International News

Otis Korea Concepts Recognized as 2023 Idea Finalists

Otis Elevator Korea Vice President and Managing Director IS Cho announced on August 31 that its Gen3TM Ambiance Series and Lifeguard Handrail were recognized as 2023 International Design Excellence Award...

TKE Color Index System Wins Red Dot Design Award

TK Elevator’s (TKE) Color Index System, developed in South Korea, has won an international Red Dot Design Award for design concepts in the User Experience category, TKE announced on August...

New Dubai Boutique Property To Open in 2025

Luxury brand Biltmore will make its Middle East debut in Dubai with its first-ever property in partnership with real estate developer GJ Properties, Construction Week Middle East reports. Renderings of...

Thailand Don Mueang Station’s Escalators and Elevators Fully Operational

In Thailand, Don Mueang station’s escalators and elevators on the Red Line are fully operational after repair and maintenance work, the Department of Rail Transport (DRT) confirmed after an inspection,...

Shanley Becomes Exclusive Distributor for SEIM Products for North American VT Industry

Shanley Pump & Equipment, Inc., headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois, announced it is now the exclusive distributor for all SEIM products for the North American vertical-transportation (VT) industry. Products include...

IEES Speaker Lineup Now Available

The program of speakers for the 2023 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium (IEES), organized by Liftinstituut B.V. and Elevator World Inc., has now been released. This year’s event is titled...

UKCW Birmingham Announces Educational Program Schedule

UK Construction Week (UKCW) Birmingham has announced the educational Hub program for its event at NEC Birmingham on October 3-5, which includes more than 150 CPD (continuing professional development) hours...

DAMAC Properties Announces Project with Acclaimed Artist

Leading UAE developer DAMAC Properties has announced the launch of its latest project, the 48-story DAMAC Coral Reef, to be developed in Dubai Maritime City, Construction Week reports. The new...

Elevated Walkway Opens at India Airport

A new elevated walkway is now open at Kempegowda International Airport, in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, The Hindu reports. The 420-m walkway is designed to deliver a seamless experience to pedestrians...

Fujitec Completes Elevator Modernization at One Raffles Place in Singapore

Fujitec Singapore Corp., Ltd. announced on August 29 it has completed a nearly four-year modernization of the 19 elevators serving Tower One at One Raffles Place (formerly OUB Center) in...

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In Memoriam: John Lee Kennedy

The renovation features new escalators and more; image courtesy of Robins & Morton.

Huntsville Airport Renovation Includes Vertical Transportation

ALIMAK’S 3Q RESULTS SHOW “RESILIENCE IN A CHALLENGING MARKET”

Alimak’s 3Q Results Show “Resilience in a Challenging Market”

ROBUST SERVICE AND MODERNIZATION BUOY KONE IN 3Q

Robust Service and Modernization Buoy KONE in 3Q

ALBERTA GOVERNMENT ISSUES VT CODE AND SAFETY NOTICES

Alberta Government Issues VT Code and Safety Notices