ELENET 569

Issue Date: 4/3/13

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• Cover Story:London'sMillennium Bridge Gets New Inclined elevator by Achim H�tter -- The popular London Millennium Footbridge elevator is completely replaced by H�tter-Aufz�ge of Hamburg, Germany.
• Events: IEE Tech Forum 2013 by Shweta Sanghvi -- The third edition of the International Elevator & Escalator Technical Forum is held in Bengaluru, India.
• Focus Topic: Rollers and Guide Rails -- Articles in this section include such topics as EHC Global's polyurethane roller, modeling and analysis of guide-rail brackets and attaching parts, anchor-channel fastenings design provisions, and an explanation on adjustable connections to concrete elevator shafts.
• Online Extras: The current Online Extras include the infographic spread "Tall Buildings in Numbers" by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, a timelapse video and article of the 30-story Chinese building built in 15 days, more photos on the "Warped Elevator" featured in the April issue's Last Glance and U.S. Patents.
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ELEVATOR WORLD India:

• Cover Story: Bhendi Bazaar Redevelopment Project -- This South Mumbai redevelopment project aims to transform 16.5 acres of the city and will include 150 elevators and 50 escalators.

MCP FOR CANADIAN MARKET RELEASED: The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) has announced the release of its own maintenance control program (MCP), in correspondence with a Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)-mandated requirement that comes into effect on May 1. The document is intended to instruct the mechanics and keep them current on all equipment requirements. CECA developed the document via a committee that worked with TSSA and other invited parties, as it felt developing an MCP would be a large undertaking and financial burden on any lone company. It has released its MCP template on its website (www.ceca-acea.org/mcp) for download. Individual procedures are also available to CECA members.

SCHINDLER APPOINTS U.S. PRESIDENT: Schindler has appointed Greg Ergenbright as president of its U.S. Operations, effective April 1. Most recently vice president for the company's East Area, he joined Schindler from Norment Security Group, where he served as president/CEO. Prior to this position, he worked for Otis for 15 years. Ergenbright earned his MBA from Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and his bachelor's degree of Business Administration from Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia.

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EW TO FOCUS ON HYDRAULICS: The June issue of ELEVATOR WORLD will focus on hydraulic lifts and components. The issue will see bonus distribution at the Elevator U Conference, taking place on June 18-20 in Ames, Iowa. The deadline for contributions is April 15. To participate or for more information, contact the EW Editorial Department at phone: (251) 479-4514, ext. 30 or e-mail: editorial@elevatorworld.com.

IAEC FORUM APPROVED AS CE OPPORTUNITY: The IAEC Forum, to be held on April 29-May 2 in San Antonio, has recently had its educational sessions approved by NAESA International for continuing-education (CE) credit. Four educational sessions are planned, two each on April 30 and May 1. A total of 0.825 CE units (8-1/4 CE credits) can be earned by completing the requirements for all sessions.

CANNY TEST TOWER/TECHNOLOGY BUILDING: On March 12, Canny Elevator began foundation work on its new test tower and technology building in Wujiang, China. The main structure height of the test tower is to be 288 m, with 268 m above ground, making it one of the tallest elevator test towers in the world. Elevator speeds inside could reach 21 mps, and double-car testing is possible. The east side of the test tower will consist of an escalator testing area for units up to 50 m, and the south side will include a technology building.

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IN MEMORIAM: ROBERT B. PEELLE: Robert Beatty Peelle passed away on March 16. Peelle was a Brooklyn, New York, native and worked for The Peelle Co., which he and his brother eventually headed, overseeing the expansion of several operating plants. He retired in 1989 and passed the reins of the company on to his nephew and middle son. Peelle held a BS in Civil Engineering, an MME from New York University and an MBA from Columbia University. He was preceded in death by his wife, "Gemmy," and is survived by six children, 21 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, a sister, nieces and nephews. He was laid to rest at the Peelle family cemetery in Rock Stream, New York, and a memorial service will be held on May 5 at the Rydal Park Auditorium in Rydal, Pennsylvania.

VDA HIRES IN NORTH AMERICA: Elevator consulting service Van Deusen and Associates (VDA) has added Thomas McCorkell as senior associate -- VDA Toronto and Meg Lauridsen as associate -- VDA Washington, D.C., area. With more than 40 years of elevator consulting and installation experience, McCorkell's responsibilities include equipment and maintenance quality-control evaluations, project management, authoring equipment and maintenance specifications for new and existing vertical-transportation equipment and providing services during the construction-administration phase. Lauridsen has more than 17 years of business-development and account-management experience in the elevator industry. Her responsibilities include development of new business in her office's area, as well as consulting services for existing VDA clients in the region.

FOUR-TOWER PROJECT UNDERWAY IN DUBAI: Damac Properties and Paramount Pictures have partnered to develop a US$1-billon hotel project in Dubai, according to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. The Damac Towers is Paramount's first project into the hotel and real-estate industry and will feature four 250-m-tall towers. One tower will be a 540-room Paramount hotel and residence, and the other three will include serviced apartments. The towers are said to be designed with a "rippling" appearance and will sit on a multilevel podium with various amenities. Construction is underway.

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AMSTERDAM REDEVELOPMENT: A redevelopment of Amstel III, on Amsterdam's southeast side, is currently underway. Work includes a slim hotel, standing 60 m high and 24 m across. The Fletcher Hotel includes a fully glazed fa�ade and a circular floor plan with a central core housing elevators. The main structure of the hotel is a combination of in-situ concrete and a steel construction. Steel construction is hung onto this at the location of the partition walls of the hotel rooms and on all floor levels linked with the intermediate precast concrete floors. The roof is made of steel and covers a technical room.

U.S. CONSTRUCTION SPENDING REBOUNDS IN FEBRUARY: U.S. Construction spending rebounded in February, with gains from the January levels in residential, private nonresidential and public investment, according to data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). However, associated officials suggest the rise will likely be short lived. Construction put in place totaled US$885 billion in February, up 1.2% from its January level. The February 2013 level was up 7.9% compared to that of February 2012. Private residential construction climbed 2.2% for the month and 20% year over year. Private nonresidential spending increased 0.4% for the month and 6.1% year over year. Public construction spending rose 0.9% for the month but declined 1.5% over 12 months.

POPP NAMED TO CCHRB: Lerch Bates Inc. has announced that Jay Popp, its executive vice president, international, has been selected as a committee member of the Chicago Committee on High Rise Buildings (CCHRB). CCHRB is a not-for-profit organization that investigates problems or enhancements; supports research; and disseminates information for economic design, construction, operation and rehabilitation of high-rise buildings. Founded in 1970, it consists of about 80 architects, engineers, specialty consultants, building owners, building managers, general contractors, specialty contractors, representatives of professional organizations and members of the legal profession.

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PINCUS HAS NEW HEADQUARTERS: Pincus Elevator Co. has announced its move to a new headquarters in West Chester, Pennsylvania. A reported growth in maintenance accounts led to a necessary move to a larger service center, warehouse and office space. The new building's space, at 7,000 sq. ft., more than doubles that of the company's old building, which was also in West Chester.

SNAPCAB ANNOUNCES NEW WEST COAST OFFICE, MANAGER: SnapCab has opened a new West Coast sales office in Tempe, Arizona. Eric Farah has joined the company as Business Development manager and will be responsible for sales in the 12 states in the West Coast territory. Prior to joining SnapCab, Farah served as vice president of Sales and Project Management for Jaz Elevator Products in Phoenix.

CSUN ELEVATOR PERMITS: California State University Northridge (CSUN) has been dealing with controversy regarding elevator permits. Previous reports claim several campus elevators had expired permits, which puts the university at risk for fines. However, according to The Daily Sun Dial, the elevator permits are up to date but had yet to be installed, as of March 12. Chet Galland, associate director of engineering services for Physical Plant Management, says the elevators are safe and up to date on inspection. The Amtech Elevator Services technician dispatched to CSUN also says all elevators have been inspected. According to a public-information officer, as of January 2012, the CSUN police were dispatched 27 times for elevator entrapments, though Galland says the elevators are annually inspected by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health.

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KONE TO SUPPLY HAIKOU TOWER: KONE recently announced a new order to install 31 elevators and four TravelMaster™ 110 escalators at the Hainan Tower in Haikou. The order includes 28 MiniSpace™ elevators with a capacity of 1600 kg and speed of 6 mps, and three MonoSpace� elevators. KONE will also supply its E-Link remote monitoring system. The 200-m-tall commercial office building is expected to be completed by the end of this year and open to the public at the end of 2014. The project is contracted by Beijing Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd., and the architect is Zhongxu Planning & Architecture Design Co., Ltd.

FLUSHING COMMONS CONSTRUCTION SPLIT INTO PHASES: Flushing Commons, a joint venture of TDC Development Corp. and the Rockefeller Group Development Corp., is to be built in two phases, with the first beginning in November, according to the Times Ledger. Located in Queens, New York, the 5-acre site will replace what is now a municipal parking lot. The mixed-use development will include office and retail space, residential units, a YMCA facility, parking spaces, community space and a town square of open space. Once completed, Flushing Commons is expected to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification.

NYEI ANNUAL GOLF OUTING: New York Elevator Industries (NYEI) will hold its Annual Golf Outing on May 7 at Leewood Golf Club in Eastchester, New York. The event will begin with an 11-a.m. brunch followed by a shotgun start to the game. A special "Hole-in-One" prize will be sponsored by GAL Manufacturing Co. The outing will conclude with a cocktail hour, dinner and prizes. For more information, contact Chris Taukus at e-mail: ctaukus@edi-eci.com or Tom Aveni at e-mail: taveni@edi-eci.com. Both can be reached at phone: (973) 790-9100.

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ESCALATORS UNPLUGGED TO SAVE ENERGY: The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) recently revealed MRTA and the Bangkok Metro Public Co. Ltd., which operates Bangkok's metro service, have scheduled to suspend operation of some of the service's escalators during the day for three months. The cessation of services will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. between April 1 and June 30. Some 70-80 of MRTA's 200 escalators will be shut off to save energy. Since the metro service began in 2004, the number of commuters has grown to approximately 260,000 per day, with 10% growth expected this year.

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CEA SERVICE MEETING: The Chicago Elevator Association (CEA) is holding a service meeting on April 7, beginning with dinner at 6:30 p.m. The location is the Goose Island Brewery, 1800 North Clybourn, Chicago, Illinois 60614. The guest speakers are Tom Przybyla of Parts Specialists Inc. and Glenn Duncan of Lincoln Land Enterprises. For more information or to RSVP, contact the CEA at e-mail: ceamail@flash.net.

THYSSENRKUPP SELECTS ECOVA FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT: ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas has chosen Ecova in Spokane, Washington, to assist it with the energy management of its 135 U.S. locations. Ecova will help ThyssenKrupp Elevator monitor, understand and reduce energy consumption and spending, while building a foundation for additional improvements. "Understanding energy use and how to leverage that data to save money and improve performance is an essential business need for today's companies," CEO of Ecova Jeff Heggedahl, said.

SETA RECEIVES HIGH MARK: The Shanghai Elevator Trade Association (SETA) received a 5A grade from the Shanghai Social Organization Bureau at the bureau's award ceremony on January 15. SETA passed a strict site examination to become one of 83 industry associations to hold this status, the highest grade by the bureau. Organizations in this category are considered to play a positive role in promoting economic development, protecting corporation interests, advancing industry self discipline, maintaining social stabilization and initiating social responsibilities. They also share priorities in government purchasing projects.

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CHICAGO DEVELOPMENT: CMK Cos., a residential developer, has proposed a 28-story apartment building at 1333 South Wabash in Chicago's South Loop. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the tower, which CMK expects to be completed by late 2014, will include a 200-car parking garage and approximately 3,000 sq. ft. of street-level retail space. CMK has completed four other projects in South Loop and is proposing air rights over an adjoining building, which would prevent it from being sold for another high rise that would block views from the Wabash tower.

BABY DIES FROM ESCALATOR FALL: A five-month-old Pakistani boy died after falling from his mother's hands and landing on the escalator of a Sharjah, U.A.E., airport. According to Emirates 24/7, the accident occurred on March 18 on a 20-ft.-rise escalator, while the mother carried both the child and baggage. She lost her balance, and the resulting fall injured the boy's head.

MAXTON CERTIFIED ELEVATOR TECHNICIAN CLASSES: On March 21, Maxton Manufacturing Co. conducted two Certified Elevator Technician (CET�) hydraulic-elevator control-valve classes in Dallas. Twenty-one mechanics from Fujitec attended the classes, which provided 4.0 continuing-education credits. The sessions consisted of classroom instruction and practical application through valve adjustment and troubleshooting.

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INTERLIFT PREPARING FOR BUSY SHOW: Organizers of Interlift 2013, to be held in Augsburg on October 15-18, have reported large international communal stands are on the increase. More exhibition space will be dedicated to this type of booth than ever before. China plans to send two cooperatives, and both ANICA (Italian elevator components association) and the Federal State Saxony have requested larger exhibition areas. ANICA and ANACAM (Italian elevator association) are planning to include a graphic presentation of elevator exhibits from 1900-2000. For more information on the event and a list of topics for the speakers' forum (ELENET 558), contact Anja Gietz of VFA-Interlift at e-mail: anja.gietz@vfa-interlift.de or website: www.vfa-interlift.de.

SCHINDLER-FUNDED SOLAR AIRPLANE TO LAUNCH: A solar-powered airplane, partly funded by Schindler (ELENET 516), is to take off from Moffett Airport outside San Francisco on May 1. Stops are scheduled for Phoenix; Dallas; Atlanta or St. Louis; Washington, D.C.; and New York City. The company is a partner of Solar Impulse HB-SIA in a zero-fuel airplane project that aims to send such a craft around the world propelled only by solar energy. These "Across America" flights are expected to be a gateway to that goal, with further aims of developing targeted innovations that revolutionize the structure of materials, improving their robustness and reducing their weight.

CANNY CONFERENCE HELD: The 2013 Canny Elevator Global Agents Annual Conference convened in Chengdu City, China's Century City International Conference Center on February 26. Approximately 430 company representatives were on hand to review and promote their future cooperation under the theme "Hand in Hand, Innovation to the Future." Major 2012 and future projects were discussed, and it was reported that sales performance reached expectations overall, while several areas outperformed. At the end of 2012, Canny had developed 22 branch companies and another 13 service centers. In closing, Canny awarded its outstanding agents for 2012.