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Schaffer and Colleagues To Present Elevator Forum Roadshow in Five European Countries

Together with manufacturers Meiller, Ziehl-Abegg, NEWLIFT, Danfoss, ALGI and CEDES, Schaefer GmbH will host the Elevator Forum Roadshow throughout 2024 at eight locations in five European countries. Geared toward lift...

Elevator U Seeks Topics, Ideas for Monthly Newsletter

Elevator U, a U.S.-based, voluntary association composed primarily of individuals from colleges, universities, government agencies and public institutions who are interested in vertical transportation (VT), plans to launch a monthly...

CECA PRD Reports on Initiatives and Progress

The Private-Residence Division (PRD) of the Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) recently reported on its various initiatives. PRD members continue to meet regularly to pursue efforts to enhance safety in...

U.K.’s Invertek Provides Smooth and Safe Transit in Brazil With Specialized VFD

Invertek Drives Ltd, based in Welshpool, Wales, U.K., provided its Optidrive elevator variable frequency drive (VFD) to a new panoramic lift at the Municipal Astronomical Park in Criciúma, Brazil. Reaching...

Order, Revenue Growth in 2023 Buoy Schindler’s 2024 Outlook

A continuing "trajectory of enhanced profitability and sustainable growth" in 2023 despite challenging market conditions, as well as a revamped business strategy focused on customer service, have Swiss OEM Schindler...

Third-Annual Louis J. Mezzo Golf Outing Planned at New Venue

Dynasty Elevator President John Mezzo has announced the third-annual Louis J. Mezzo Golf Outing will be taking place on June 13 at a new venue: Harrison Meadows Country Club (formerly...

New Delhi, India, Official: Most Escalators Out of Service at Key Location

Following public complaints, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Chairman Satish Upadhyay visited the subways at Connaught Place — one of the Indian city’s main financial, commercial and business centers —...

Schindler Elevator System for Brazil’s Tallest Twin Towers

On February 12, Schindler highlighted a major project in Brazil that marked several firsts for the elevator company, the country and the client. Completed in 2022, YACHTHOUSE by Pininfarina on...

Champion Elevator Secures US$6-Million Modernization Contract in Bronx, NY

Champion Elevator Corp. announced it has been awarded a US$6-million, 22-week modernization job for the garage elevators at Co-Op City in Bronx, New York. Led by Robert Masterson, Frank Feniello...

NYC-Based Dynasty Elevator Welcomes Vietri as Account Manager, Service

NYC-headquartered Dynasty Elevator recently welcomed Rachel Vietri as account manager, service. Vietri comes from an elevator family and brings years of customer service and managerial experience to her new role....

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Cooper Announced as CIBSE President Elect for 2025/26

Internal structure of the elevator smart maintenance system; image courtesy of N2 Infotech

N2 Infotech Launches AI Predictive-Maintenance Solution

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Stannah to Support STEM Program at NMRN

TenBerke Architects designed the proposed supertall; image via New York YIMBY.

Construction Plans and Rendering of Brooklyn Tower Revealed

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Company Chosen to Repair Elevators in Odesa