Accessibility

Online Discussion Held As Part of Fujitec WheeLog Sponsorship

On December 7, 2024, the nonprofit WheeLog organization and Fujitec’s Technology Research Department, which conducts technological research on elevators, hosted an online discussion called “The Wheelchair Users X Fujitec Staff's...

Funds Allocated For Elevator Replacement in Kyrgyzstan Capital

Municipal authorities in Bishkek, the capital city of Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia, have allocated KGS165 million (US$1.8 million) to replace approximately 100 outdated elevators in the city, 24 KG reports....

London-Based VM Elevators Announces Community Partnership

VM Elevators Ltd., a leading provider of lift and escalator services in East London, on January 20 announced via Specification Online it has partnered with Leyton Orient (football club [F.C])...

Rhode Island Theater Balcony Now Accessible For All

The United, a theater in Westerly, Rhode Island, held a “lift-off” ceremony in late December to officially christen its new elevator, which is now handicap accessible, The Westerly Sun reports....

Costs For San Diego Government Tower Elevator Repairs Soar

San Diego City Council members approved a contract extension with Otis that adds US$1 million to the original US$3 million budget for emergency repairs to the elevators serving the Civic...

South Korea Elevators Inspected Ahead of Lunar New Year

The South Korea Ministry of the Interior and Safety said it conducted special inspections on elevators at 18 major train stations ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, ChosunBiz reports....

Elevator Brings Accessibility to Southern Spain Municipality

Torremolinos in Andalusia, southern Spain, has opened a new panoramic elevator connecting La Batería Park and the La Carihuela neighborhood, bringing new accessibility to the municipality, Euro Weekly News reports. Manufactured and...

Ohio Courthouse to Get New Elevator

The Muskingum County courthouse in Zanesville, Ohio, will be getting a new elevator with the current one being replaced by the Otis Elevator Co., the Zanesville Times Recorder reports. The project is...

TEC Subsidiary Lift Comm Continues MTA Accessibility Collaboration

Lift Communications (Lift Comm), a subsidiary of TEC Solutions Concepts Inc. based in New Jersey, recently announced new advanced two-way intercom systems for two NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) subway...

Nibav Lifts Introduces New Residential Elevators in U.S.

Nibav Lifts, a leading provider of home elevator solutions headquartered in India, recently introduced its high-end residential elevators to the U.S. market, City Buzz reports. The new home elevators will provide American...

Collecting toys for needy children was among Fermator holiday activities worldwide; image courtesy of Fermator.

Fermator Christmas Celebrations Held Throughout Europe

Sobha One in Dubai; image courtesy of Sobha Realty

Otis to Install 303 Elevators for Sobha Realty in Dubai

The KONE High-Rise MiniSpace DX is designed to enhance the overall user experience; image courtesy of KONE.

KONE Australia Debuts High-Rise MiniSpace DX in Melbourne Building

ECNY ANNOUNCES UPCOMING 2025 EVENTS

ECNY Announces Upcoming 2025 Events

VT INDUSTRY PLAYERS TO BE ON HAND AT MIPIM 2025 IN FRANCE

VT Industry Players to Be On Hand at MIPIM 2025 in France