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SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE MARKS ALIMAK’S LARGEST CONTRACT
Alimak Group will supply the Sydney Harbour Bridge with an order valued at SEK170 million (US$20.7 million). The New South Wales government's contract is with Australia's Manntech (a subsidiary of Alimak) for a vertical-access solution based on building maintenance units (BMUs) designed and manufactured at the Manntech factory in Germany. This is the largest order ever awarded to Alimak and covers design, manufacturing, installation and service of two large, motorized, complex gantries spanning the bridge and carrying the BMUs to enable full access to the iconic structure for maintenance purposes. The equipment will be supplied and installed progressively until the end of 2020.
KINGS III TAPS REGIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Kings III Emergency Communications has appointed Gerry Heskett business development manager for Central Florida. He has more than 25 years' sales and account-management experience in the elevator industry. In his new role, Heskett will educate and train managers and building owners on emergency monitoring services, code-compliant equipment installation, emergency phone monitoring and real-time elevator performance monitoring. He and his family are longtime residents of the Orlando area. Kings III observed that, with Heskett's technical sales background, "he is able to learn quickly, tackle demanding projects and is a valuable asset to the Kings III team and customers within his territory."
LIFTINSTITUUT SOLUTIONS LICENSES IRISH INSPECTORATE
Liftinstituut Solutions and Lift Inspect Ltd. have signed a license agreement that enables Lift Inspect to conduct statutory elevator and escalator inspections according to Liftinstituut Solutions standards and branding. Additionally, Liftinstituut Solutions acquired a minority share in Lift Inspect. Marco Waagmeester, managing director of Liftinstituut Holding, commented, "Having set up businesses in Turkey and Singapore, we are delighted to now be able to spread our silver-triangle inspection label as a sign of safety across Ireland."
ELEGANT, UNUSUAL RESIDENTIAL TOWER FOR LONDON RIVERFRONT
A 28-story residential tower described by World Architecture News as “elegantly unusual” made its debut on York Way next to Battersea Square on the London riverfront. Its distinctive teardrop-shaped design by Patel Taylor appears to twist as it rises due to strategic positioning of its white, wraparound balconies. Barratt London is the developer of Lombard Wharf, which includes 134 residences, including affordable housing on the lower four floors, resident amenities and a pair of arches linking it to the railway line. At night, balcony fronts are illuminated by LED lighting, further distinguishing it on the skyline.
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