OTIS MAKES BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS AT WEE EXPO
Otis made a pair of big announcements at World Elevator & Escalator (WEE) Expo on May 10: It plans to complete a 270-m-tall test tower and R&D facility in Shanghai by the end of 2018, and has made the SkyBuildTM self-climbing construction elevator a standard option in its SkyRise® line. Describing the tower and facility as a testament to Otis’ continued commitment to customers in China and beyond, Otis observed the test tower will be the tallest above-ground test tower in the world upon completion. SkyBuild is an innovative product that transforms from a construction elevator to a permanent one upon a building’s completion. Watch the SkyBuild video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq3snvXSGvE&feature=youtu.be
MEERAN PROMOTED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ETA MELCO
A. Ahamed Meeran, previously executive director, Global Operations, ETA Melco Elevator Co. LLC, has been promoted to managing director of the organization. Headquartered in Dubai, the company has Mitsubishi elevator/escalator subsidiaries in 24 countries. Meeran holds an Engineering degree from The College of Engineering in Chennai, India, and has a management certification from the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad, India. ETA MELCO experienced phenomenal growth during Meeran's 10-year tenure as executive director. During this time, the number of units sold surged to 55,000 from 30,000 in the mid 2000s.
VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION COMING TO INDIAN RAIL STATIONS
Seven railway stations in Allahabad, India, are getting elevators or escalators, The Times of India reports. North Central Railway is providing three lifts at Kanpur, two at Allahabad, and one each at Agra Cannt and Mathura. Escalators are being installed at the Aligarh, Tundla and Chheoki stations. The project is funded, and work has already started.
http://www.elevatorworld.com/industry-news/may-12-2016/
