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Looking Ahead to Inaugural GEE in Milan in November 2023
With more than 30 major vertical-transportation companies already set to participate (as of December 2022), the inaugural Global Elevator Exhibition (GEE) at Fiera Milano in Milan, Italy, on November 15-17,...
Specialized Lifts Could Provide Access to Japanese Landmark
The municipal government in Nagoya, Japan, is considering small, specialized lifts known as “electric baskets” to provide access to the reconstructed Tenshukaku main tower keep at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya,...
Hyundai Robot Pilot Program Announced in South Korea
Hyundai has announced a robotic pilot program with autonomous delivery vehicles in Seoul, South Korea, for last-mile deliveries, CleanTechnica reports. The program features Plug & Drive (PnD)-based robots that are...
US$686 Million for Elevators and Other Transit Upgrades
An anticipated US$686 million in federal funding to improve accessibility at older transit stations nationwide is now a reality, with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DoT) announcing on December 19...
Prysmian Group Celebrates US$7-Million Kentucky Expansion
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joined Prysmian Group leaders on December 6 to welcome a more than US$7-million expansion of its North American headquarters, including the elevator division, in Highland Heights,...
Plans Submitted for Europe’s Largest Life Sciences Building
Canary Wharf Group and Dutch investor Kadans Science Partner have submitted plans for a 23-story tower in London’s Canary Wharf that the pair say is Europe’s largest life sciences building,...
Design Released for 45-Story Tower in Shenzhen
Architecture office RSHP has unveiled the design for the Shenzhen - Hong Kong Innovation Integrated Service Centre, a 45-story tower in the Futian Free Trade Zone in south Shenzhen, China,...
Plans for Elevator for NYC MTA Station Taking Shape
Plans to install the long-awaited elevator at Mosholu Parkway subway station, which serves the 4 line and is located at the border of Jerome Park and Norwood in the Bronx,...
TKE (India) Wins Second Prize at NECA 2022
TKE Elevator (TKE) (India) won second prize at the National Award for Excellence in Energy Management (NECA) 2022 event in the Ministry of Power, New & Renewable Energy (PNRE) manufacturing...
Schindler Elevator Names New CEO for U.S. Operations
Schindler Elevator Corp. has announced that Ray Bisson will take on the role of chief executive officer for the company’s U.S. operations. A career-long elevator industry veteran, Bisson joins Schindler...
