Europe

AKE Welcomes Servas as Germany and QHSE Manager

AKE Aufzüge & Fahrtreppen GmbH, headquartered in Baesweiler, Germany, welcomes Wolfgang Servas as country manager for Germany and Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) manager. A longtime professional in the...

Permit Issued for ZHA-Designed “Architectural Highlight of Vilnius”

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) recently announced the City of Vilnius, Lithuania, has issued a building permit for Business Stadium Central, designed by ZHA for Lithuanian developer Hanner and destined to...

Wittur Earns Silver Medal 2023 From Ecovadis

Wittur, one of the world’s leading independent elevator components manufacturers, announced it obtained the Silver Medal 2023 recognition from EcoVadis for its sustainability performance. This recognition demonstrates Wittur commitment to...

German Paternoster Incident Results in Death

The Associated Press has reported that a man died on May 25 after an accident involving an old-fashioned jump-on, jump-off elevator — or paternoster — in Berlin, according to authorities...

Schmersal Named Among “Best Managed Companies”

Wupperal, Germany-headquartered producer of safety switching devices and systems for personal and machine production The Schmersal Group was named among winners of the 2023 “Best Managed Companies” awards program by...

Dewhurst To Launch New Weatherproof Pushbutton

U.K.-based elevator signalization company Dewhurst will launch its new weatherproof pushbutton on May 31. Designed for outdoor applications, the pushbutton was engineered to handle all types of weather, using a...

Lödige Industries Announces Expansion to Romania Production Site

Lödige Industries, a leading provider of logistics systems with headquarters in Germany, is significantly expanding its capacities in Brasov, Romania. Plans call for a near doubling of the production area...

Terry Lifts Announces New Global Business Development Manager

U.K.-based Terry Lifts has announced the promotion of Chris Hay to global business development manager. Hay is responsible for supporting the existing Terry Lifts network of export partners across Europe...

In-Person Deadline for Alimak Group Capital Markets Day 2023 Approaches

Global provider of sustainable vertical access and working-at-height solutions, Alimak Group invites investors, analysts, media and other key stakeholders to Capital Markets Day on June 14. The hybrid event will...

Nexus Invests GBP2 Million in Metro VT Renewal

A major renewal of the vertical-transportation (VT) equipment serving the Tyne and Wear Metro in northeastern England is taking place, Rail Business Daily reports. Nexus, the public body that owns...

The machine is transported to the site; image courtesy of Champion Elevator.

Challenging Hudson Valley Modernization a “Testament to Teamwork”

Oakland, California, Councilmember Carroll Fife; image courtesy of City of Oakland

Oakland Passes Residential Elevator Maintenance Ordinance

NEW ESCALATORS AT TWO BENGALURU, INDIA RAILWAY STATIONS

New Escalators at Two Bengaluru, India Railway Stations

18-YEAR-OLD WORKER DIES AFTER FALLING DOWN ESCALATOR SHAFT

18-Year-Old Worker Dies After Falling Down Escalator Shaft

FATALITY IN CHINESE SHOPPING MALL AFTER GLASS RAILING GAVE WAY

Fatality in Chinese Shopping Mall After Glass Railing Gave Way