http://www.elevatorworld.com/industry-news/november-5-2015/
OTIS PRESIDENT REITERATES COMMITMENT TO CHINA
Otis President Philippe Delpech reiterated the OEM's commitment to China during a recent visit, stating the company plans to focus on growth opportunities related to infrastructure and high-rise residential development, particularly in second- and third-tier cities, China Daily reports. With persistent safety concerns and recent studies showing that 84% of elevator/escalator malfunctions are caused by poor installation and maintenance, Otis plans to additionally focus on service by adding 1,000 to 1,500 mechanics per year and working with the government to address service quality issues.
SINGAPOREAN OUTFIT EYES MELBOURNE FOR “BOW-TIE” TOWER
Tong Eng Group of Singapore has its sights set on Melbourne, Australia, for a 65-story, 210-m-tall building designed by Elenberg Fraser with an interesting bow-tie footprint and colorful, shimmery envelope, Urban Melbourne reports. Tong Eng would retain the façade of a historic building at 111-125 A'Beckett Street in the Central Business District. It is set to contain more than 630 apartments and several floors of retail at the lower levels. Tinted, glazed glass would create a vertical transition to a multicolored appearance. The approval process is still underway, but city officials express optimism pending a few design adjustments.
http://www.elevatorworld.com/industry-news/november-5-2015
WOMAN INJURED IN FALL DOWN NYC ELEVATOR SHAFT
A 50-year-old woman fell 6 ft. down an elevator shaft at a hotel in Midtown New York City early on November 1, the New York Post reported. Emergency crews rushed to the location around 4 a.m. after the incident. It was unclear whether the victim was a guest, visitor or worker. She was rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where she was listed in stable condition.
