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Elevator Production Facility Planned in Turkmenistan
The Ministry of Industry and Construction Production of Turkmenistan, in collaboration with Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan (UIET) members is set to establish an enterprise dedicated to the...
4th Annual Steaks, Stogies and Cannolis Celebrates Italian Heritage in NY
More than 260 attendees, including 125 directly associated with the elevator industry, enjoyed the fourth annual “Steaks, Stogies and Cannolis” fundraising event the evening of April 17 at Tallman State...
Nevada Company Unveils Elevator Pharmacy Delivery Robot
Las Vegas, Nevada-based AI-driven robot provider Richtech Robotics Inc. on May 17 introduced its latest robot, Medbot, an elevator delivery robot designed to streamline pharmacy operations with uninterrupted, 24/7 medication...
MAD Elevator Named to List of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Ontario-based MAD Elevator Inc. has been named as a Best Managed new winner in Deloitte’s list of Canada's Best Managed Companies. MAD Elevator was one of 27 new winners this...
VT Outages at FoBs in Hyderabad, India, Hinder Accessibility
Many of the more than 50 foot overbridges (FoBs) in Hyderabad, India, have been outfitted with vertical-transportation (VT) equipment that no longer works, hindering accessibility and forcing some pedestrians to...
London Tube Station Getting New Entrance With Escalators
Transport for London and the Battersea Power Station Development Co. are working to open a new entrance with two escalators at the Battersea Power Station (BPS) Tube station, in Battersea,...
Construction Resumes on Future World’s Tallest Jeddah Tower
Outlets including Architectural Digest (AD) report that construction has resumed on Jeddah Tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which, at 3,281 ft, promises to be the world's tallest tower once completed...
NAEC Seeks Nominations for Certification Board Positions
The National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) invites applications from its membership to the NAEC Certification Board. This year, the association will elect three board members with at least 10...
Italian Prysmian Acquires U.S. Competitor Encore Wire
Italy-based Prysmian, one of the world's leading wire manufacturers, has signed a contract to acquire its U.S. competitor Encore Wire for EUR3.9 billion (US$4.16 billion). According to the statement by...
Connecticut Man Trapped in Mall Escalator Rescued
Firefighters used hydraulic tools to extricate a man whose feet had become stuck in an escalator inside a department store at a mall in Waterford, Connecticut, on May 11, EMS1...
