International News
Elevator Industry’s Energy-Efficiency Solutions Highlighted
Energyworld.com, a division of The Economic Times, on May 10 highlighted the elevator industry’s “innovative solutions” for minimizing energy consumption as concerns over climate change and energy efficiency mount and...
USACE Hosts Event in Seoul To Present Updated Elevator Specs Incorporating Korean Code
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on May 3 hosted Elevator Industry Day in Seoul to present updated elevator design specifications that incorporate South Korean code, opening the door...
KONE EVP People & Communications Role Transitions to Bridger
The KONE executive vice president (EVP), People & Communications, and Executive Board member role will transition from Susanne Skippari to Kaija Bridger, effective July 1. Beginning her career at KONE...
EFESME Presents Manifesto for the European Election
The European Federation for Elevator Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EFESME) presented its Manifesto for the European Election ahead of the European Union's early June elections to "ensure that the voices...
LECS UK Launches LECS UAE in Dubai
LECS UK, a leading independent lift and escalator engineering consultancy, has announced its expansion into the Middle East with the official launch of LECS UAE, based in Dubai. LECS CEO...
Otis Announces Winner of Fourth Made To Move Communities Competition
Otis has announced the four regional winners from around the world in its Made to Move Communities student challenge. In the fourth annual competition, students developed innovative mobility solutions aimed...
TKE VT for Tallest Office Building Under Construction in Canada
TK Elevator (TKE) announced on May 8 its vertical-transportation (VT) equipment is a key part of the CIBC Square development, which includes Toronto's 141 Bay Street — at 50 stories...
KONE Acquires Australia’s Orbitz Elevators
KONE will acquire the service business of Gold Coast-headquartered Orbitz Elevators in Australia and all lines of the company’s businesses in New Zealand for an undisclosed sum, Business News Australia...
Escalator Malfunction Results in Injuries in Delhi, India
Approximately 10 people sustained injuries as a result of an escalator reversing direction at the Kashmere Gate metro station in Delhi, India, on May 6, The Hindu is among outlets...
Superyacht Design Includes Unique Telescopic Elevator
As part of a final-year project, Finn Berg, who recently completed a bachelor's degree course in Automotive and Transport Design at the University of Coventry in the U.K., designed a...
