Asia
TKE’s MAX Wins Build4Asia “Innovation” Award
TK Elevator's (TKE) MAX digital solution was recently honored at the Build4Asia Awards 2022 with the "Innovative Smart Building Solution" title in recognition of its customer-centric, innovative and revolutionary qualities,...
Specialized Lifts Could Provide Access to Japanese Landmark
The municipal government in Nagoya, Japan, is considering small, specialized lifts known as “electric baskets” to provide access to the reconstructed Tenshukaku main tower keep at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya,...
Hyundai Robot Pilot Program Announced in South Korea
Hyundai has announced a robotic pilot program with autonomous delivery vehicles in Seoul, South Korea, for last-mile deliveries, CleanTechnica reports. The program features Plug & Drive (PnD)-based robots that are...
Design Released for 45-Story Tower in Shenzhen
Architecture office RSHP has unveiled the design for the Shenzhen - Hong Kong Innovation Integrated Service Centre, a 45-story tower in the Futian Free Trade Zone in south Shenzhen, China,...
TKE (India) Wins Second Prize at NECA 2022
TKE Elevator (TKE) (India) won second prize at the National Award for Excellence in Energy Management (NECA) 2022 event in the Ministry of Power, New & Renewable Energy (PNRE) manufacturing...
Mechanic Injured in India Elevator Accident
A mechanic lost his legs after getting stuck in a hotel elevator in Attapur, Hyderabad, India, while repairing it, The Siasat Daily reports. The incident occurred when the mechanic was...
KONE India Is Great Place To Work Certified for Third Time in a Row
KONE Elevators India, a fully owned subsidiary of KONE Corp., announces that it has been Great Place to Work® Certified™ for the third consecutive time. This prestigious award is based...
Hyundai Elevator Names Elevator Design Contest Winners
Hyundai Elevator, South Korea’s largest elevator manufacturer, recently announced the six winners of its elevator design contest. A total of 347 individuals and teams from six countries — South Korea,...
Hotel Worker in Laos Dies While Fixing Elevator
A North Korean worker in Laos has died after falling while servicing an elevator at a hotel in downtown Vientiane, sources told Radio Free Asia (RFA). The accident happened at...
KONE Showcases DX Class Elevators at Thailand Expo
KONE recently showcased its DX class elevators, the world’s first digital elevator series, at the Thailand Smart City Expo 2022, the Bangkok Post reports. With built-in connectivity as standard, KONE...
