MORRISTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schindler Elevator Corporation has provided state-of-the-art elevator technology at 4 World Trade Center including 37 custom high-performance Schindler 7000 elevators (34 passenger cars with Schindler’s industry-leading PORT Technology destination-dispatch system, and three high-rise service cars). Schindler also provided two custom hydraulic elevators, two geared service elevators, and six Schindler 9300 escalators to transport passengers to two separate retail areas serving the building. The 977 foot tower developed by Silverstein Properties, Inc. boasts 2.4 million square feet of leasable office and retail space throughout 72 floors and has become a symbol of urban renewal in Downtown Manhattan since opening in November 2013. The LEED® Gold certified building is also one of New York’s most sustainable and commuter friendly with access to the new WTC Transportation Hub connecting to the new PATH terminal, 11 NYC Transit subway lines and the new Fulton Street Transit Center, the World Financial Center and ferry terminal. Tenants and visitors to 4 World Trade Center will also find a first-class mobility experience within the building. Schindler partnered with Silverstein Properties and architect Maki and Associates to provide custom glass PORT Technology terminals that seamlessly integrate with the minimalist design of the building and facilitate movement of tenants and guests throughout the building. In addition, Schindler 7000 high-rise elevators are some of the fastest in the world reaching top speeds of up to 1,800 feet per minute with ease and comfort.
