Elevators

Schmidt Elevator Expands Presence, To Sign Agreement

Chongqing, China’s Schmidt Elevator Co., Ltd. has been actively expanding its domestic and international market presence this year, according to Yang Guang, vice president of Schmidt Elevator (Chongqing), iChongqing reports....

IUEC Launches Veterans Assistance Program

The International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) General President Frank J. Christensen announced on November 11 the launch of the Veterans Assistance Program (VAP), as what he said is the...

High-Tech Aramid Cord-Based Elevator Belt

Aritec New Materials Group AG, a tech company based in Lucerne, Switzerland, has introduced the ARIBELT 30 F3.4, a high-tech aramid cord-based elevator belt. The ARIBELT 30 F3.4 has been...

Orphans of the Transportation System

by Selçuk Kuza The escalator is right in front of you. You will approach without concern in five or 10 steps, will not look out before making a stride toward...

Change Remains the Only Constant

Your author analyzes India’s VT metamorphosis utilizing 5WH question methodology. photos by Gagandeep Kaur To a large extent, the development of India’s vertical-transportation (VT) industry over the years reflects the...

Elevator Cable Snap Incident Reported

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) received a report from Fujitec on December 1 about a rope breakage incident at the lift serving Golden Industrial Building Block 2 in...

TKE U.A.E. Receives Prestigious Labor Relations Award

In addition to the U.A. E. division of KONE, TK Elevator (TKE) U.A.E. announced it also received a prestigious Taqdeer Award for its efforts to promote and protect the welfare...

Texas’ RICO Elevators Earns State Safety Award

RICO Elevators, Inc., headquartered in Dickinson, Texas, earned the Award of Safety Excellence 2022 from Texas Mutual Insurance Co. Texas Mutual recognizes policyholders like RICO that share its vision to...

Otis CEO Signs Letter to Mark International Day of Persons With Disabilities

Otis Chair, CEO and President Judy Marks joined other global business leaders on December 2 in signing the CEO Letter on Disability Inclusion by Disability:IN, a leading organization for advancing...

KONE Showcases DX Class Elevators at Thailand Expo

KONE recently showcased its DX class elevators, the world’s first digital elevator series, at the Thailand Smart City Expo 2022, the Bangkok Post reports. With built-in connectivity as standard, KONE...

NEW JERSEY TRANSIT BOD PLAN TO REPLACE ESCALATORS

New Jersey Transit BoD Plan to Replace Escalators

WEEF HOLDS SECOND IN-PERSON MEETING IN FRANKFURT

WEEF Holds Second In-Person Meeting in Frankfurt

The Torch at 640 Eighth Avenue takes its place on the Midtown Manhattan skyline; rendering courtesy of ODA and SLCE Architects

TEI Group Awarded Major 30-Unit Contract at The Torch

TKE CONSIDERING US$22.7-BILLION IPO IN U.S. IN 2026

TKE Considering US$22.7-Billion IPO in U.S. in 2026

Hiyaa Towers; image courtesy of Architecture Association Maldives

Progress Made on Elevator Installation in Maldive Towers