Spain

Alimak and Torre de Collserola Partner To Modernize Historic Barcelona Elevators

Sweden's Alimak Group recently announced it is partnering with Torre de Collserola — a project of historic significance in Barcelona, Spain — to modernize the two Alimak elevators initially installed...

Orona Presents Diverse Orona Next Platform at Interlift

Orona, Europe's fifth-largest provider of vertical-mobility solutions for passengers, is presenting Orona Next, its platform of elevator products and services aimed at all market segments, during interlift through October 20...

TKE Launches EOX Renew in Spain, Portugal and Italy

On October 5, TK Elevator (TKE) launched the EOX Renew elevator — boosting accessibility, sustainability and property value in older buildings — in Spain, Portugal and Italy. The product will...

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...

TKE Holds Elevator and Escalator Rescue Training Sessions for Madrid Firefighters

TK Elevator (TKE) recently held several firefighter training sessions at its internal training department SEED Campus in Madrid, Spain. TKE Technical Trainer Antonio Barrajon led 120 of Madrid’s firefighters through...

Indian Guests Among 400-Plus Attendees at Fermator Open House in Spain

Twenty India-based representatives of elevator companies, traders, distributors and suppliers were among the 400-plus guests from more than 30 countries at Fermator Open House 2023 in Reus, Spain, on June...

Lorino Becomes New CEO of KONE Ibérica & Italia

KONE Corp. appointed Giovanni Lorino CEO of KONE Ibérica & Italia effective July 1. Lorino has more than 25 years' experience in the vertical-transportation industry, including serving as CEO of...

Spain’s Ascensores Polo Integrated Into Duplex Group

Duplex Group, with a presence in 18 Spanish provinces and a lift maintenance portfolio of more than 24,000 units, is integrating Ascensores Polo, based in La Rioja in northern Spain,...

Spain’s TK Escalator Norte Achieves Safety Milestone

The TK Escalator Norte SA factory in Asturias, Spain, recently achieved a significant safety milestone: 1,500 days without an accident in the step band and manufacturing cell divisions, TK Escalator...

EFESME Joins FEPYMA For Spain “Barriers” Event

Members of the European Federation for Elevator Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (EFESME) joined members of FEPYMA, the Spanish federation representing the interests of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for a...

SEA-LEVEL RISE THREATENS NEW YORK HOUSING AND TALL BUILDINGS

Sea-Level Rise Threatens NYC Housing and Tall Buildings

HOUSTON SENIOR APARTMENT COMPLEX SUFFERING ELEVATOR BREAKDOWNS

Houston Senior Apartment Complex Suffering Elevator Breakdowns

Herrmann

In Memoriam: Tim Herrmann

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Otis Appoints Armas as President U.S. and Canada

Example of Mogilevliftmash elevator interior; image courtesy of Mogilevliftmash

Elevator Assembly Plant Officially Opens in Belarus