International News
TKE Owners Select Financial Advisors for Planned IPO
Advent International and Cinven, owners of TK Elevator (TKE) — formerly part of ThyssenKrupp AG — have selected Rothschild & Co. and Lilja & Co. as independent financial advisors for...
CIA To Showcase CANopen Lift at Interlift
The nonprofit CAN in Automation (CiA) association, headquartered in Nuremburg, Germany, plans to exhibit at the interlift trade fair on October 14-17 at Nürnberg Messe in Nuremberg. CiA staff will...
Kapok 88 Achieves Liftinstituut Certification
Kapok 88, a leading European provider of elevator interior protection solutions headquartered in Newark upon Trent, Midlands, U.K., recently announced its official Liftinstituut certification. Kapok 88 said the certification provides...
Winners of Inaugural Ellies Europe Competition Announced
ELEVATOR WORLD formally announces winners and runners up of the inaugural Ellies Europe competition, recognizing European vertical-transportation companies that have gone above and beyond for their customers, employees and communities....
KONE-UNIDO Partnership Includes Tailored Training in India
Finland's KONE announced in September the signing of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization's (UNIDO) cooperation declaration, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development and growth worldwide. To build awareness and...
WEG Launches Expanded ADL500 Lift Drive Series
WEG has announced the launch of its expanded ADL500 lift drive series. Designed for lift manufacturers, system integrators and maintenance professionals, the ADL500 series provides a comprehensive solution for both...
Poland’s CPK To Award Tender for 500-Plus Units for New Airport
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK), a Polish state-owned entity responsible for delivering strategic national transport infrastructure, announced on September 29 it is seeking a contractor to design, supply, install and commission...
Vietnam International Lift Expo Again Sees Success
The 2025 Vietnam International Lift Expo opened in Ho Chi Minh City on September 24, attracting nearly 100 local and international companies from around the globe, Voice of Vietnam reports....
TKE Opens New Office in Srinagar
TK Elevator (TKE) has announced the opening of its new office in Srinagar, strengthening its presence in Jammu and Kashmir, an Indian-administered union territory, APN News reports. TKE’s new office...
Otis Launches Flexible Modernization Packages in Europe
Otis has introduced its new flexible Arise™ MOD Prime and Arise™ MOD Plus solutions in Europe to modernize elevators in low- to mid-rise residential and commercial buildings. These are now...
