International News

EKA To Provide VT for International Airport in Guinea Bissau

On June 20, Türkiye-based Emlak Konut Asansör (EKA) announced it will supply advanced vertical-transportation (VT) solutions for Osvaldo Vieira International Airport in Guinea Bissau. The project aims to upgrade the...

CECA Seeking Commitment for Elevate-HER Fall Retreat

The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) Elevate-HER fall retreat will be held at The June Motel in Prince Edward County, Canada. The details of the venue and event were discussed...

LIFTEX Attracts Record Numbers in 37th Year

LIFTEX, the triennial trade show run by the Lift & Escalator Industry Association (LEIA), attracted record attendance when it took place at London’s ExCeL from June 11-12, bringing together 4,400...

ECE Industries Celebrates 80th Anniversary

ECE Industries Ltd., a division of Birla Group, has successfully completed 80 years of excellence by providing safe, smart and sustainable mobility solutions, Realty+ reports. ECE was established in 1945...

ECN, Dewhurst Launch LiveLift Smart Screen Experience

Executive Channel Network (ECN), a leader in managed digital signage for commercial offices, has teamed up with lift component specialist Dewhurst to launch LiveLift — a game-changing smart screen experience...

KONE Modular Lift Installed at Network Rail Testing Site

Laing O’Rourke and KONE have manufactured and installed the first offsite-constructed lift at the Network Rail test track in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, U.K., Construction Management reports. The modular lift is...

Jason Stephens Returns to Schindler UK and Ireland

Schindler Ltd. UK and Ireland has announced the return of Jason Stephens as the branch manager for London and the South East. Stephens brings with him a wealth of experience and...

KONE Launches Customer Planning Tool in Middle East, Türkiye and Africa

KONE has introduced KONE Studio – an innovative digital service designed to make elevator planning faster, easier and more collaborative for customers — in the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa region. KONE...

Global Space Elevator Challenge to Kick Off at June Event

The World Space Elevator Competition (WSPEC), a new non-profit initiative designed to promote the next generation of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) fields worldwide has announced the first-ever global space...

TK Elevator Presents Advanced Solutions at UITP Summit 2025

The Union Internationale des Transports Publics — International Association of Public Transport — (UITP) is holding its 2025 Summit in Hamburg, Germany, on June 15-18, with companies like TK Elevator...

Rendering of the outdoor elevator; image via The Japan News

Japan Castle To Get Outdoor Elevator

Inside the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport; photo by Robert Polidori for SOM

Lack of Adequate VT Sparks Concern in Mumbai, India

The Alpha Matar team; image courtesy of Alpha Matar

Alpha Matar Signs Cooperation Protocol With Sunrise Hotels Group

Images courtesy of KONE

KONE Celebrates 115th Anniversary

SDSU PARKING ELEVATORS OPERATING WITH EXPIRED PERMITS

SDSU Parking Elevators Operating With Expired Permits