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Paris Bans Towers Taller Than 12 Stories After Tour Triangle Controversy

Following controversy over the 180-m-tall, 42-story Tour Triangle — the first skyscraper to be built in Paris since Tour Montparnasse more than 50 years ago — the city of Paris...

Inovance Earning Soar to US$3.4 Billion on Strong Industrial Automation Growth

Global industrial automation specialist Inovance, headquartered in Shenzhen, China, on June 9 reported 2022 annual earnings of US$3.4 billion, reflecting 28% year-on-year revenue growth. The company has a strong presence...

WEEF Plans Hybrid Meeting in Shanghai and Virtually on July 6

The World Elevator & Escalator Federation (WEEF) plans to hold a meeting on July 6 during the World Elevator & Escalator Expo at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in...

In Memoriam: Carl Strychaluk

Carl Strychaluk, co-founder of Mississauga, Ontario-headquartered MAD Elevator Inc. and past board member of the Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) passed away unexpectedly on June 7 as the result of...

48th Annual Pop/Joe Golf Fundraiser Planned in September in New York

Organizers of the “Pop” Frohlinger/Joe Marchese 48th Annual Memorial Golf Invitational Outing, affectionately known as the Pop/Joe, announce the event benefitting the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation is set to take...

Schindler Elevators for Tower Rising in NYC’s Flatiron District

Schindler tells ELEVATOR WORLD it provided the elevator system for One Madison Avenue in NYC’s Flatiron District. The OEM provided 25 Schindler 7000 elevators, PORT technology, four hydraulic units manufactured...

Otis Introduces Digitally Native GEN3 Core for NA Market

On June 8, Otis introduced the Gen3 Core elevator, the newest member of the Gen3TM family of digitally native elevators designed specifically for North America's (NA) growing two- to six-story...

Developer Proposes 26-Story Condo Tower for Esquimalt

A development permit application for a 26-story, 176-unit condominium tower on the site of the former Carlton Club in Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada, is expected to be submitted to city...

DAMAC Launches Canal Crown Project in Dubai

Dubai mega-developer DAMAC Properties has launched its sixth project of the year, Construction Week reports. Located at the Dubai Canal and designed by de GRISOGONO, Canal Crown will neighbor a...

WAGO Welcomes New Mountain Region Zone Manager

WAGO Corp., headquartered in Germantown, Wisconsin, recently welcomed Adam Keser as its new Mountain Region zone manager. Prior to joining WAGO, Keser had a 22-year career with Cascade Controls, working...

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

4TH VIETNAM INTERNATIONAL ELEVATORS EXHIBITION ANNOUNCED

4th Vietnam International Elevators Exhibition Announced

The Pembroke Pines team; image courtesy of Otis

Otis Announces Team From Florida as Global Winners of Made to Move Communities Challenge

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In Memoriam: Milton Thomas Sybert

SEA-LEVEL RISE THREATENS NEW YORK HOUSING AND TALL BUILDINGS

Sea-Level Rise Threatens NYC Housing and Tall Buildings