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Stannah Charity Abseil Raises Funds for Lift Industry Charity
On July 19, a group of dedicated Stannah employees took on the exhilarating challenge of abseiling (rappelling) down the iconic Northampton Lift Tower in Northampton, U.K., raising funds for the...
In Memoriam: Stephan Kretzschmar
Stephan Kretzschmar, sales manager at LM Liftmaterial GmbH, died in a plane crash on July 5 together with his 33-year-old son and his son's partner, LIFTjournal reports. He was voted to the...
Fujitec’s First Double-Deck Lift Order in U.K. Part of Project
Fujitec announced on July 8 it has been awarded a 26 vertical-transportation (VT) unit contract for 60 Gracechurch Street, an office redevelopment project in the City of London's historic Financial...
Shorts Industries Announces Trade Partnership With Bernstein Ltd.
Bradford, U.K.-based Shorts Industries has announced a new partnership with Aldridge, U.K.-based Bernstein Ltd., a global leader in safety technology. This collaboration unites two industry innovators, combining expertise and innovation...
1980s London Buildings to Make Way for New Tower Plan
Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) has devised a plan to replace Linklaters' 1980s headquarters (HQ) at 1 Silk Street in London, England, with two 20-story towers, Building Design reported in June. The...
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...
