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TK Elevator
New company name, new brand: thyssenkrupp Elevator now called TK Elevator with new global brand TKE
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China’s railways expand
Sep 21, 2021
In the last two decades, China has grown from strength to strength in the railway sector. Not only is the country home to the world’s largest railway networks, but it is now leading in smart train technology and automation as well. URBAN HUB takes a ride on the rails in China.
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10 awesome stadiums
Aug 31, 2021
Sports fans tend to focus on the action within a stadium, but fans of architecture know how to respect the structural beauty and smooth functionality of a well-designed stadium. URBAN HUB takes you on a world tour of 10 exciting stadiums.
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Cities of the future
Aug 18, 2021
Cities change before our eyes. While most of the population will call a city their home by 2050, many still have a hard time imagining what the city of the future will look like. URBAN HUB checks out the technology, ideas, and design behind the projects shaping futuristic cities.
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Robots in building construction
Aug 2, 2021
The age of the robot has arrived and it’s set to change the face of the building industry. As demands for construction rise, robots can work hand in hand with people to not only boost productivity but also increase safety and efficiency. Urban Hub looks at robots in the future of construction.
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TK Home Solutions awarded for its S200 stairlift with Pleine Vie Award
Jul 28, 2021
TK Home Solutions was awarded the Pleine Vie Award in the “Home” category for its S200 stairlift at the first ever Pleine Vie Awards Ceremony.
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TK Elevator to acquire City Elevator, one of the leading elevator service companies in Metro Vancouver, BC, Canada
Jul 23, 2021
TK Elevator has signed an agreement to acquire City Elevator, a leading provider of elevator service and maintenance in the Metro Vancouver area.
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TK Elevator to equip metro stations in Swedish capital Stockholm with heavy-duty escalators
Jul 22, 2021
TK Elevator have been awarded to replace 44 new heavy-duty victoria escalators for SL Metro Stockholm.
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TK Elevator presents ropeless MULTI mobility solution at German Pavilion of Expo 2020 Dubai
Jul 20, 2021
TK Elevator, is taking part in this year’s Expo 2020 Dubai starting on October 1st, 2021.
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Urban mobility in LATAM
Jul 15, 2021
URBAN HUB looks at eleven infrastructure and building projects in Latin America which not only impress with their architecture and sustainable building concepts but also with seamlessly integrated mobility systems that promise energy efficiency and speed.
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TK Elevator: Changes in the Management Board
Jul 12, 2021
TK Elevator continues to focus on employee engagement, as well as on further driving customer orientation and digital innovation.
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TK Elevator provides information on sustainability activities and targets in new ESG report
Jul 9, 2021
At TK Elevator, business and sustainability goals go hand in hand.
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TK Elevator equips modernized Bahrain International Airport with Advanced Visual Docking Guidance Systems and a Gate Management System
Jul 5, 2021
Bahrain International Airport’s (BIA) new passenger terminal opened in January 2021, becoming the most modern boutique airport in the Gulf.
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TK Elevator installs its environmentally friendly elevators in new Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center, Colorado
Jun 30, 2021
Manufactured with the healthiest materials in the industry, the two TK Elevator units will help the Summit Visitor Center in its pursuit to become the first facility in Colorado to earn Living Building Challenge certification.
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Energy-efficient building materials
Jun 25, 2021
What can cities, companies, and contractors do to create buildings that are climate neutral? Often the answer begins with energy-efficient building materials. URBAN HUB looks at the materials – from the traditional to innovative – and how they are used to achieve greater energy efficiency.
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World Whistleblowers Day
Jun 23, 2021
The important role of whistleblowers who report any kind of misconduct.
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TK Elevator acquires Accurate Elevator, its fifth acquisition in North America in 2021
Jun 18, 2021
TK Elevator has acquired Accurate Elevator, a leading provider of elevator services in the Florida Keys for many years.
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Physical and digital merge
Jun 9, 2021
Until recently, services and offerings were made either in the digital world or the physical world. Today, innovative approaches are merging the two. URBAN HUB investigates how phygital offerings can transform and optimize how we experience services from shopping to maintenance.
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TK Elevator commits to reach net-zero global emissions
May 28, 2021
As a stand-alone-company, TK Elevator is clearly committed to lead the way to a low carbon future.
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TK Elevator Canada strengthens position in Ontario by acquiring three elevator companies
May 26, 2021
TK Elevator Canada has acquired three companies that specialize in elevator modernization, service and repair in Ontario – Bay Elevator, Direct Elevator and True Canadian Elevator Maintenance Company.
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TK Elevator launches new momentum elevators for high-rise buildings in Europe and Africa
May 26, 2021
TK Elevator, a global urban mobility leader, is responding to the needs of the evolving high-rise segment in Europe and Africa with its new elevator family: momentum.
World Day of Cultural Diversity
May 21, 2021
“INTERCULTURALITY IS KEY TO THE SUCCESS OF ANY GLOBAL BUSINESS”
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TK Elevator bows to Helmut Jahn
May 10, 2021
TK Elevator is deeply saddened by the death of Helmut Jahn. The world has lost one of the most distinguished personalities of the international architecture scene.
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TK Elevator acquires Albany Elevator, a leading provider of maintenance, repair and installation services in the Albany, NY area
May 3, 2021
TK Elevator has acquired Albany Elevator, a leading provider of modernization, maintenance, repair and installation services in the Albany area founded in 2000.
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World Safety Day
Apr 28, 2021
Today marks the annual UN World Day for Safety and Health at Work.
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Maximum mobility for the fans of the Texas Rangers: TK Elevator supplies 24 elevators and 13 escalators at Globe Life Field
Apr 26, 2021
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TK Elevator moves into new headquarters
Apr 19, 2021
From Ruhr to Rhine: as of this week, the first employees of TK Elevator are moving into the new headquarters in the immediate vicinity of Düsseldorf Airport.
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S200 Stairlift by TK Elevator wins Red Dot Award: Product Design 2021
Apr 14, 2021
The S200 stairlift by TK Elevator has just won the prestigious Red Dot Award: Product Design 2021 for its outstanding design quality.
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CEO interview on India
Mar 29, 2021
Learn key details of the Indian elevator market and ideas for accessing it. Successful entrepreneur Manish Mehan, CEO TK Elevator India, offers his tips and insights as a market insider and talks about the qualities that helped him win an APEA 2020 Master Entrepreneur Award.
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TK Elevator takes over service at new Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Mar 25, 2021
TK Elevator takes over servicing of 48 third party escalators and 147 elevators.
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TK Elevator: Vincent Della Valle is new COO with responsibility for Product and Supply Chain
Mar 16, 2021
Vincent Della Valle (59) has been appointed to the Management Board of TK Elevator GmbH, effective April 1, 2021.
