International News
Omega Elevators India Installs 7000-Kg Lift in Kolkata
Omega Elevators India, headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, recently celebrated successful installation of a 7000-kg industrial lift at a forging plant in Kolkata. The Omega team received hearty congratulations in LinkedIn, including from...
Elevator Incident in China Leads to Fatality
In the Panlong District of Kunming, Yunnan Province, China, an elevator malfunction led to the death of a 59-year-old resident, Dimsum Daily is among outlets to report. The elevator lost control during...
Deadline for 2025 People Issue Nominations on April 12
Nominations for the ELEVATOR WORLD 2025 People Issue in June are being accepted through April 12. The elevator industry is built on dedicated, hard-working people and their stories, ideas, opinions,...
TKE and Alat Announce JV To Manufacture VT Locally in KSA
On February 24, TK Elevator (TKE) and Alat, a Saudi Public Investment Fund company, announced they are forming a EUR160-million (US$167-million) joint venture (JV) to manufacture vertical-transportation (VT) solutions including...
KONE Announces Changes to EVP Positions
Nicolas Alchal has been appointed KONE executive vice president (EVP), Commercial & Operations as of April 1. He continues to be part of the KONE Executive Board, reporting to Philippe...
6-Year-Old Trapped in Elevator Shaft in India Dies
A 6-year-old boy who became trapped between an elevator doorframe and shaft wall at an apartment building in Hyderabad, India, died on February 22 due to multiple organ failure while...
Otis to Provide Maintenance for VT on Panama Metro Line
Otis announced on February 17 that Otis Panama has been selected to provide maintenance for more than 200 pieces of vertical-transportation (VT) equipment on Line 1 of the Panama Metro...
Heilbronn Elevator Days Planned on March 11-12
The Heilbronn Technical Academy plans the 42nd Heilbronn Elevator Days on March 11-12 at the Harmonie congress center in Heilbronn, Germany. Over the years, the event has established itself as a meeting point...
Torremolinos Beach Elevators Soon to Charge Fee
Torremolinos City Council announced on February 12 that it will soon charge a fee to visitors, except for children, seniors and the mobility-impaired, for elevator access to the Torremolinos beach...
TKE To Refurbish 33 Year-Old Victoria Hall Elevator
Refurbishments for the 33-year-old elevator in Victoria Hall in Petrolia, Ontario, Canada, will take place in January 2026, The Independent reports. The Town of Petrolia is setting aside CAD118,000 (US$82,856) to fix...
