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Virtual Town Hall Celebrating NAEC’s 75th Anniversary Planned for June 11

The National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) will hold a special virtual town hall on June 11 from 2-3:30 p.m. Eastern Time to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the association’s...

Otis Named “Noteworthy Company” For Fourth Consecutive Year

Otis Worldwide Corp. has been recognized by Fair360 for a fourth consecutive year as a “Noteworthy Company” for its commitment to creating and promoting an inclusive culture. The Fair360, formerly...

In Memoriam: Peter Lycett

Peter Lycett, former managing director at London's International Lift Equipment Ltd. (ILE), passed away in November 2023 at age 55. Lycett was in the industry for 37 years (1985-2022), and...

Blind Man Falls Four Floors Down Elevator Shaft in L.A. Low-Income Housing Building

A blind man fell four floors down an elevator shaft at a five-story residential hotel for low-income individuals in Los Angeles, Fox 11 was among outlets to report on May...

Prague To Begin Charging Fee for Riding City Hall Paternoster

Starting in June, visitors who wish to ride the vintage paternoster lift at Prague City Hall must pay 250 Czech crowns, or the equivalent of approximately US$11, to do so,...

CEA To Welcome Brad Hunt of Peelle as Guest Speaker

The Chicago Elevator Association (CEA) plans to welcome Brad Hunt, regional sales manager for the NYC metropolitan area at The Peelle Co., as guest speaker for its June 6 meeting...

CP Automation Announces Partnership With Tele Radio

Lincolnshire, U.K.-based crane and hoist control specialist CP Automation has agreed to a new partnership with Tele Radio in the U.K. and Ireland to expand its range of wireless and...

Submit Your Project for the EW Project of the Year Awards

Submissions are now being accepted for the ELEVATOR WORLD 27th Annual Project of the Year Awards. We are seeking submissions of projects featuring vertical, horizontal or inclined transportation systems with...

India High-Rise Elevator Incident Injures Three

A lift in a high rise in Sector 137 in Noida, India, shot upward into the top floor of the building after its brakes failed on May 12, and three...

CiA To Host Online CAN and CANopen Seminars in June

The Germany-based nonprofit CAN in Automation (CiA) association plans to host online seminars on June 18 and 19 from 1-5 p.m. UTC on Control Area Network (CAN) technology, which is...

SEA-LEVEL RISE THREATENS NEW YORK HOUSING AND TALL BUILDINGS

Sea-Level Rise Threatens NYC Housing and Tall Buildings

HOUSTON SENIOR APARTMENT COMPLEX SUFFERING ELEVATOR BREAKDOWNS

Houston Senior Apartment Complex Suffering Elevator Breakdowns

Herrmann

In Memoriam: Tim Herrmann

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Otis Appoints Armas as President U.S. and Canada

Example of Mogilevliftmash elevator interior; image courtesy of Mogilevliftmash

Elevator Assembly Plant Officially Opens in Belarus