Canada

Husband Appointed Incoming CECA Supplier Director

The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) announced that Steve Husband of Dupar Controls has been appointed its incoming supplier director. Husband will officially join the CECA Board of Directors following...

Vancouver Developer Unveils Supertall Proposal

Vancouver developer Joo Kim Tiah of Holborn Group has unveiled a proposal for a new 1,033-ft supertall skyscraper in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban...

Changes to Public Safety Act to Help Elevator Inspections

The government of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada is making an amendment to the Public Safety Act in hopes of speeding up elevator inspections, the CBC reports. This comes just days after...

Ontario Superior Court Approves Tridel’s Takeover of The One

The Ontario Superior Court formally finalized the full suite of agreements on Tridel’s takeover of construction of the supertall The One on April 22, Urban Toronto reported. Once completed, The One will...

Savaria Acquires Western Elevator

Savaria Corp., a global leader in the accessibility industry, has announced the acquisition of Western Elevator Ltd., a premier home elevator and lift dealer based in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada....

CECA Calls For Votes For Supplier Director

The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) is calling for suppliers to cast their votes for the Supplier director position available on the CECA Board of Directors by May 22. Three...

CECA’s Women’s Group Introduces New Name: Elevate-HER

The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) women’s group formerly known as Elle-evator has introduced a new name: Elevate-HER, reflecting its mission to “uplift, empower and connect women across the industry...

Otis Appoints Armas as President U.S. and Canada

Otis announced on May 7 it has appointed Joseph Armas to the new role of president, Otis U.S. and Canada, reporting directly to Otis Chair, CEO and President Judy Marks....

CECA Convention Seeks Speaker For Contractor Breakfast

The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) and Alcor Elevator announced that they are looking for a speaker for the June CECA Convention’s Contractor Breakfast. The breakfast will be held on...

Nominations Open for TSSA Safety Awards 2025

The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), Ontario, Canada’s public safety regulator, announced that nominations of individuals and organizations working in TSSA’s regulated sectors are being accepted for the TSSA...

(l-r) Chaim Grunfeld and Chaim Berkowicz of SIMSINLifts; image courtesy of SIMSINLifts

SIMSINLifts To Unveil Emergency Telephone Service at LIFTEX

interlift venue Messe Nürnberg; image courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects

Innovations To Take Spotlight at interlift 2025

Guerrero

TEI Group Names Guerrero As South Florida VP

Image courtesy of MP Ascensores

Spain’s MP Ascensores Secures Financing to Fuel Strategy

Wen

KONE Appoints Wen As EVP Procurement and Board Member