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TEI Group Awarded Major 30-Unit Install at The Torch
Located along Eighth Avenue between West 45th and 46th Streets on the border of Times Square and Hell’s Kitchen, this epically tall, luxury hotel skyscraper designed by ODA Architecture is under construction, with the vision of a 56-story building, incorporating a 260-foot amusement drop-ride tower and an observation deck.
“TEI Group will deliver world-class vertical transportation in this iconic building, which will greatly redefine the Manhattan skyline for generations to come,” says Michael J. Staub, EVP of Operations and Partner.
The beauty of The Torch design features a 500-foot spiraling glass structure at the top, which derives its inspiration from Lady Liberty’s torch, one of the most significant New York monuments. Additional features of this colossal structure include a lower-level retail space, a restaurant on two of the upper floors, a VIP lounge, and a pool deck for hotel guests.
TEI Group is honored to collaborate on this massive landmark. The Group’s legacy on this $1.3B project will include the installation of 30 units, including 28 elevators (three 2000fpm elevators traveling over 900ft) and 2 escalators.
“TEI Group is well positioned for this project with the combined construction experience of VP John Rose and GM Mike Donohue on high-rise, high-speed elevator installations. TEI Group has completed many projects for both Extell Development and Suffolk Construction, and we look forward to another successful project. Global Engineering support from Nidec Elevator Group to our in-house engineering group, as well as our field personnel seasoned on 2000fpm elevators will deliver an outstanding vertical transportation system for this iconic project,” says Mark Gregorio, President at TEI Group and Partner.
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TEI Group is the largest independent vertical transportation company, in the greater NY Metro Area, delivering comprehensive services, with more than three decades of experience and success that provides new construction, modernization, maintenance, and repair services to properties. With its headquarters in Long Island City, NY, and a satellite office adjacent to Penn Station in Manhattan, TEI Group employs over 300 highly skilled and experienced professionals servicing the residential and commercial real estate markets in the tri-state area.
TEI Group recently opened its first US Southeastern Branch in Tampa Fla, in 2024 and currently employs 50 people. A second branch opened in Tallahassee Fla. in April 2025. An owner-operated business, TEI Group offers a unique combination of technical expertise and personalized customer support that continues to define the company and fuel its ongoing growth. TEI is an equity partner of Analogue Holdings Limited (HKG: 1977), a leading electrical and mechanical engineering service provider in Hong Kong with substantial operations in Macau and mainland China. www.teigroup.com