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Otis Expands Service Coverage for Shenzhen Metro

Otis announced it has extended its decades-long support of Shenzhen Metro with a new contract to service 209 Otis units, including 66 elevators and 143 escalators, on the network’s Line...

Hybon Elevators Launches Recruitment Drive in India

Hybon Elevators and Escalators Pvt. Ltd. is undertaking a recruitment drive to hire 200 employees to bolster the workforce at the company’s factories in Noida and Delhi, India, Media Brief...

Deadlines Approach for IEES in Paradise Island, Bahamas

International Elevator & Escalator Symposium (IEES) organizers Elevator World, Inc., and Liftinstituut remind those who plan to attend the symposium in Paradise Island, Bahamas, on November 12-13 that several deadlines...

Work Begins on Nusa Penida Cliffside Elevator

Work has begun on a new 182-m glass elevator and viewing platforms that will be built on the cliffside overlooking the world-famous Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida, near Bali, The...

EFESME Participates in 53rd ANACAM National Assembly in Monaco

The European Federation for Elevator Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (EFESME) participated in the 53rd Anacam (Italian elevator association) National Assembly in Monaco on June 13. Among those to address the...

Otis Shares 2023 ESG Report

Otis Worldwide Corp. published its 2023 ESG Report, describing its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy and outlining progress on its 13 ESG goals. The Otis ESG strategy focuses on...

India’s TJEI Wins Prestigious 60-Elevator Contract for Gurugram Development

Toshiba Johnson Elevators (India) Pvt. Ltd. (TJEI) on June 12 announced it won a prestigious contract to supply 60 high-speed ELCOSMO-IIIL elevators to Tulip Infratech's Platinum Collection Tulip MONSELLA in...

Elderly Woman Dies as a Result of Tokyo Escalator Incident

A woman in her 80s died on June 12 as a result of her neck becoming trapped between the underside of an escalator handrail and the floor, Kyodo Newsis among...

Inovance Technology India Again a “Great Place to Work”

Chennai-headquartered Inovance Technology India (ITI) announced on June 12 its recognition as a "Great Place to Work" for the third consecutive year. Regarded as the global authority on workplace culture,...

Plans Revealed for New 40-Story Tower in London

Multinational investor Axa IM Alts has unveiled designs from Fletcher Priest for a 40-story tower at 63 St Mary Axe in the City of London, Building Design reports. The tower...

CLASS PROJECT TO TRANSFORM OHIO RESIDENTIAL BUILDING’S ELEVATORS

Class Project To Transform Ohio Residential Building’s Elevators

Ciel Tower; image © NORR Group

CTBUH Best Tall Building MEA 2025 Is Dubai’s Ciel Tower

image via Facilities Management Journal

Stannah Welcomes New Generation of Apprentices

Centris Towers; image courtesy of Studio Vertebra Architects

Otis Uzbekistan Distributor Secures 35-Unit Contract

LATEST KARACHI ELEVATOR ACCIDENT POINTS TO LARGER ISSUE

Latest Karachi Elevator Accident Points to Larger Issue