126 Tke Units Serve Galataport Istanbul Cruise Terminal

Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. Today’s podcast news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: www.elevatorbooks.com 126 TKE UNITS SERVE GALATAPORT ISTANBUL CRUISE TERMINAL TK Elevator (TKE) delivered 89 elevators and 37 escalators to Galataport Istanbul, a cruise port terminal that incorporates restaurants, shops and office space on the European shore of the Bosporus Strait. To meet the requirements of the waterfront location, machine-room-less and hydraulic elevators with flexible and customized dimensions, including reduced shaft head and reduced pit conditions, were provided. The elevators also feature energy-efficient motor drives, and cabins are able to incorporate camera systems and access points for uninterrupted internet service. TKE also implemented a monitoring system that operates in sync with the building’s automation system to check availability of all units at a glance, enabling qualified personnel to instantly respond to unexpected downtimes 365 days a year. One of the most important infrastructure projects in Turkey, Galataport Istanbul is expected to welcome approximately 125 million annual visitors. Image credit: courtesy of TK Elevator To read the full transcript of today's podcast, visit: elevatorworld.com/news Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes │ Google Play | SoundCloud │ Stitcher │ TuneIn