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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...

Málaga Hotel Endorsed but Controversial

Suites Málaga Port was endorsed by the city council in September 2016, but, more recently, those opposing the proposed 443-ft.-tall tower in Málaga, Spain, have made their voices heard. Their...

Deyaar's Downtown Residences; image courtesy of Deyaar

Deyaar Unveils Dubai Downtown Residences Project

The wooden escalator; image © TfL

Last Wooden Escalator in London Underground to be Replaced by Elevator

North America, which requires larger elevators, has some of the most expensive elevator costs in the world, according to the Saanich Council; photo by Martin Pechy via Wikimedia Commons.

Saanich Calls for British Columbia to Allow Smaller Elevators

3rd Avenue-149th street Station; image courtesy of LiftComm

LiftComm Enhances NYC MTA Station Elevator Safety, Security

CEO of EngineeringUK Dr. Hilary Leevers

EngineeringUK CEO Reacts To U.K. 2025 Spending Review