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Bronx-Headquartered Start Elevator Absorbs G-Tech Service Portfolio

Bronx, NY-headquartered Start Elevator announced on May 14 it absorbed the service portfolio of G-Tech Elevator Associates LLC, based in Linden, New Jersey, and serving customers throughout New York and...

Sicor Italy To Start Servicing U.K., France and Germany Markets

Italian manufacturer Sicor Italy Srl will start servicing markets in the U.K., France and Germany directly from its facilities in Italy starting June 1. Global1 Partner entities — distribution agents...

Access BDD Appoints New Business Development Manager

Access BDD has appointed Ariane Dobe as Business Development manager for its platform lift range in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Dobe joins Access BDD with seven years of experience in...

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...

WORKER DIES IN ELEVATOR SHAFT INCIDENT IN NEWARK

Worker Dies in Elevator Shaft Incident in Newark

The One under construction in 2024; photo by Sikander Iqbal for Wikipedia

Ontario Superior Court Approves Tridel’s Takeover of The One

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Texas Bill Requiring Landlords to Maintain Elevators Progresses

DELTRON ACQUIRES THREE COMPANIES

Deltron Acquires Three Companies

SAVARIA ACQUIRES WESTERN ELEVATOR

Savaria Acquires Western Elevator