Torin Unveils Millionth Machine For NYC In Shanghai

Elevator World

Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: http://www.elevatorbooks.com KINGS III APPOINTS SOUTHEAST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Kings III Emergency Communications, headquartered in Coppell, Texas, has appointed Mark Westbrook regional business development director for the Southeast. Westbrook has more than 25 years of sales and management experience. In his new role, he is responsible for growing the sales team in the region using his "knowledge of Kings III, expertise in emergency communications services and ability to learn a business from the ground up." Westbrook is based in the Tampa, Florida, area. TORIN UNVEILS MILLIONTH MACHINE FOR NYC IN SHANGHAI Torin Drive hosted elevator consultants and contractors from across North America at its global headquarters near Shanghai on September 25-27 as it presented its one-millionth machine to New York City (NYC)-based TEI Group. The machine will be used in a modernization project at 17 Lexington Avenue in NYC. Part of Baruch College, the building received six large gearless TGL2A-4070 Torin machines rated at 3500 lb. at 700 fpm. TEI was project contractor, and VDA was consultant. Its modernization comes after 88 years and emphasizes sustainability: it ultimately aims to attain a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Silver designation. After having broken ground in spring, the first phase of the years-long renovation project is expected to last until January 2020. OTIS “DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM” TO ENHANCE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE Otis has announced a new “digital ecosystem” that uses digital technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance its service capabilities. Tony Black, president of Otis Service, said the new initiative includes mobility tools and apps that give the company’s 31,000 lift specialists worldwide instant access to information, a service system that connects Otis teams and customers worldwide with account information, and connected IoT systems that enable intelligent and predictive service. More service-enhancing apps are planned for rollout in 2018. Among them are apps giving engineers instant information for customers on suitable upgrades to their equipment, and allowing onsite diagnosis of elevator faults and assessments of ride quality. APEX HIRES SERVICE CONTRACT MANAGER Kent, U.K.-based Apex Lifts has added Paul Jarvis as service contract manager. Apex said Jarvis "will be responsible for the smooth delivery of individual service contracts across the company’s portfolio, including larger local authority and housing contracts." The role includes day-to-day operations, contract management, monitoring and reporting. He will also be carrying out tailored lift and site surveys, and regular audits for best practice, quality compliance and customer satisfaction. Jarvis has more than 30 years’ experience in the industry in repairs, sales and engineering. Image courtesy of Torin Drive: http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Torin-Drive-Celebrates-One-Millionth-Machine-.html?soid=1116185750912&aid=-gvJe5vMw5k Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes?Google Play | SoundCloud?Stitcher?TuneIn