1月11日，新加坡电梯公司（Singapore Lift Co.）研发的“全球第一台复合型材料电梯”，名为“8”，在当地亮相。该公司是远东机构、和合集团和Pronus(HK)公司共同投资的企业。而这台名为“8”的电梯，采用了专供航空行业、一级方程式赛车和游艇建造行业的轻型复合材料，被称为“电梯行业的革新之作，拥有变革整个楼宇建造行业的潜力”。该电梯现阶段适用于低层建筑，将来将设计为20层左右的建筑所使用。新加坡电梯公司董事长埃利斯特本尼特（Alister Bennett）告诉记者，这种电梯轿厢是该公司位于新加坡北部的工厂生产的，而其余零部件则是来自不同国家。现在该工厂的年产量为1000台设备，并且计划在未来五年，由其完成该电梯的所有零部件的设计和制造工作。

　　8, “WORLD’S FIRST COMPOSITE LIFT” UNVEILED IN SINGAPORE

　　Singapore Lift Co. (SLC) unveiled what it describes as “the world’s first composite lift,” 8, on January 11 in Singapore. SLC is a joint venture between Far East Organization, Woh Hup Pvt. Ltd. and Pronus (HK) Ltd. Made of lightweight composite materials used in place of steel in industries such as aerospace, Formula 1® racing and yacht building, 8 is “a game changer in its field, having the potential to revolutionize the overall building and construction industry.” The lift is initially available for installation in low-rise buildings, and will eventually be extended to serve up buildings with up to 20 floors. SLC Managing Director Alister Bennett tells ELEVATOR WORLD cabins will be manufactured at its facility in north Singapore, with other components sourced from various countries. The facility’s initial annual capacity is 1,000 units, and SLC hopes to design and build all components in Singapore within the next five years.