International News

Hyprlift Showcases Ropeless Elevator At Dubai Event

Silicon Valley, California-based Hyprlift Inc. founder and CEO James Hutchinson and Head of International Business Development Talal Al Alami showcased the company's next-generation ropeless elevator at GITEX 2024 on October...

Fermator Wins Best Stand Award At Lift Expo Poland

Fermator won the Best Stand Award at Lift Expo Poland 2024, held on October 1-3 in Warsaw. "This recognition reflects the commitment and innovation of the Fermator team who works...

Fatality Occurs In Elevator Incident In The Philippines

A 45-year-old died falling down an elevator shaft at a commercial establishment in Baguio, Philippines, GMA Regional TV reported on November 5. The man was trying to use the freight elevator to...

Fermator Enginova Hosts Family Day At Poland Facility

Fermator Enginova hosted Family Day on September 14 at its 11,000-m2 facility in Kutno, Poland. The day offered a unique opportunity to strengthen team bonds and showcase the daily operations of...

Otis Appoints Lopez As Southeast Asia MD

Otis Worldwide Corp. has announced the appointment of Nicolas Lopez as managing director (MD) of Southeast Asia, overseeing operations across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the rest of the ASEAN...

French Elevator Federation Calls For Delay in Network Shutdown

France's Elevator Federation (Fédération des Ascenseurs) has asked for the shutdown of the country's 2G and 3G networks to be delayed as the networks are still being used by elevator...

Mayar Inks Agreement With China’s Shenyang Yuanda

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-headquartered Mayar Holding Co. subsidiary Gulf Elevators & Escalators Co. signed a partnership agreement with China's Shenyang Yuanda Intellectual Property Group Co., Tadawul reports. Under the agreement, Mayar will produce...

Stannah Raises Funds for UK Lift Industry Charity

Stannah, a leading U.K. lift specialist established in 1867, announced that 32 of its colleagues participated in a thrilling and challenging charity abseil (rappel) at the iconic Northampton Lift Tower...

Innovatec India Obtains Certification For Door-Locking Devices

Innovatec India Pvt. Ltd. recently obtained certification for its landing door-locking devices for the first time, enabling CE marking in full compliance with Directive 2014/33/EU. The achievement marks a significant...

Otis Faces Below-Expected 3Q Earnings, Cuts 2024 Projection

The Dow Jones reports that Otis posted third-quarter (3Q) earnings of US$540 million, or US$1.34 a share, up from US$376 million, or US$.91 a share, a year earlier. Excluding certain...

AGVs that are able to integrate with elevators navigate the MMUH; image courtesy of Otis.

Robots Integrate With Otis Elevators at MMUH in U.K.

NAESA NEW YORK ELEVATOR MECHANIC SEMINAR COMING UP IN BLAUVELT

NAESA New York Elevator Mechanic Seminar Coming Up in Blauvelt

U.K.’S HSE CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY

U.K.’s HSE Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Designed by ADC, the mega development will include retail, dining, cultural and entertainment facilities, offices, serviced apartments and a five-star hotel; image courtesy of KONE.

KONE VT for Resort and Commercial Hub in Cambodia

JAPAN ELEVATOR SERVICE HOLDINGS OPENS NEW REGIONAL HEAD OFFICE

Japan Elevator Service Holdings Opens New Regional Head Office