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Smart City Expo Doha to Focus on Data, Connectivity and Sustainability

Under the motto “A World of Data: Connecting People, Elevating Lives,” the third iteration of Smart City Expo (SCE) Doha 2023 on November 29-30 at the International Horticulture Exhibition of...

Schmidt Elevator Expands Presence, To Sign Agreement

Chongqing, China’s Schmidt Elevator Co., Ltd. has been actively expanding its domestic and international market presence this year, according to Yang Guang, vice president of Schmidt Elevator (Chongqing), iChongqing reports....

Otis Named to Forbes Top Companies for Women List

Otis Worldwide Corp. was recently named one of the World’s Top Companies for Women, according to Forbes, which announced the award list on October 31. The World’s Top Companies for...

IUEC Launches Veterans Assistance Program

The International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) General President Frank J. Christensen announced on November 11 the launch of the Veterans Assistance Program (VAP), as what he said is the...

YIMBY Reveals New Renderings of Boutique Manhattan Condo Tower

On November 13, New York YIMBY revealed fresh renderings of THE 74, a 32-story residential tower designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli with SLCE Architects and developed by Elad Group at...

Access To Showcase Stairlift Solutions at OT Show 2023

Access, one of the U.K.’s leading suppliers of stairlifts, home lifts and platform lifts, will be showcasing working models from its range of stairlifts on stand G51 at this year’s...

NYC DOB Recognizes Elevator and Escalator Safety Awareness Week

Amid a recent spike in elevator and escalator accidents, the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) is marking Elevator and Escalator Safety Awareness Week, November 13-17, by sharing tips on how...

Otis’ SBTi GHG Commitment Adds to ESG Objectives

On November 9, Otis Worldwide Corp. announced its commitment to setting near-term, science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets, formally submitting its plan to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for...

Elevators Closed in Pakistan Government Building

Elevators at the Shaheed-e-Millat Secretariat, which houses several government offices in Islamabad, have been closed by the Pakistan Public Works Department (PWD), The News reports. The PWD says the lifts...

NEII, EESF Recognize Elevator and Escalator Safety Week

To mark Elevator and Escalator Safety Week, held this year on November 13-17, the National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII) is hosting a Safety Challenge on its website. Participants can take...

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Vanbarton Looks Beyond NYC To Seattle for Potential Conversion

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CECA Calls For Votes For Supplier Director

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LIFTEX 2025 To Showcase Latest Innovations in Lift Technology

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KONE To Equip Dubai Residential Supertall With 38 VT Units

The meeting of the newly christened Elevate-HER is planned at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre; image courtesy of niagarafallstourism.com.

CECA’s Women’s Group Introduces New Name: Elevate-HER