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NAESA To Provide NY Mechanics Training
The National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities (NAESA) International has received approval to teach New York mechanics training classes. Registration is open for courses offered April 29, May 1 and...
New Hampshire Firefighters Rescue Four Teens Trapped in Hotel Elevator
Manchester, New Hampshire, firefighters rescued four teenagers from London, U.K., who were trapped in a hotel elevator between the first and second floors on April 6, the New Hampshire Union...
Elevator Planned To Enhance Accessibility at Canada Aquatics Center
Sandra Masters, mayor of Regina, the capital city of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, said an elevator will be incorporated into the design of a new aquatic center that will...
Repair Work on Thailand Rail System VT Underway
The State Railway of Thailand is working to repair the vertical transportation (VT) along the Red Line commuter rail system after a recent inspection found that 47 of the 228...
Savaria Acquires Matot Dumbwaiter and Material Lift Assets
Savaria Corp. announced it has acquired all the dumbwaiter and material lift assets of D.A. Matot, Inc. To ensure a seamless transition for customers, Matot will continue to manufacture products...
Manually Operated Elevator Has Denver Tower Residents Concerned
Residents of a nine-story Denver, Colorado, apartment tower are concerned that the elevator in their building is being manually operated by a technician standing on top of the unit, 9...
CECA Planning Women’s Retreat
The Canadian Elevator Contractor’s Association (CECA) is looking for company sponsors for its upcoming Women’s Retreat. Proposed dates for the retreat at The Briars Resort & Spa on Lake Simcoe...
NAEC Announces Upcoming Women in Motion Events
The National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) announces upcoming events planned by its Women In Motion (WIM) group. First, NAEC invites interested parties attending the Elevator Conference of New York...
Blackstone Elevator Consulting Names Caputa VP for Southeast
Miami-headquartered Blackstone Elevator Consulting has named Michael Caputa regional vice president (VP) for the Southeast. Blackstone observed that Caputa's extensive experience and exceptional leadership qualities make him a valuable addition...
Massachusetts FD Shares Elevator-Rescue Tips and Information
The Cambridge Fire Department in Cambridge, Massachusetts, recently shared information and tips about elevator rescues, observing that the department responds to approximately 200 elevator-rescue calls per year. Illustrated with several...
