International News
Fujitec’s First Double-Deck Lift Order in U.K. Part of Project
Fujitec announced on July 8 it has been awarded a 26 vertical-transportation (VT) unit contract for 60 Gracechurch Street, an office redevelopment project in the City of London's historic Financial...
Plans Submitted for Development of Toronto’s Historic Church-Wellesley Village
Akelius, an international residential real estate company registered in Sweden, submitted plans to redevelop 81–83 Isabella Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, into a 70-story residential rental building, Urban Toronto reports. The plans incorporate the...
CECA Invites Participation in Elevate-HER Fall Retreat
The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) invites interested women to participate in the Elevate-HER women’s group fall retreat at the “beautifully chic” June Motel in Prince Edward County, Canada, on September 26-28. Including 13%...
Tickets On Sale for EESFC Toronto Fundraising Cruise
The Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation of Canada (EESFC) reminds interested parties that tickets are now on sale for its annual fundraising cruise planned on August 21 at the Toronto waterfront. Attendees will...
In Memoriam: Klaus Reinhardt
Klaus Reinhardt, former board member of VFA-Interlift e.V. and owner and managing director of ATH Aufzugstechnik Heilbronn and Becker & Reinhardt, GmbH & Co. KG of Germany, passed away recently...
Luxury Residential Demand Soars in Dubai
A five-bedroom, full-floor apartment selling for US$47.7 million — one of the 10 most expensive apartment sales in Dubai's history — points to a larger trend of the city experiencing...
GHMC To Float Tenders for FOB Maintenance
The standing committee meeting of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corp. (GHMC) in India, during its July 10 meeting, approved the proposal to invite tenders for maintenance of 23 foot-over-bridges (FoBs)...
Shorts Industries Announces Trade Partnership With Bernstein Ltd.
Bradford, U.K.-based Shorts Industries has announced a new partnership with Aldridge, U.K.-based Bernstein Ltd., a global leader in safety technology. This collaboration unites two industry innovators, combining expertise and innovation...
Otis Partners With Tatweer Misr for Six Projects in Egypt
Tatweer Misr, one of Egypt's leading real estate developers, has selected Otis to supply and install smart vertical mobility solutions across its urban communities. Tatweer Misr's current engagement with Otis...
Caution Urged After Fatal Escalator Fall in Canada
Technical Safety British Columbia (TS BC) is reminding the public of the importance of following caution signs after a fatal escalator fall last year at Saanich’s Uptown Shopping Centre in...
