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Focus Media To Buy Elevator Advertising Specialist Xianchao

Shares of Focus Media Information Technology leaped after China's largest outdoor advertising firm revealed plans to acquire elevator ad peer Xinchao Media Group for CNY8.3 billion (US$1.1 billion), marking a...

Otis Dedicated to Investing in China’s Digital Future

Otis Elevator Co. says it is dedicated to enhancing R&D efforts in China to serve both local and international markets and is seeking further adoption of personalized AI solutions, Sally...

Regional Winners of Otis’ Made to Move Communities Announced

Otis announced the four student teams that are the regional winners of its fifth year of the Made to Move Communities™ student challenge, each earning their school a US$20,000 grant....

Hitachi Elevator to Focus on Smart Building in China

Hitachi Elevator (China) Co. Ltd. will focus on developing the smart building business in China by accelerating its efforts in digitalization, intelligence and green initiatives, according to a senior company...

Macau Government Urging Annual Elevator Inspections

The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) of Macau, China, is urging property managers and responsible parties to schedule annual elevator inspections promptly to ensure sufficient time to address any...

Elevator Incident in China Leads to Fatality

In the Panlong District of Kunming, Yunnan Province, China, an elevator malfunction led to the death of a 59-year-old resident, Dimsum Daily is among outlets to report. The elevator lost control during...

Otis Lowers Earnings Expectations on Continued Weak Demand in China

Otis expects full-year net sales of US$14.1 billion-US$14.4 billion, below estimates of US$14.6 billion as the Chinese property market crisis continues to weaken demand for new equipment, Reuters is among outlets to...

Architect Conceives Elevator Blending Tradition and Technology

Chinese architect Han Mo has conceived a “private access via public elevator”  system connecting upper-level apartments with ground-floor courtyards to provide urban dwellers with exclusive access to their courtyards, the Global...

Fuji Elevator Co. Welcomes Ghana Delegation for Tour

China-based FUJI Elevator Co. recently welcomed a delegation from Ghana, marking an important milestone in the company’s ongoing efforts to expand its global reach. The visiting group explored FUJI Elevator's advanced...

Upgrades at China Rail Station Include Escalators

A recent upgrade, including a new walkway and escalators, at Zhengjia Yuanzi Station of Chongqing Rail Transit (CRT) Line 3 in Chongqing, China, has greatly improved commuting for local residents,...

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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Elevator Assembly Plant Officially Opens in Belarus