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STEMBRIDGE APPOINTED AVIRE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Michael Stembridge has taken over the role of Avire technical director from Karl Westhead, who has transitioned to fellow Halma company Apollo Fire Detectors. Stembridge will oversee product development for Avire globally. With 25 years' experience with major defense and communications companies such as Racal Acoustics Ltd. and Ultra Electronics, Stembridge holds a first-class honors degree in Electronic Engineering from Bolton University in the U.K.
US$3-MILLION ELEVATOR UPGRADE MULLED AT UMD
University of Maryland (UMD) officials are contemplating a US$3-million upgrade of the campus’ elevator system over the next three-five years in light of frequent service calls, The Diamondback reports. The College Park, Maryland, university received 500 elevator-service calls last year. So far this school year, it has received nearly 90. Work would focus on motors, controllers and safety equipment. Despite the complaints, university officials say the elevators are safe since they undergo monthly maintenance and are designed to stop when a malfunction occurs.
JAPANESE HOTELIER HAS EYE ON LONG ISLAND CITY
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), New York, New York YIMBY reports. The structure would stand 50 stories and 514 ft., and house more than 1,250 rooms, as well as 260,000 sq. ft. of commercial space. Hotel Architect DPC of Chicago is the designer of the project, also set to include a parking garage. The site is currently vacant and is in close proximity to several significant residential towers taking shape in LIC.
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