Europe
TKE Handling Major Cologne Subway Escalator Modernization
TK Elevator (TKE) announced on September 17 it has been awarded a major escalator modernization contract to modernize numerous escalators serving subway stations in Cologne, Germany. The project includes 23...
U.K.-Based Access BDD to Launch New Platform Lift in NA
Following the successful launch of its range of stairlifts in North America in 2021, U.K.-based Access BDD plans to showcase its Supra Linea Platform Lift to the North American market...
Nordic Lift Expo to Welcome Record Number of Visitors
Partnering this year with Elevator World, Inc., the Nordic Lift Expo expects to welcome a record number of visitors to Scandic Infra City in Stockholm, Sweden, on November 12. Organizers...
CTBUH President Antony Wood To Step Down
After nearly 20 years at the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), Dr. Antony Wood has made the decision to step down as president at the end of...
KONE To Initiate Review of Its Door Business
Finnish OEM KONE announced on September 10 it will initiate a review of its door business, including a potential sale. Aimed at achieving the best business environment for growing the...
Apex Lifts Awarded RoSPA Order of Distinction
U.K.-based Apex Lifts announced earlier this summer that the company has won another prestigious award for its health and safety performance. The company was awarded the Royal Society for the...
LECS UK Appoints Ford as Director
Vertical-transportation (VT) consultancy LECS UK has appointed Michael Ford as director. Ford will work closely with fellow Director Lee Dean and CEO Dave Cooper to guide the company's ambitious growth...
Invertek to Showcase ASME A17.1-Compliant VFD at TES
Invertek Drives, Ltd., the U.K.-based electric motor control technology specialist, plans to showcase the Optidrive Elevator Core variable frequency drive (VFD) at The Elevator Show in Dubai on September 16-18....
Growth Hive UK Provides Guide for R&D Tax Credits
In the competitive landscape of U.K. business, R&D tax credits can offer a financial lifeline that fuels innovation, growth and success, and Growth Hive UK has provided a guide to...
Elevator Systems Being Installed in Moscow Business Center
The FGC Group has begun the installation of elevator systems in the Shenogina Business Center in the northwest of Moscow as part of the Sydney City residential complex, according to...