Europe May – June 2022 Issue

Editor's Overview

Putting a Spotlight on Spain

By Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick | June 13, 2022

Events

A Virtuous Circle

By Elettra Bilibio | June 13, 2022

FEPYMA-EFESME partnership proves that multiple voices are better than one.

Energy Efficiency

Cooperative Innovation for Energy Efficiency, Digitalization and Predictive Maintenance

By Dr. Pilar Molina Gaudó | June 13, 2022

Energy efficiency has gained prominence in recent years, leading to the exploration of new ways of generating and managing electricity.

Events

"The Immediate Future of the Elevator"

By Olga Quintanilla Marful | June 13, 2022

FEEDA conference reflects on new ITC for elevators, European funds and the certification of technicians in the sector.

Project Spotlight

An Extrasensory Experience

By Olga Quintanilla Marful | June 13, 2022

In this Project Spotlight, Schindler unit bridges gap between the city and the port in Mahón.

Events

Fermator Factory Returns to Service

By Bülent Yılmaz | June 13, 2022

Falset, Spain, site now back in business after dealing with major snow damage.

Education

Women in the Lift Industry in Europe: Status and Perspectives

By Undine Stricker-Berghoff | June 13, 2022

Many years of professional life in the lift business in Germany as a female led to the idea to examine details about the status

Readers' Platform

A Brave, Smart New World

By Neil Green | June 13, 2022

Otis and the service robot boom.

Technology

CAN in Automation Celebrates 30 Years

By Holger Zeltwanger | June 13, 2022

The Controller Area Network (CAN) in Automation (CiA) international users’ and manufacturers’ group turns 30 in 2022.

Project Spotlight

Destination Doha

By Kaija Wilkinson | June 13, 2022

Qatar's capital has persevered and grown, and Doha Oasis, with TKE VT equipment, is among major developments symbolizing its dynamic future.

Project Spotlight

China’s New Look

By Kang Chen | June 13, 2022

Otis team shows off Tianjin CTF Finance Centre, a solid high-rise in the northern area.

Market Trends

Baltic Elevator Market

By Eugene Gerden | June 13, 2022

Set for growth this year despite ongoing military escalation in Eastern Europe

Events

39th Heilbronn Lift Days: The Sustainable Elevator

By Undine Stricker-Berghoff | June 13, 2022

An event overview and interviews with two key officials

Environmental Issues

Otis Releases Inaugural ESG Report

By submitted by Otis | June 1, 2022

“Sustaining Connections” theme highlights how the OEM builds connections to elevate people, societies and environments.

Market Trends

Smooth Sailing

By submitted by Orona | June 1, 2022

Hernani-headquartered global VT player Orona reports growth despite challenges at annual meeting in San Sebastián.

Project Spotlight

Shopping Solutions

By TK Elevator | June 1, 2022

Accessibility for all types of users

Events

Finally Made It

By Bülent Yılmaz | May 25, 2022

After three years apart, International Asansör Istanbul guests gather once again.

Modernization

Uplifting the Safety of Aged Lifts in Hong Kong

By Vincent H.K. Chow, C.W. Chan, Gary K.Y. Cheung and James C.Y. Lau | May 1, 2022

Hong Kong is a densely populated city packed with skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, where social activities rely much on its sound and reliable vertical transportation (VT).