Middle East

In Memory of Ersan Barlas

Ersan Barlas, the “Dutch uncle” of the industry who was enshrined in everyone’s hearts with his kindness and generosity, passed on into eternal life on March 28, 2021. When I...

Digitalization Support for SMEs up to 1 Million Liras

In April 2021, KOSGEB announced its third call with the title “Digitalization in Manufacturing Industry” with up to 1 million liras of support budget being allocated for SMEs within this...

Walking and Running on Escalators Has Been Banned in Japan to Avoid Injuries

With the ordinance, which will take effect on October 1, passengers are required to stay still and not to walk up and down escalators. Although likely to not carry any...

KONE’s Built-in Connectivity Technology

Based on the philosophy that aims at maintaining the perfect flow of people in cities, KONE improves elevator journeys with its DX-class (Digital Experience) elevators offering IoT cloud services. KONE’s...

Mentality

Aphorisms “If people begin believing in what they hear rather than what they see, telling them the truth gradually gets difficult.” “Decreasing the interest rates is possible by decreasing the...

International Asansör Istanbul Postponed for Second Time

The 17th Asansör Istanbul, one of the three most influential specialized exhibitions in its field, has been postponed to March 10-13, 2022. Organized by Tarsus Turkey and initially planned for...

Arkel Becomes First Elevator Company on TET 2020 Honor List

The Electrical and Electronics Exporters’ Association (TET) has announced the electrical and electronics companies in Turkey that have reached the highest export volumes in 2020, and noted that Arkel, a...

Interlift Organizers Postpone Event to 2022

Because of the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on human health and the economy, Interlift, the elevator industry’s largest exhibition has been postponed until April 26-29, 2022. Although increasing vaccination...

43rd Yapı-Turkeybuild Attracts Great Attention

Standing out as the organizer of the trade shows in the main sectors of activity in Turkey, Hyve Group boosted morale in the sector by organizing the 43rd Yapı-Turkeybuild Istanbul....

Istanbul Tower Set to Welcome Visitors

Melike Altınışık Architects, designer of a recently completed telecommunications antenna and observation deck in Istanbul, has released new images of the striking tower, Designboom reported in March. The designers say they wanted...

NEW JERSEY TRANSIT BOD PLAN TO REPLACE ESCALATORS

New Jersey Transit BoD Plan to Replace Escalators

WEEF HOLDS SECOND IN-PERSON MEETING IN FRANKFURT

WEEF Holds Second In-Person Meeting in Frankfurt

The Torch at 640 Eighth Avenue takes its place on the Midtown Manhattan skyline; rendering courtesy of ODA and SLCE Architects

TEI Group Awarded Major 30-Unit Contract at The Torch

TKE CONSIDERING US$22.7-BILLION IPO IN U.S. IN 2026

TKE Considering US$22.7-Billion IPO in U.S. in 2026

Hiyaa Towers; image courtesy of Architecture Association Maldives

Progress Made on Elevator Installation in Maldive Towers