International News
Nominations Being Accepted for Inaugural SLM Awards in India
Virgo Communications and Exhibitions is accepting nominations for India's inaugural Smart Lift & Mobility (SLM) Awards, planned on March 2, 2024, in Bangalore, India. The event is aimed at showcasing...
In Memoriam: Herbert William Glaser Jr.
Herbert William "Herb" Glaser Jr., who had a lifelong career in the elevator industry, passed away peacefully on August 31 at age 86 after a yearlong battle with acute myelogenous...
Belarus To Deliver More Than 800 Elevators To Armenia This Year
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of America Aleksandr Konyuk told various news outlets Belarus will deliver more than 800 elevators to Armenia in...
Two Planning Applications for Manchester, U.K., Approved
Two planning applications for 4,800-homes as part of Manchester, U.K.’s Victoria North regeneration project were recently approved, Building Design reports. Maccreanor Lavington secured outline planning permission for 3,250 homes in...
KONE Confirms Participation in Inaugural GEE 2023 in Milan
On September 4, KONE confirmed its participation in the first edition of the international Global Elevator Exhibition (GEE), planned on November 15-17 at Fiera Milano Rho in Milan, Italy. The...
AKE Europe Taps France Country Manager and Head of Spare Parts, Europe
AKE Europe, headquartered in Baesweiler, Germany, recently named Jean-Francois "Jeff" Dupré as France country manager and head of the spare parts business in Europe. Dupré holds a master's degree in...
TKE Announces Gohl as Chief Digital Officer
TK Elevator (TKE) announced Matthias Gohl as chief digital officer on September 1. Focused on strengthening and expanding TKE's digital portfolio, Gohl reports directly to TKE CEO Uday Yadav. Prior...
Resort Elevator Crash in Bali Results in Deaths
Five people were killed after an elevator at a resort hotel crashed on the Indonesian holiday island of Bali on September 1, local police said, XINHAUNET reports. The accident took...
U.K. To Begin 2023 Construction Site Inspections
The U.K.’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning construction workers that the long-term impact on their health from moving and handling heavy items on construction sites can leave them...
Wittur Publishes 2022 Sustainability Report
The Wittur Group announces the publication of its 2022 Sustainability Report, confirming Wittur’s sustainability strategy and its commitment to sustainable growth, social responsibility and actions for environmental protection. Wittur’s sustainability...
