International News
54-Story City of London Tower Approved
RSHP has won approval for a 54-story skyscraper in London’s Square Mile, Architects’ Journal reports. The 93,000-m2 scheme for Brookfield Properties involves demolishing an existing building and replacing it with a 254-m-tall office...
Fujitec DX Certification Renewed by METI
Japan-based Fujitec, Co. Ltd., announced on March 28 its national Digital Transformation (DX) certification has been renewed by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) through February 28, 2027....
EFESME Paris Roundtable Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The European Federation for Elevator Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EFESME) will hold a roundtable in conjunction with French national member Association Nationale des PME de I’Ascenseur (ANPA) on April 4...
Otis India to Equip Five Projects With 178 Elevators
Otis India, a subsidiary of Otis Worldwide Corp., announced on April 1 it secured an agreement with Aparna Constructions to provide innovative elevator solutions for five ultra-luxury residential projects situated...
Stannah Urges Lift Owners To Prepare for PSTN Switchover
Stannah Lifts is urging businesses and facility managers to upgrade their lift communication systems to ensure they are ready for the U.K.'s new Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) digital...
Ziehl-Abegg Reports Bright Outlook for 2025
Ziehl-Abegg reported revenues of EUR893 million (US$966 million) for 2024, a drop of roughly 7% compared to the previous year. The downturn was particularly pronounced in Germany, where revenues declined...
Sims4Lifts Now SIMSINLIFTS, Launches Enhanced Portal
Fast-growing lift SIM provider Sims4Lifts has officially rebranded as SIMSINLIFTS as it accelerates the next stage of its growth strategy. The company also announced its enhanced SIM management tech portal to help...
SkyTrain Station in Vancouver Receives Major Expansion
After almost three years of construction, the expansion of the Brentwood Town Centre SkyTrain station in Vancouver, Canada, is fully complete, Daily Hive reports. Beginning in April 2022, the entire upgrade project amassed...
Macau Government Urging Annual Elevator Inspections
The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) of Macau, China, is urging property managers and responsible parties to schedule annual elevator inspections promptly to ensure sufficient time to address any...
Fujitec Approved as Good Corporation for Healthy Management
For the third consecutive year, Shiga, Japan-headquartered Fujitec Co., Ltd. has been approved as a Good Corporation for Healthy Management by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the...
