International News
M.S. Elevators and ATB Elevator Technology Berlin Join Forces
KONE subsidiary M.S. Elevators "took a decisive step toward strengthening its presence" in Berlin by merging with ATB Elevator Technology Berlin, previously managed by co-managing directors (MDs) Michal Wittek and...
TKE Receives India’s Golden Peacock Award for Energy Efficiency
TK Elevator (TKE) received India's Golden Peacock Award for Energy Efficiency 2023 from the Institute of Directors (IOD), Manufacturing Today is among outlets to report. IOD established the award in...
Hydroware, Vlaswinkel Liftmodernising Launch Supply & Fit To Serve Benelux Region
Sweden's Hydroware AB and Vlaswinkel Liftmodernising B.V. of the Netherlands launched Supply & Fit — a turnkey lift modernization solution — in July to serve the Benelux region in western...
Platform Lift Company Announces Enhanced FlexStep Product
The Platform Lift Company (PLC) has announced to U.K. specifiers and architects the arrival of the newly enhanced FlexStep complete with an automatic onboard barrier feature. FlexStep is a two-in-one...
Moving Walk Accident in Thailand Results in Amputation of Woman’s Leg
A woman’s leg had to be partially amputated after it was trapped by a moving walk in Bangkok, Thailand’s Don Mueang Airport, AP News is among outlets to report. The...
Footbridge Planned for Scotland Station Amid Concerns
Network Rail wants to put in the new footbridge to improve access at Dumfries station in Scotland, but concerns have been raised that it would be "out of scale" with...
Stannah Named Fleet of the Year (251-1,000 Vehicles)
Stannah was recently named Fleet of the Year (251-1,000 vehicles) at the 2023 Fleet News Awards held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, U.K. Fleet News Awards is an...
Castle Project Wins Hungary Elevator of the Year Award
Lifttechnika Kft. won first place in the "Elevator of the Year Application" announced by the Lift-S Association and the Hungarian Elevator Association for the year 2021-2022. Lifttechnika Kft. won the...
Lochbühler Aufzüge Celebrates 150th Anniversary
Mannheim, Germany-based Lochbühler Aufzüge GmbH is marking its 150th year in business. One of the most successful traditional companies in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, Lochbühler was founded in 1873 by...
China Senior Legislator Expresses Concern for Aging Elevators
Xiao Jie, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), China’s top legislature, has urged the Chinese government to pay more attention to the management of elevators...
