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TKE U.S. Project Manager Among Speakers at CTBUH 2024 Americas Conference
TK Elevator (TKE) U.S. Project Manager Milica Rojas is among those scheduled to speak at the “Future Downtown: Density and Resiliency in Cities Across the Americas” Council on Tall Buildings...
NAEC Opens BoD Nominations, Announces Membership Drive
The National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) announced nominations are open through February 19 for the 2024 NAEC Board of Directors (BoD). Members are encouraged to participate in the selection...
46 NYC Office Buildings Could Convert To Residential Under New City Program
Launched by NYC Mayor Eric Adams in August 2023, the city's Office Conversion Accelerator program could see 46 office buildings converted to residential, Axios reports. Described as a "first-of-its-kind support...
Türkiye’s Evatek Asansör and Savera Group Launch New Venture
Evatek Asansör, a leading elevator company headquartered in Istanbul, Türkiye, on January 18 announced a new partnership with Savera Group, which specializes in manufacturing elevator guiderails and mechanical packages in...
Plans Approved for 40-Story Tower in Sheffield, U.K.
Hodder & Partners has been given the green light for plans to demolish a former Primark building in Sheffield, U.K., city center and replace it with a 40-story residential tower,...
Maven Group’s Sachsenheimer Reflects on Fruitful 2023
Dominik Sachsenheimer, president and CEO of Jupiter, Florida-based Maven Group, LLC, recently reflected on a fruitful 2023 in a letter to associates. The year included nine transactions representing company owners...
Indian Railways: Nearly 600 Stations Accessible With Lifts and Escalators
Indian Railways (IR) said 597 of its stations are accessible with lifts and escalators installed as part of the Accessible India Campaign, The Economic Times Is among outlets to report....
Skanska Awarded MTA 21-Escalators Replacement Contract
Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, announced it has been awarded a contract by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to replace 21 existing escalators throughout New York, NY....
Michigan Theatre Prioritizing Elevator Installation
The top priority of the Historic Vogue Theatre of Manistee, Michigan, Board of Directors this year is to raise funds for an elevator installation, the Manistee News Advocate reports. Contractor...
Organizers Announce Third Vietnam Elevator Expo
The Vietnam Elevator Expo 2024 will be held on December 5-7 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Organized by the Vietnam Elevator Association...
