News
World’s Tallest Timber Tower Planned in Chicago
If built, the 80-story River Beech Tower in Chicago would be the tallest wooden skyscraper in the world, Architecture News reports. Designed by Perkins + Will and conceived by engineering...
Positions shift, and a team leader is named.
Changes at Magnetek Elevator Drives The staff of Magnetek Elevator Drives in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, has seen changes, which were announced in November 2016. Joanne Carr, who served as Repairs...
Continued development brings more space, installation difficulties.
Elevators among Logistical Challenges of Supertall Elevators to move people efficiently throughout Mitsubishi Estate’s planned 390-m-tall, 490,000-m2 office tower in central Tokyo is among logistical challenges engineers will face as...
Skyline to be altered with proposed tall buildings.
72-Story Twin Towers Proposed on Yonge Street Toronto’s main thoroughfare, Yonge Street, continues to bustle as Northam Realty seeks rezoning to pave the way for construction of a pair of...
Finland-based OEM receives big orders and buys Spanish supplier.
Majority Stake Acquired in Spanish Company KONE has acquired a majority stake in Citylift, S.A., a Spanish company providing elevator installation, maintenance and modernization. Citylift has more than 5,000 elevators...
Decisions Made
Companies refocus, purchase others, open facilities and more around the world. Toshiba Shifts Focus from Speed to Capacity With elevators theoretically reaching their maximum possible speeds, Toshiba Elevator is shifting...
Positions filled around the world.
Durandet Named Managing Director of Wittur Europe Wittur has named Geoffroy Durandet managing director of Europe. In this role, he is responsible for European Sales and Operations and for driving...
Apartments among projects fueling tall-building construction throughout the Big Apple, New York YIMBY reports.
Japanese Hotelier Has Eye on LIC Japanese hotel operator Toyoko Inn Co. has applied to build its first U.S. hotel at 24-09 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City (LIC). The...
Development Would Transform L.A. Arts District
Despite size concerns, developer SunCal of Irvine, California, is proposing a major mixed-use project that includes a pair of 58-story towers in the heart of Los Angeles' Arts District at...
Stiltz Lifts Moves to Larger Pennsylvania Facility
International residential elevator manufacturer Stiltz Lifts has expanded its U.S. operation in Pennsylvania, relocating from Allentown to Bethlehem. “Following rapid growth,” the company reported, Stiltz Lifts USA has more than...
