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Woman Falls 16 Ft Down Elevator Shaft in Jersey City Apartment Building
A 53-year-old woman fell approximately 16 ft down an elevator shaft at an apartment building in Jersey City, New Jersey, on March 18, CBS is among outlets to report. After...
In Memoriam: Walter Rubén González
The Argentine and international vertical-transportation (VT) sectors mourn Walter González´s passing. He founded Soimet SA in 1969 together with his dearest friend Nicolás Vrdoljak. In 1980, they obtained a European...
12th Annual Photo Contest Open Until May 24
Photo submissions are open for the 2024 Photo Contest until May 24. This year’s contest offers a new category: NAEC (National Association of Elevator Contractors) Through the Years (in celebration...
Vietnam Elevator Expo 2024 Announced
Organizers have announced the 3rd Vietnam International Elevator Expo on December 5-7 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Mihn City, Vietnam. The exhibition aims to create...
Hybon Completes Pitless Installation for Statue in Five Days
Hybon Elevators and Escalators has announced the groundbreaking achievement of installing a pitless lift within the statue of Bir Lachit Borphukan at Lahdoigarh in India. Realty+ reports. The installation happened...
EESF AGM Sees New Board Members Sworn In
Three new Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF) board members were sworn in under the direction of Chair Sheila Sweet at the Foundation's Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Tampa, Florida, on...
In Memoriam: Joe Seidl
Joe Seidl, who spent more than 30 years in the elevator industry and was an employee of Salisbury, Maryland-based Delaware Elevator, Inc., passed away in December 2023 at age 73....
Denver RTD Elevator Pilot Program To Address Illegal Activities
Denver, Colorado’s Regional Transportation District (RTD) has launched a 90-day pilot program for select elevators to limit illegal activities and address long-standing complaints from riders, reports Progressive Railroading. Three elevators...
EngineeringUK Responds to Apprenticeships Reforms Announcement
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is promising to create up to 20,000 more apprenticeships with a series of reforms including fully funding training for young people and cutting red tape...
University, NYC MTA Disagree About Who Should Pay for ADA-Compliant Elevator
Columbia University and the NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) disagree about who should pay for an American with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant elevator at the 125th Street subway station next to...
