MIT recognizes a company with some Memphis ties

ThyssenKrupp, a company that specializes in elevators and escalators based out of Germany, has a Memphis branch.  In fact, the unique elevator inside of the Bass Pro Shop Pyramid was created and installed by the company.  The US's tallest freestanding elevator stands over 30 stories high.

MIT has recently published their 50 Smartest Companies 2015, naming ThyssenKrupp for "reinventing the elevator with magnetic levitation technology, resulting in a system that can transport more people and move horizontally".

The best part?  They are hiring here in Memphis.  Click here to view some of the openings.
 
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