Europe

Otis Secures 29-Unit Modernization Contract in Sweden

Otis has secured a contract to modernize 29 escalators for A-Train AB, the operator of the Arlanda Express, which connects the Stockholm, Sweden, city center to Arlanda Airport. The project, starting...

British Safety Council Announces 2025 International Safety Awards Winners

British Safety Council has revealed the 789 winners of its annual International Safety Awards. The accolades reward organizations for their work in health, safety and well-being. Now in its 67th year,...

London Underground Lift Closure Rate Growing

The number of lift closures across the London Underground has soared by nearly 90% in a year, the Liberal Democrats have said, according to The Standard. The total time that...

U.K.’s Green Elevators Moves to Larger Space

Cardiff, U.K.-based Green Elevators Services Ltd. has relocated to a larger office to accommodate its rapid growth following a series of successful contract wins supported by Business Wales. By leveraging...

Elevator Incident in Munich Leaves Woman Injured

An incident recently occurred in Munich, Germany, where an 82-year-old woman sustained serious injuries after becoming trapped in an elevator, The Munich Eye reports. Reports indicate that the woman fell while attempting...

Henning Welcomes Markowski as Global Sales Director

Germany-headquartered Henning GmbH & Co. welcomed Gero Markowski as its new global sales director earlier in March. Markowski's experience includes serving as executive director of sales and marketing for steel...

Otis Marine To Provide 24 Cargo Lifts for U.K.’s Royal Navy

Otis announced in February Otis Marine will install eight cargo lifts each on three vessels for the U.K.'s Royal Navy as part of the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) project. FSS...

Stannah Lifts Taps Two to Support Network Rail Contract

Stannah Lifts, headquartered in Andover, U.K., announced on March 3 it appointed two vertical-transportation (VT) professionals to support a new five-year lift maintenance contract with Network Rail. The contract includes,...

Germany Event to Mark Magazine’s 50th Year With Forum and Networking

The trade magazine liftreport will celebrate its 50th anniversary during the liftdialog innovation forum on May 20-21 in Dortmund in the heart of Germany’s Ruhr region. On the first day, participants are set...

Altherr Appointed New CEO at Ziehl-Abegg

Künzelsau, Germany-headquartered Ziehl-Abegg SE announced it has appointed Marco Altherr as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Ziehl-Abegg Supervisory Board Chairman Dennis Ziehl said Alterr is a "highly qualified financial...

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Partnership to Expand DOOH Advertising to Premium Locations

New elevator at Atwater Metro station in Montreal; image courtesy of STM

STM Won’t Add More Metro Elevators due to Lack of Funds

ACME HOME ELEVATOR RESPONSIBILITY SHIFTS FROM STANNAH TO ARROW

ACME Home Elevator Responsibility Shifts From Stannah to Arrow

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Express Elevator Acquires Ascend Elevator

DOCTOR CRUSHED BY ELEVATOR IN APARTMENT COMPLEX IN INDIA

Doctor Crushed by Elevator in Apartment Complex in India