Asia
Man Dies After Falling Through Shaft of Faulty Elevator in India
A man died after he accidentally fell into the shaft of a faulty elevator at an apartment complex on Ayodhya Road in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, on July 24, the...
Elevator Safety Regulations Out for Review in Southwestern China
A draft of the Sichuan Province Elevator Safety Regulations was submitted for review on July 28 at a meeting of the Standing Committee of the People’s Congress in the southwestern...
Emergency Toilets Installed in Some Japan Elevators Due to Earthquakes
Japan has taken a step toward earthquake preparedness by installing emergency toilets in some elevators for individuals who may become stranded during seismic events that lead to power outages and...
First KONE Academy Opens in the Philippines
KONE has officially opened its first KONE Academy in the Philippines, the Manila Bulletin reports. The state-of-the-art facility in Mandaluyong City currently trains 620 vertical-transportation professionals annually, with plans to expand its...
Foundation Stone Laid for New Elevator in Manipur, India
Member of the Manipur Legislative Assembly Khumukcham Joykishan laid the foundation stone for a new elevator facility at the Manipur Press Club in Imphal, Manipur, India, on July 18, The Imphal...
TKE India Expands Footprint in North India With New Office
TK Elevator (TKE) India announced the opening of a new office in Varanasi on July 22, marking a significant milestone in its expansion across northern India. Reinforcing its strong nationwide...
Otis 2Q Earnings Reflect Strengths and Challenges
Otis's 2nd Quarter (2Q) earnings reflect strengths, including a robust and growing service business and challenges such as a weak new installation market, particularly in China. The company's earnings per...
KONE Celebrates Completing 2,106 Elevator Modernizations in China
This month, KONE celebrated completing modernization of 2,106 elevators in Kunshan, China, in only eight months. As part of a city-led initiative, KONE secured 96% of the total number of...
KONE Doubles Down on Digital Manufacturing in China
Finnish OEM KONE is implementing large-scale digital upgrades at its manufacturing facilities in China, where its production workshop in Kunshan already uses robotics to handle large items like elevator doors, Yicai...
Otis to Provide Units for Luxury Building Arte Star
Otis will provide innovative technology and connected vertical mobility solutions for Arte Star, a luxury residential building located near iconic landmarks such as the Kuala Lumpur Tower and Merdeka 118...
