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Plan for World’s Tallest, Jeddah Tower, “Back in Full Motion”
The plan to build the world’s tallest building, Jeddah Tower (formerly known as Kingdom Tower) is “back in full motion,” following Jeddah Economic Co. (JEC) announcing 14 contractors that may...
Elevator SIM-Card Thefts Create Headaches in France
Thieves are stealing SIM cards that facilitate elevator emergency calls in France, with the Aubervilliers area in Seine-Saint-Denis particularly affected, Gearrice reports. The Aubervilliers Public Housing Office (OPH) observes that...
Vietnam Media Company Increases Elevator Screen Inventory by 25%
Vietnam-based Chicilon Media sees elevator space as the main channel for promoting brands and products, and it has increased screen inventory by 25% in the past four months, the highest...
INTRADA Exhibitions Announces Sixth Cairo Liftech Show
At a June press conference at the Helnan Landmark Hotel in New Cairo, Egypt, INTRADA Exhibitions announced the sixth edition of the Cairo Liftech Show, planned on March 2-4, 2024,...
Foster + Partners Releases Images for 240-M China Tower
U.K.-based Foster + Partners has released images of its first project in the Chinese seaport and financial center of Qingdao, Building Design is among outlets to report. The mixed-use 1...
Second E2 Forum China To Explore Urban Renewal and Sustainable Development
E2 Forum China returns to Shanghai on September 20, exploring the themes of urban renewal and sustainable development. This year’s edition aims to establish a cross-industry collaboration and exchange platform,...
UNITEC Announces the Retirement of John Farmer
UNITEC Parts Company recently announced that John Farmer is retiring after 31 years. Farmer joined UNITEC in August 2016. He holds a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from the...
Schindler Lift Australia Partners With CIBSE Awards 2023
Schindler Lifts Australia is partnering with The Chartered Institution of Building Services Australia and New Zealand (CIBSE ANZ) Young Engineers Awards. Held annually, this event gathers members and industry guests...
Trio Elevators Co-Owner Launches E-Motorcycle Business
A co-owner of Ahmedabad, India-based Trio Elevators has ventured into the electric vehicle market with an indigenous e-motorcycle that can travel a maximum of 180 km on a single charge,...
First RMS AKE Escalator Installed in France
The consortium between RATP Maintenance Services (RMS) and AKE Europe recently commissioned its first new escalator in France for the city of Saint-Cloud. The result of an industrial partnership between...
