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Elevator Malfunction at NYC Supertall Causes Vibration, Injures 3
A “huge vibration” was felt throughout the building and three workers suffered minor injuries as a result of an elevator malfunction on March 21 at the 1,401-ft-tall supertall office tower...
TKE Installing Six Escalators at Largest Church in Canada
TK Elevator (TKE) Canada is installing six heavy-duty victoria escalators at the historic Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal in Montreal, according to a press release from the company. Founded...
Three Fatalities Reported in Recent India Elevator Accidents
Two workers were killed when an elevator collapsed at the Vijayawada Thermal Power Station in Ibrahimpatnam, a suburb of Hyderabad, on March 18, Telangana Today reports. Eight people were inside...
52-Story Residential Project Launches in Dubai Maritime City
Mar Casa, a 52-story, nearly 400-unit residential tower described by developer Deyaar Development as "smart and sustainable" has launched in Dubai Maritime City, Construction Week Middle East reports. The US$299.5-million...
Clarkson + Varick Tapped for Elevator Mod at South Florida Condo
NYC-headquartered elevator consultancy Clarkson + Varick (C+V) has been tapped to handle a seven-elevator modernization project at Casa Costa, a condominium property consisting of two, 14-story towers built in 2008...
Early Registration for 2023 CECA Convention Closes Soon
The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) announces that discounted early registration for “what’s proving to be a very popular CECA convention” is available through March 31. Planned for June 13-16...
Elevator U Issues Call for Papers, Releases Event Details
Elevator U, a volunteer organization that supports and encourages the exchange of ideas and information relative to vertical transportation (VT) in academic facilities, has issued a call for papers and...
Berlin-Based Software Company Announces Seed Funding
Mainteny, a Berlin-based provider of software for elevator maintenance companies, on March 20 announced what it describes as a large round of seed funding from Cusp Capital, an Essen, Germany-based...
New Jersey-Headquartered VDA Acquires NYC-Based Omega Industries
vda® Elevator & Escalator Consulting, headquartered in East Hanover, New Jersey, with more than 30 branch offices around the country, announced the acquisition of NYC-based Omega Industries Inc. on March...
Schindler CEO Cautiously Optimistic About China 2023 Outlook
Silvio Napoli, CEO of Switzerland-headquartered Schindler, said he is cautiously optimistic about the elevator, escalator and moving walk manufacturer's business in China in 2023, China Daily is among outlets to...
