Europe
Lödige Industries Debuts Automation Module for Lift and Robots
On February 1, Germany’s Lödige Industries introduced a new automation module that allows both automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots to interact with different lift systems to move...
KONE to Cut Up To 1,000 Jobs Globally
As part of an organizational restructuring announced on January 26 with its latest earnings, KONE said it will cut up to 1,000 jobs globally — 150 in its native Finland,...
New Designs for Liverpool Street Station Redevelopment Unveiled
Herzog & de Meuron has unveiled the latest designs for its redevelopment of Liverpool Street station in the U.K., giving the public a detailed look at the architecture of the...
KONE to Renew Operating Model in Changing Environment
Effective July 1, KONE plans to implement a revised operational structure and executive board to "increase its competitiveness and customer focus in a changing operating environment." The aim, KONE said,...
Apex Lifts Announces Interactive Client Portal LiftWatch
U.K.-based Apex Lifts has introduced LiftWatch — formerly known as CALM — an interactive client portal allowing users to find in-depth information about their lifts and escalators. Available on any...
Inaugural GEE in Milan Spurs Strong Interest
The inaugural Global Elevator Exhibition (GEE), planned on November 15-17 at Fiera Milano in Milan, Italy, is seeing strong interest, with at least 25 companies planning to participate as of...
Titan Elevators Signs Menopause Workplace Pledge
Titan Elevators announced it has signed the U.K.’s Menopause Workplace Pledge. Designed to support women through a demanding stage of their life, the pledge ensures women experiencing menopause are adequately...
Titan Elevators Personnel Changes
U.K.-based Titan Elevators recently welcomed Hannah Reeves as a new trainee in December. Reeves has joined the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) programme and is a trainee working full-time alongside one...
KONE to Provide 17 VT Units to New Stockholm Metro Station
KONE has been selected by NCC Sweden, general contractor for the new Hagastaden station of Sweden's Stockholm Metro, to provide a range of PeopleFlow® solutions, including 17 vertical-transportation (VT) units....
Titan Elevators Achieves Safety Accreditation
U.K.’s Titan Elevators recently announced that it has achieved SafeContractor Accreditation for another year. Alcumus SafeContractor is one of the largest SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) schemes accredited with the...
