International News
Arkel Becomes First Elevator Company on TET 2020 Honor List
The Electrical and Electronics Exporters’ Association (TET) has announced the electrical and electronics companies in Turkey that have reached the highest export volumes in 2020, and noted that Arkel, a...
Interlift Organizers Postpone Event to 2022
Because of the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on human health and the economy, Interlift, the elevator industry’s largest exhibition has been postponed until April 26-29, 2022. Although increasing vaccination...
43rd Yapı-Turkeybuild Attracts Great Attention
Standing out as the organizer of the trade shows in the main sectors of activity in Turkey, Hyve Group boosted morale in the sector by organizing the 43rd Yapı-Turkeybuild Istanbul....
IMEC Wins 72-Elevator Order for Two Complexes in India
Mitsubishi Elevator India Pvt. Ltd. (IMEC) has won an order to supply 72 elevators, including 37 high-speed units, to the Commerzone Madhapur and Altimus luxury commercial complexes, developed by K...
Indian Railway Commissions VT Despite Revenue Losses
Though taking a big revenue hit during the 2020-2021 pandemic, India’s South Central Railway Vijayawada division was able to commission new vertical-transportation (VT) units, The New Indian Express reported on April 10....
Lerch Bates India Announces Transitions in Leadership
Lerch Bates India Pvt. Ltd. announced the naming of Bharat Vishnani to managing director, effective March 15, and the retirement of previous Managing Director Amit Maitra and Chairman Raj Bajaaj....
Battersea Station’s Glass Elevator to Open Next Year
A glass elevator that will run up the inside of one of Battersea Power Station’s chimneys in London before popping up out of the top for a view will open...
Istanbul Tower Set to Welcome Visitors
Melike Altınışık Architects, designer of a recently completed telecommunications antenna and observation deck in Istanbul, has released new images of the striking tower, Designboom reported in March. The designers say they wanted...
Swearings-in at association join rail and tall building plans made for London.
LEIA Announces New Leadership Alastair Stannah Paul Turner The Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA) recently announced Alastair Stannah, managing director of Stannah Lifts, and Paul Turner, technical director of...
Mainland high-rise news includes contracts let
Tall residential buildings planned, and timber being used in high rises. High-Rise Residences Multiply in Moscow Low interest rates, government-backed cheap mortgages and lockdown exemptions for construction companies are fueling...
