International News
New Elevator Safety Rules in Spain To Have Big Impact
The Spanish Government has introduced new legislation that will force building owners to modernize between 35 and 40% of the nation’s elevators, Murcia Today reports. Spain has the most lifts...
KONE CEO: Digitalization and Sustainability Hold Promise in China
KONE CEO Philippe Delorme said the Finland-based OEM plans to further invest in China, particularly in the areas of digitalization and sustainability, which he described as the most important elevator...
Pakistan Railways Plans Escalators and More at Major Stations
Pakistan Railways (PR) plans to install escalators to enhance accessibility at major stations throughout the network, as well as CCTV cameras to strengthen security, Hamari Web News reports. In announcing...
EW Photo Contest Voting Open Until June 14
Voting is now open for the 2024 ELEVATOR WORLD Photo Contest and will last until June 14. With more than 300 photos submitted from across the globe during our 12th...
Fujitec Debuts Environmentally Friendly Biodiesel Fuel in Company Trucks
As part of its effort to minimize environmental impact, Japan’s Fujitec Co., Ltd., transitioned from diesel to biodiesel fuel in company trucks. The company began using biodiesel fuel in May...
Schmersal Receives Best Managed Companies Award for Second Year
The Schmersal Group, headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany, has received the Best Managed Companies Award for the second year in a row, the company announced on May 24. Presented by consulting...
Eight Injured in India Hotel Elevator Incident
A lift at a hotel in Nagole, India, collapsed leaving the eight passengers injured, Times of India reported. The victims got into the lift on the fourth floor and were...
The Platform Lift Co. Launches Spare Parts Website
The Platform Lift Co., a U.K.-based provider of spare parts for platform lifts, on May 28 announced the launch of its spare parts website. The innovative platform offers engineers and...
Fujitec Inaugurates Office in Ahmedabad, India
Fujitec Elevators & Escalators announced the inauguration of its latest office at the Westgate building, off SG highway in Ahmedabad, India, via a LinkedIn post, which mentions “setting the stage...
150 TKE Victoria Escalators Enhance Accessibility at Guangzhou Baiyun Train Station
TK Elevator (TKE) announced on May 28 it provided 150 heavy-duty victoria escalators for the newly reopened Guangzhou Baiyun train station in Guangzhou, China. Positioned as one of China's cutting-edge...
