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Elevator Association of Florida Holds Quarterly Meeting

The Elevator Association of Florida held its quarterly meeting on February 13 at CE Electronics, Inc.’s facilities in Lakeland, Florida. Chris Bosley of CE Electronics, Kevin Cunningham of HydraSafe Brake...

Houston-based ERS Announces 2024 Contract Awards

Houston-based Elevator Repair Service, Inc. (ERS) recently announced 2024 contract awards. They are, in Laredo, Texas, modernization of two hydraulic elevators used by U.S. marshals to transport prisoners at the...

Schaffer and Colleagues To Present Elevator Forum Roadshow in Five European Countries

Together with manufacturers Meiller, Ziehl-Abegg, NEWLIFT, Danfoss, ALGI and CEDES, Schaefer GmbH will host the Elevator Forum Roadshow throughout 2024 at eight locations in five European countries. Geared toward lift...

Elevator U Seeks Topics, Ideas for Monthly Newsletter

Elevator U, a U.S.-based, voluntary association composed primarily of individuals from colleges, universities, government agencies and public institutions who are interested in vertical transportation (VT), plans to launch a monthly...

CECA PRD Reports on Initiatives and Progress

The Private-Residence Division (PRD) of the Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) recently reported on its various initiatives. PRD members continue to meet regularly to pursue efforts to enhance safety in...

U.K.’s Invertek Provides Smooth and Safe Transit in Brazil With Specialized VFD

Invertek Drives Ltd, based in Welshpool, Wales, U.K., provided its Optidrive elevator variable frequency drive (VFD) to a new panoramic lift at the Municipal Astronomical Park in Criciúma, Brazil. Reaching...

Order, Revenue Growth in 2023 Buoy Schindler’s 2024 Outlook

A continuing "trajectory of enhanced profitability and sustainable growth" in 2023 despite challenging market conditions, as well as a revamped business strategy focused on customer service, have Swiss OEM Schindler...

Third-Annual Louis J. Mezzo Golf Outing Planned at New Venue

Dynasty Elevator President John Mezzo has announced the third-annual Louis J. Mezzo Golf Outing will be taking place on June 13 at a new venue: Harrison Meadows Country Club (formerly...

New Delhi, India, Official: Most Escalators Out of Service at Key Location

Following public complaints, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Chairman Satish Upadhyay visited the subways at Connaught Place — one of the Indian city’s main financial, commercial and business centers —...

Schindler Elevator System for Brazil’s Tallest Twin Towers

On February 12, Schindler highlighted a major project in Brazil that marked several firsts for the elevator company, the country and the client. Completed in 2022, YACHTHOUSE by Pininfarina on...

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Cooper Announced as CIBSE President Elect for 2025/26

Internal structure of the elevator smart maintenance system; image courtesy of N2 Infotech

N2 Infotech Launches AI Predictive-Maintenance Solution

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Stannah to Support STEM Program at NMRN

TenBerke Architects designed the proposed supertall; image via New York YIMBY.

Construction Plans and Rendering of Brooklyn Tower Revealed

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Company Chosen to Repair Elevators in Odesa