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Schindler Announces 1Q Profits Drop But Beats Estimates

Schindler reported on April 22 a drop in first-quarter net profit but beat the consensus forecast despite supply chain woes, cost inflation, coronavirus lockdowns and market contraction in China, according...

Miller Named Schmersal Business Development Manager, Elevators

Ray Miller was recently named business development manager, elevators, for Canada and the U.S., at The Schmersal Group. Previously, Miller held various positions at Draka Elevator: director of sales —...

Otis Reevaluating Its Future in Russia

Elevator manufacturer Otis Worldwide Corp. announced on April 25 it is reevaluating its future in Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, WGAU is among outlets to report. In an...

18-Story Residential Tower Approved for North East London

HAL Architects has won approval for an 18-story build-to-rent apartment tower in Walthamstow town center in North East London, Architects’ Journal reports. The high-rise development will replace a pair of...

CEDES Acquires Industrial Door Protection Specialist VITECTOR

CEDES, a global leader in elevator sensors headquartered in Switzerland, recently announced the acquisition of the VITECTOR portfolio from Netherlands-based FRABA, in turn strengthening CEDES’ position in the industrial door...

Alimak to Shut Down Its Operations in Russia

Industrial and construction-based elevator manufacturer Alimak Group announced April 26 that it will exit Russia. Alimak says it is making the move in light of recent events regarding Russia’s military...

TES Dubai Now Set for September 16-18, 2024

AFAG Messen und Ausstellungen GmbH and ELEVATOR WORLD, organizers of The Elevator Show (TES) Dubai, along with Dubai World Trade Center, announced the show will be postponed until September 16-18,...

Riverfront Plan Draws Complaints in U.K.

A controversial development plan for a site in the North East, U.K., area is facing backlash among residents along the Ouseburn River, Chronical Live reports. Plans for an 18-story tower...

San Antonio Developer Plans New High-Rise Apartment

Work is getting underway for a 32-story apartment development designer Western Urban plans in San Antonio, Texas, MYSA reports. The construction, launched under Dallas-based builder Rogers-O'Brien Construction, is set to...

Officials Boost Planning for Solar Power in India

Officials in Shimla, India, have created the site Smart City Mission as a center for solar energy at government buildings that includes operation of elevators and escalators, The Statesman reports....

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

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In Memoriam: Tim Herrmann

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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