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TKE To Supply Boarding Bridge to Port of Dover

The Port of Dover in Dover, U.K., will introduce a new boarding bridge by TK Elevator (TKE) at Cruise Terminal 1 to “ensure a seamless and stress-free embarkation” for thousands...

Stannah Celebrates 200 Years of U.K. Railways With Network Rail

As suppliers to Network Rail, Stannah is celebrating with the company as the rail industry marks 200 years of rail travel. Following the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway...

Britain’s First Curved Escalators Coming to Luxury Retailer

The famous Knightsbridge department store Harrods in London, England, U.K., is planning a multimillion-pound renovation that will include the addition of Britain’s first curved escalators, Fashion Network is among outlets to report....

Early Bird Discount for Lift and Escalator Symposium Ends June 30

The early bird discount for the 16th Lift and Escalator Symposium, taking place on September 24-25 in the Kettering Park Hotel in Kettering, U.K., ends on June 30. The symposium is...

New Escalators Part of Major DLR Station Upgrade in London

Six new escalators and a larger mezzanine level are in store for Docklands Light Railway's (DLR) Pontoon Dock station in Silvertown, East London, U.K., with construction slated to start in...

VDA Expands Into U.K. With Acquisition

VDA, a leading North American vertical-transportation (VT) consultancy based in East Hanover, New Jersey, on June 23 announced its expansion into the U.K. with the acquisition of D2E International VT...

LIFTEX Attracts Record Numbers in 37th Year

LIFTEX, the triennial trade show run by the Lift & Escalator Industry Association (LEIA), attracted record attendance when it took place at London’s ExCeL from June 11-12, bringing together 4,400...

ECN, Dewhurst Launch LiveLift Smart Screen Experience

Executive Channel Network (ECN), a leader in managed digital signage for commercial offices, has teamed up with lift component specialist Dewhurst to launch LiveLift — a game-changing smart screen experience...

KONE Modular Lift Installed at Network Rail Testing Site

Laing O’Rourke and KONE have manufactured and installed the first offsite-constructed lift at the Network Rail test track in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, U.K., Construction Management reports. The modular lift is...

Jason Stephens Returns to Schindler UK and Ireland

Schindler Ltd. UK and Ireland has announced the return of Jason Stephens as the branch manager for London and the South East. Stephens brings with him a wealth of experience and...

Pulse Wadi; image courtesy of LWK + PARTNERS

Multi-Billion Dollar Tech District Unveiled in Saudi Arabia

TKE rendering shows the appearance of the boarding bridge.

TKE To Supply Boarding Bridge to Port of Dover

Elevators are a key part of the station accessibility upgrade; photo by Marc A. Hermann for NYC MTA.

Two Modernized Elevators Open on NYC’s Upper West Side

POHLE HESS TAKE ON NEW ROLES AT SCHINDLER

Pohle, Hess Take On New Roles at Schindler

The Cairo Training Center; image courtesy of KONE

KONE Opens First Training Center in Egypt