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CANNY PROVIDING 24 ESCALATORS TO IRAN MASHHAD METRO
In line with overseas expansion efforts, Canny Elevator has been awarded a contract to provide 24 escalators to Iran Mashhad Metro Line 1. Mashhad is the second-largest city in Iran, and one of the area's top tourist attractions. Describing itself as “one of the most important suppliers of public transportation,” Canny Elevator says it has made “remarkable achievements in high-standard, strict-requirement transportation systems for major urban rail transit projects both at home and abroad through comprehensive company strength, reliable product quality and efficient customer service."
BIGGE TO ACQUIRE ALIMAK RENTAL OPERATION
Bigge Crane and Rigging Co., headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, has agreed to acquire the Atlanta-based rental operation of Alimak Group for US$2.4 million. Based in Sweden, Alimak observes "the divestment will allow a stronger focus on product sales as well as after-sales service supporting Alimak's entire product portfolio in the U.S. and Canada." Bigge said the deal, expected to close by year's end, will enhance its existing locations and expertise in the rental of construction hoists and related equipment. Alimak's rental business serves customers in France, the Benelux Union, Germany and Australia, and sells used equipment.
RESIDENTIAL TOWER REACHES SKYWARD IN HELL’S KITCHEN
Construction on a 440-ft.-tall, 42-story residential tower at 606 West 57th Street in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of New York City has reached the sixth floor, New York YIMBY reports. Upon completion in 2018, it will be among the tallest residential buildings in Manhattan. The building will encompass 998,526 sq. ft. and boast amenities such as a dog-grooming salon and basketball court. TF Cornerstone is the developer, Architectonica is the design architect, and SLCE is the architect of record. With a façade bringing to mind a game of Tetris, the structure will contain more than 1,000 apartments, along with parking for both vehicles and bikes.
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