Spain
Two Lifts to Improve Access in Spanish Town
The Portuguese City Council has begun work on the construction of two urban elevators that will serve to improve access between Julio Gutiérrez Lumbreras Street and Urdibai Square, in Portugalete,...
AR Emerging Award Winners Named
The Architectural Review recently announced Instituto Balear de la Vivienda (IBAVI) of Spain as the winner of the AR Emerging awards 2022, along with Sher Maker of Thailand, which won...
TKE Celebrates Spanish National Day in U.A.E.
TK Elevator (TKE) celebrated 2022 Spanish National Day in the U.A.E. as one of the sponsors of an event organized by the emirate’s Spanish Business Council at the Emirates Palace...
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...
SILC Planned on September 28-30 in Santander, Spain
Santander International Lift City (SILC) 2022 is planned by IMEM Ascensores on September 28-30 at various noteworthy sites — including an art gallery, two palaces and a nature reserve —...
Liftinstituut Expands Into Spain With Acquisition
Liftinstituut has entered the Spanish market with the acquisition of Iseval Grupo, headquartered in Valencia, with the company joining the international network on July 12. The move follows the expansion...
Otis Inaugurates New Spain Factory with King Felipe VI
Otis inaugurated its new, 17,000-m2 factory for manufacturing elevator machines, governors and safeties in San Sebastian, Spain, on June 16 in the presence of King Felipe VI of Spain and...
In Memoriam: Antonio García de Alvear
MP Lifts, headquartered in Seville, Spain, with a global presence, mourns the loss of colleague Antonio García de Alvear, who passed away on May 19. With more than 30 years...
Otis Receives Approval Results of Spanish Firm’s Tender
Otis Worldwide Corp. received the results of its voluntary public tender offer to acquire the remaining 49.98% interest in the Spanish firm Zardoya Otis S.A., the company reported on April...
TKE Converting European Factories To 100% Renewable Energy
Since the beginning of 2022, Düsseldorf, Germany-headquartered TK Elevator's (TKE) escalator and elevator factories in Spain and Germany have been operating exclusively with green electricity. The move marks the next...
