections for Next Decade The Sacramento Bee projected how Sacramento’s future skyline will look, reporting on 11 upcoming high rises for the city over the next 10 years....
Towers are planned in Manhattan and Queens, and an icon’s elevator system is modernized.
Otis Modernizes Empire State Elevators, Adds Custom Glass Car The Empire State Building was on the receiving end of some of the latest elevator technology when Otis completed installation of...
New titles, duties for professionals based around the country
Lavallee Named thyssenkrupp Elevator North America CEO Kevin Lavallee, a 30-year industry veteran, has been named CEO of thyssenkrupp Elevator North America, taking over from interim CEO Steve Wedge, who...
