China
KONE President and CEO Role To Transition From Ehrnrooth to Delorme
Finland-based KONE announced on October 25 the president and CEO role will transition on January 1, 2024, from Henrik Ehrnrooth to Philippe Delorme. Ehrnrooth will continue as an executive advisor...
Multiple People Killed, Injured in China Elevator Accident
Three people were killed, four were seriously injured and another 13 sustained minor injuries when an elevator plunged from the fourth floor to the first floor at a commercial complex...
Schindler Raises 2023 Revenue and Net Profit Forecast
Swiss elevator maker Schindler lifted its 2023 revenue and net profit forecast on October 19, saying its services business continued to grow while new installations declined less than the market,...
Anlev Completes Acquisition of Two U.K. Lift Companies
Anlev Elevator Group, the lift, escalator and moving walk brand of Hong Kong-headquartered Analogue Holdings Ltd., announced on October 18 it completed two acquisitions of U.K. companies, furthering its global...
UKCW Birmingham Sees Record Attendance
The U.K.’s largest event for the built environment, UK Construction Week (UKCW) Birmingham, made a welcome return to the NEC, with attendance up 8% year on year, attracting 24,377 visitors...
Solar Panel System in China Signifies TKE ESG Milestone
TK Elevator (TKE) recently announced its manufacturing facility in Zhongshan, China, achieved a major environmental, social and governance (ESG) milestone with the installation of a large rooftop solar panel system....
Delivery Robot Successfully Integrated With Japan Elevator
Shenzhen, China-based Pudu Robotics successfully conducted a project to test the cloud integration between its delivery robot "FlashBot" and elevators in collaboration with Nippon Otis Elevator Co. This is the...
Plan for World’s Tallest, Jeddah Tower, “Back in Full Motion”
The plan to build the world’s tallest building, Jeddah Tower (formerly known as Kingdom Tower) is “back in full motion,” following Jeddah Economic Co. (JEC) announcing 14 contractors that may...
Foster + Partners Releases Images for 240-M China Tower
U.K.-based Foster + Partners has released images of its first project in the Chinese seaport and financial center of Qingdao, Building Design is among outlets to report. The mixed-use 1...
Second E2 Forum China To Explore Urban Renewal and Sustainable Development
E2 Forum China returns to Shanghai on September 20, exploring the themes of urban renewal and sustainable development. This year’s edition aims to establish a cross-industry collaboration and exchange platform,...
