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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...
Fernandez Elected Business Manager for Local 3
Matt Fernandez, a 39-year member of Elevator Constructors Local 3, has been elected as business manager, the Labor Tribune reports. Fernandez has served as a Local 3 business representative for...
Carnevale Joins LB as Senior Consultant — Strategic Accounts
Mick Carnevale, a vertical-transportation industry professional with nearly 20 years' experience, has joined Lerch Bates Inc. (LB) as senior consultant — Strategic Accounts, Carnevale announced. Carnevale returns to LB (he...
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...
Historic NJ Transit Station To Receive US$83-Million Upgrade
Vertical-transportation equipment including elevators will be added to a historic NJ Transit commuter railroad station where riders have been walking up and down stairs for more than 100 years, PIX...
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...
US$343 Million Awarded to Transit Systems for Accessibility Upgrades
Eight transit systems in eight states will receive a total of US$353 million in federal funding to make rail stations more accessible and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act...
