Canada
IUEC Workers in Newfoundland and Labrador on Strike
Approximately 20 International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) Local 125-A members who build and repair elevators and escalators in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, are on strike for the fourth time...
In Memoriam: Richard “Rick” Wolsey
Richard "Rick" Wolsey, a well-known figure in the elevator industry, passed away peacefully at his home in Hamilton, Ontario, on July 15, the Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) announced. Wolsey...
New CECA 1939 Club Aimed at Industry Members 19-39 Years Old
The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) seeks to grow the 1939 Club, aimed at facilitating networking among the vertical-transportation industry’s next generation — those aged 19 to 39. Following an...
Alimak to Acquire Longtime Canada-Based Construction Customer
Stockholm, Sweden-based Alimak Group, a rack-and-pinion construction elevator specialist, announced on July 18 an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Burnaby, Canada-based Tall Crane Equipment Ltd., which has...
Element Elevators Acquires Toronto-Based Vertex Industries
Element Elevators Inc., headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, acquired longtime Toronto-based elevator service and manufacturing company Vertex Industries Inc., Element announced on July 12. Vertex's elevator service division and technicians...
Peelle Employees Transition to New Roles
Courtney Trotter and Christina Ott, who both joined Brampton, Ontario-based The Peelle Co. in 2021, have transitioned to inside salesperson and lead estimator for passenger doors, respectively. Trotter came to...
In Memoriam: Irene Zachata
Irene Zachata of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada-based Richmond Elevator, passed away the weekend of July 4 after spending a wonderful Canada Day with her family, the Canadian Elevator Contractors Association...
Another Tower Proposed Near New Toronto Transit Station
Trollybus Urban Development Inc. is the latest developer to propose a residential tower near the new Mount Dennis Station, part of the Crosstown Line 5 light rail line at 9...
Ontario’s ATTA Elevators Expands into B.C. With Acquisition
ATTA Elevators, headquartered in Concord, Ontario, Canada, has expanded into British Columbia with the acquisition of Metro Elevator, based in Vancouver, ATTA announced on June 28. Metro will become a...
Schaefer Names Gilbert Eastern Canada Sales Representative
Schaefer North America recently welcomed James Gilbert as its Eastern Canada sales representative. Fluent in English and Quebecois, Gilbert attended the Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) convention in Montreal on...
