Europe
Six New Escalators Inaugurated by Prince Albert II of Monaco
Prince Albert II of Monaco inaugurated six new escalators and a new Monabike electric bike share service in Beausoleil, France, just over the border from the Principality of Monaco, Monaco...
Fujitec Announces EPDs for European Market Lift Products
Japan's Fujitec Co., Ltd., recently announced Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its main European market lift products. EPDs for Fujitec's Rexia (machine-room-less)/Zexia (machine room) and Elsia (high-speed gearless MR) lifts...
TÜV SÜD Opens New U.K. EMC and Radio Frequency Test Facility
TÜV SÜD recently welcomed more than 100 customers and colleagues from around the world for the grand opening of its new £2.88-million (US$3.28-million) state-of-the-art U.K. EMC (electromagnetic compatibility testing) and...
Plans for 22-Story Tower Near London Bridge Approved
Foster + Partners’ plans to build a 22-storey office on stilts at the southern end of London Bridge have been given the green light by Southwark Council, Building reports. The...
Finalists Announced for LEEA Awards 2022
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) of the U.K. has announced the LEEA Awards 2022 finalists. The finalists were chosen from the inspiring collection of high-quality entries from the Association’s...
U.K.’s Elevating Safety Solutions Launches Training Website
Since 2008, U.K.-based Elevating Safety Solutions (ESS) has been helping lift companies in obtaining and maintaining their ISO, health and safety and compliance requirements. Now, due to an increasing demand...
Travelodge Speaks Out Against Lift Surfing Videos
Travelodge has spoken out against a YouTuber user known only as Ryegi who filmed and posted videos of himself lift surfing in Manchester and Morecambe, U.K., Manchester World reports. One...
Knowsley Delivers Platform Lift to Liverpool Dock Office
Knowsley Lift Services Ltd., headquartered in Liverpool, recently installed a platform lift at the Port of Liverpool Building (commonly known as the Dock Office) for client property manager CRBE. Providing...
Two Elizabeth Line Stations Feature KONE Inclined Elevators
London’s new subway line partially opened earlier this year, offering commuters the chance to ride on glass elevators that travel at an incline (rather than vertically) alongside an escalator, Business...
In Memoriam: Rafael Azkarate
Rafael Azkarate, founder and principal of Bergara, Spain-based Iraundi Special Bearings for more than 50 years, passed away on June 2 at age 77. A native of Bergara in the...
