Europe
Otis Team Taking Part in World’s First London Landmarks Skyscraper Challenge
Otis Women’s Network, one of the company’s employee resource groups, is partnering with Tommy’s, a major U.K. charity focused on research into pregnancy loss and premature birth, on the world’s...
European Union Updates Machinery Standards With New Machinery Regulation
In a significant move to standardize machinery regulations across Europe, the European Union (EU) announced the publication of a new Machinery Regulation (MR) in the Official Journal of the European...
U.K-Headquartered Access BDD To Make Debut at NAEC in Reno
Access BDD, headquartered in Stockton-on-Tees, U.K., plans to make its debut at the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) Convention & Exposition on September 10-13 in Reno, Nevada. Access BDD...
Thöny Passes CEDES CEO Role to Bass
After a successful 10 years as CEDES CEO, Christian-Erik Thöny has passed the role to Patrick Bass, previously head of CEDES Internet of Things (IoT) business development since September 2021,...
Long-Empty Dublin Office Tower Set for Residential Conversion
The Sentinel Building, a 14-story structure intended to be an office building in Sandyford, Dublin, Irland, is set to undergo a residential conversion with Dante Property Co. Ltd. applying for...
AKE To Exchange Elevator in Historic Germany Town Hall
AKE Aufzüge & Fahrtreppen GmbH, headquartered in Baesweiler, Germany, announced it has been awarded a contract to exchange an existing hydraulic elevator with a new AKE elevator in the historic...
Accessen Group Ltd. Acquires UK Service Lifts LTD.
Accessen Group Ltd. has acquired UK Service Lifts Ltd., a company that specializes in installing, maintaining, modernizing and servicing service lifts in various business types such as shopping centers, department...
Otis’ Spain Factories Achieve Sustainability Certifications
Otis’ Spain factories recently achieved significant sustainability certifications, Otis announced on August 7: The facility in San Sebastian became the first factory in Spain to obtain LEED® Platinum® certification; all...
CEDES Welcomes Bismanns as Sales Manager
CEDES, a global leader in elevator safety light curtains and optoelectronic sensors based in Switzerland, recently welcomed Helge Bismanns as sales manager. Bismanns' work experience includes serving as area sales...
Two-Tower Mixed-Use Development Planned in South London
The council in Croydon, South London, recently received plans from developer Greystar to build 47- and 35-story towers that include nearly 800 flats, office space, retail and greenspace designed by...
