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German Paternoster Incident Results in Death
The Associated Press has reported that a man died on May 25 after an accident involving an old-fashioned jump-on, jump-off elevator — or paternoster — in Berlin, according to authorities...
Elevator Accident Injures Seven in Tanzania
Seven people were injured after an elevator fell from the 14th floor to the ground floor at the Millennium Tower building in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, The Citizen reports. Initial...
Groundbreaking Held for Schindler Lifts Australia’s New Alexandria Head Office
Schindler Lifts Australia Pty. Ltd. has marked a new chapter in its history with a sod-turning ceremony for the company's new head office at Ascent on Bourke, 520-530 Gardeners Road,...
Schmersal Named Among “Best Managed Companies”
Wupperal, Germany-headquartered producer of safety switching devices and systems for personal and machine production The Schmersal Group was named among winners of the 2023 “Best Managed Companies” awards program by...
First-Ever Earthquake Simulation in 10-Story Mass Timber Building
How does a high-rise mass timber building behave in the face of an earthquake? To dispel doubts, the Tallwood Project recently erected a 10-story building made of cross-laminated timber (CLT)...
New EU Machinery Directive Brings Important Changes for Manufacturers and Operators
The European Union (EU) Machinery Regulation that will replace the current Machinery Directive (Directive 2006/42/EC) is scheduled for publication in July 2023. The new Regulation contains numerous changes addressing safety...
Technical Safety BC To Hold Codes and Standards Advisory Panels in June
Upon conducting technical reviews of several codes and standards, Technical Safety BC is inviting contractors to join advisory panels. Participants will be asked to provide recommendations on the adoption of...
Wittur WSG-LT.S Now Available in North America
Wittur announced on May 25 that its Synchronous Gearless Lift Machine WSG-LF.S is now available to order for the North America market. WSG-LF.S is designed for low-rise and mid-rise applications...
EW U.S. Office Closed for Memorial Day
The U.S. office of Elevator World, Inc., will be closed for the U.S. Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 29. It will reopen on Tuesday, May 30.
India Elevator Falls with Family Inside
The elevator in a high-rise society in Ghaziabad, India, collapsed on May 22 with six members of a family, including two elderly women and a 5-month-old infant, inside, India Today...
