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Fermator Invests EUR4 Million

Fermator Group, the global manufacturer of automatic elevator doors headquartered in Reus, Spain, announced on February 5 it invested more than EUR4 million (US$4.1 million) to modernize logistics and production...

Kings III Announces Partnership With Wurtec

Wurtec, a global supplier of tools, components and solutions for the elevator industry, has partnered with Kings III Emergency Communications, a privately-owned emergency response company based in Coppell, Texas, to...

ELSCO Announces Naamani as European Sales Manager

On February 11, Elevator Safety Co. (ELSCO), a leading provider of elevator roller guides and swivel slide guides, announced Hicham Chamseddine Naamani as its newest European sales manager. Naamani has...

ATTA Elevators USA Announces Houston Office

ATTA Elevators USA Inc. announced the expansion of services into the Houston, Texas, market with the opening of a new office there on February 1, complementing the recent opening of...

Water Exposure Causing Escalator Closures at Boston Aquarium Station

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) says prolonged water exposure caused extended escalator closures at a key entrance of the Aquarium stop on the Blue Line in Boston, MSN reports. The entrance’s escalators...

Odesa Plans for Fast-Track Tenders for Elevator Repairs

The Department of Municipal Economy of the Odesa, Ukraine, City Council plans to repair several elevators in the city's multi-story buildings for a total of UAH8.3 million (US$199,300), according to...

In Memoriam: Raymond Powers

Elevator Doors Inc., Elevator Cabs Inc. (EDI/ECI), the custom cab and entrance manufacturer headquartered in Paterson, New Jersey, is mourning the loss of longtime colleague Raymond Powers, who passed away...

CECA to Host Virtual Elle-evator Meeting on February 13

The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) is hosting a virtual Elle-evator group meeting on February 13 at noon EST. The event will feature special guest — and CECA Convention host...

MAD Elevator Expands Manufacturing With New U.S. Facility

MAD Elevator Inc. has announced the opening of MAD FIXTURES USA INC, a new manufacturing facility in Dallas, Texas. The expansion provides customers with the option to place orders through...

IEES Issues Call for December Event

The International Elevator and Escalator Symposium (IEES), organized by Liftinstituut B.V. and Elevator World, Inc., has issued a call for papers. IEES is set to take place at Alvear Palace Hotel...

SEA-LEVEL RISE THREATENS NEW YORK HOUSING AND TALL BUILDINGS

Sea-Level Rise Threatens NYC Housing and Tall Buildings

HOUSTON SENIOR APARTMENT COMPLEX SUFFERING ELEVATOR BREAKDOWNS

Houston Senior Apartment Complex Suffering Elevator Breakdowns

Herrmann

In Memoriam: Tim Herrmann

Armas

Otis Appoints Armas as President U.S. and Canada

Example of Mogilevliftmash elevator interior; image courtesy of Mogilevliftmash

Elevator Assembly Plant Officially Opens in Belarus