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Worker Killed in Philadelphia Elevator Accident

A worker at a commercial warehouse in South Philadelphia fell down an elevator shaft and died on November 24, The Washington Times is among outlets to report. The 48-year-old man,...

Schindler’s Efforts To Achieve Net Zero

In an effort to achieve net zero by 2040, Schindler is integrating eco-consciousness into its entire product lifecycle, the Khaleej Times reports. The company has been able to reduce consumption...

Schmersal Opens Branch in Saudi Arabia

The Schmersal Group, headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany, has expanded its global network with Schmersal Middle East Industrial Trading LLC, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Schmersal announced on November 28. The company...

IEES 2024 Date and Location Announced

As we approach the 2023 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium (IEES) next week in Scotland, the dates and location for the 2024 IEES have been announced. The 2024 edition of...

Otis Elevator Korea Finishes Modernization Project

Otis Elevator Korea recently finished the modernization of an elevator at the Namsan Seoul Tower, a popular tourist destination in Seoul, South Korea. Otis Korea was awarded the contract to...

Warsaw Office Complex Project Receives Second-Phase Investment

Sweden-based development company Skanska has invested EUR100 million (US$109 million) in the second phase of Studio, an office complex in Warsaw, Poland. Located in the Wola district, the 27-story building...

Florida Elevator Code Compliance Deadline Approaches

TK Elevator (TKE) is among companies to announce an update to Florida’s building code. Per the State of Florida Elevator Code, all elevators must comply with part 3.10.12 of ASME...

YIMBY+ Debuts in New York

New York YIMBY has announced the debut of YIMBY+, which offers pages on every new NYC development, as well as an interactive 3D map of all future developments coming to...

TKE and India-Based Infosys Extend Strategic Collaboration

TK Elevator (TKE) and Bengaluru, India-based Infosys Ltd., a multinational information technology company, are extending a strategic long-term collaboration that will see Infosys "consolidate, harmonize and modernize TKE's digital landscape,"...

Hyundai Elevator Co. Chair To Step Down

Hyundai Group Chairwoman Hyun Jeong-eun will step down in December as chair of the board of directors at the group's elevator unit to help improve its governance structure, the company...

PUNE METRO STATION OPENS NEW GATE

Pune Metro Station Opens New Gate

image courtesy of KONE

KONE Ranked 15th Most Sustainable Company in Europe

499 President Street; photo by Michael Young for New York YIMBY

G-Tech Provides Elevators for New Brooklyn Tower

(l-r) Frank Smith and Cory Terramo

Metro Elevator Taps Leaders for Growing Florida Division

the J.K. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Lagos, Nigeria; image © Livin Spaces

JMG Provides Elevators and Escalator Cultural Center