TK Elevator opens new North American headquarters

TK Elevator recently opened its new North American headquarters. Located in Atlanta, the complex of three buildings includes both office space and a Innovation and Qualification Center (IQC).

North America generates more than one-third of our global revenue. "This makes it one of our strongest performing regions worldwide", emphasized Peter Walker, CEO of TK Elevator.

Furthermore, the new North American headquarters provide sufficient office space of more than 19,000 square meters (105,000 square feet) to more than 900 TKE employees. The cornerstone is the IQC: It does not only include R&D capacities and software labs but also a digital showroom, engineering offices and training facilities.

New concepts and product pilots are tested

In the elevator test tower – which is now home to the tallest elevator test tower in North America counting a height of 128 meters (420 ft) –, new concepts and product pilots and compliance with safety standards and requirements are tested in 18 shafts.

The IQC will also be home to International Technical Services (ITS), TK Elevator’s network of experts who provide technical expertise and maintenance service for both TKE and competitor units.

The IQC is currently being evaluated for the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. In its pursuit, TK Elevator recognized a 12-percent reduction in embodied carbon compared to typical construction through concrete mix optimization by using ground granulated blast furnace slag and fly ash which allows for a significant saving of carbon-dioxide emissions.

More information: www.tkelevator.com