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TKE Implements Remote and Automated Operation of PBBs

TK Elevator (TKE) is the first company worldwide to successfully implement large-scale remote and automated operation of passenger boarding bridges (PBBs). During inter airport Europe 2025 in Munich, Germany, on...

WEG Launches Expanded ADL500 Lift Drive Series

WEG has announced the launch of its expanded ADL500 lift drive series. Designed for lift manufacturers, system integrators and maintenance professionals, the ADL500 series provides a comprehensive solution for both...

Hager Appointed CEO of Germany Fixture Company BS Tableau

Innovalift AB announced on LinkedIn recently that Volker Hager has been appointed CEO of BS Tableau, its company based in Zülpich, Germany, that manufactures custom fixtures for elevator manufacturers. Founded...

Die Aufzugsingenieure Announces Project Management Head

Holger Kirchhof is the new head of project management at Germany’s “Die Aufzugsingenieure,” a new company specializing in lift consulting for planning, operation, maintenance and training, LIFTJournal reports. His new...

TKE Publishes Sustainability Report 2023/2024

TK Elevator (TKE), the global vertical-transportation OEM headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany, has published its Sustainability Report 2024: Driving Growth and Responsibility, TKE announced on July 29. The fourth annual publication...

TÜV SÜD To Consolidate Two Divisions

TÜV SÜD, one of the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification providers with global headquarters in Munich, Germany, announced on July 23 it is consolidating its Industry Service and Real...

Röchling Industrial Begins Multi-Phase Construction Project

Plastics engineering company Röchling Industrial is investing more than EUR17 million (US$19.8 million) in expanding its Xanten location in North Rhine Westphalia, Germany, LIFTJournal reports. The location is to undergo comprehensive expansion...

KONE Wins Two Red Dot 2025 Awards

KONE has won two awards in the prestigious Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025 competition. In the Interior Design Elements category, the award went to KONE Entrance, a programmable guiding light...

In Memoriam: Klaus Reinhardt

Klaus Reinhardt, former board member of VFA-Interlift e.V. and owner and managing director of ATH Aufzugstechnik Heilbronn and Becker & Reinhardt, GmbH & Co. KG of Germany, passed away recently...

Schindler Provides 32 Elevators for New Berlin Schools

Schindler tells ELEVATOR WORLD it provided 32 energy-efficient, low-rise 3000 elevators to 32 new school buildings being constructed by the City of Berlin in Germany. Because the structures are timber...

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KONE and Partners Launch Smile on Wheels Project in India

MASSACHUSETTS FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES GRANT FOR ELEVATOR RESCUE TRAINING

Massachusetts FD Receives Grant for Elevator Rescue Training

BELARUS MODERNIZES 200 ELEVATORS IN AZERBAIJAN IN 2025

Belarus Modernizes 200 Elevators in Azerbaijan in 2025

STRONG SERVICE SALES AND MAINTENANCE FUEL OTIS 3Q EARNINGS

Strong Service Sales and Maintenance Fuel Otis 3Q Earnings

Southmoor Station was one of the elevator security program's pilot stations; image courtesy of RTD-Denver.

RTD-Denver Expands Crime Prevention Program to More Elevators