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KONE Americas Names Vicente Head of Culture, DE&I

Danita Vicente was recently promoted from KONE Americas head of Talent Management and Learning & Development to head of Culture, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and Talent Management. In this...

Schindler CLIMB Lift to Debut in Middle East at Dubai Tower

The Schindler CLIMB Lift, with a new design option that enables integration of the lifting platform and crash desk with the structure's formwork, will be used for the first time...

AFAG, VFA-Interlift, EFESME Launch Interlift Promotional Tour

The interlift team of AFAG, VFA-Interlift and the European Federation for Elevator Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EFESME) will launch its inaugural worldwide interlift promotional tour at the National Association of...

CTBUH Inducts Four New Fellows

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has inducted four new Fellows, recognized for their ongoing contributions and leadership within the Council over the past several years. They...

Mendoza Named VP of Operations at NECD

Rudy Mendoza has been named vice president of operations at Brooklyn, NYC-headquartered National Elevator Cab & Door Corp. (NECD). Prior to this, he worked for more than seven years at...

Industry Veteran Launches Elev8 Elevator Consultancy

Eric Burket, who has more than 24 years' experience in the vertical-transportation (VT) industry, announces the launch of Elev8 elevator consultancy, serving clients in the Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina;...

Vantage Elevator Package for San Juan Tower

Vantage Elevator Solutions, headquartered in Bronx, NYC, has been awarded the elevator modernization package for American International Plaza, a 16-story, 534,764-ft2 office tower built in 1991 in San Juan, Puerto...

Lightning Strike Takes Out Michigan Elevator

A lightning strike from a summertime storm caused some electrical issues for Bay City Hall in Bay City, Michigan, including repairs to the building’s elevator, M Live reported in August....

TEI Group Welcomes DiFresco to Sales Team

NYC-based TEI Group has welcomed Angelo DiFresco to its sales team as an account executive. Previously with TK Elevator (TKE), DiFresco joins Andy Koontz, Tom Hogan and Glen Smocovich. During...

ECNY to Host NYC Elevator Code Update Seminar

Elevator Conference of New York (ECNY) plans to host a NYC elevator code update seminar for members on September 27 at Villa Barone Manor, 727 Throgs Neck Expressway, Bronx, New...

SEA-LEVEL RISE THREATENS NEW YORK HOUSING AND TALL BUILDINGS

Sea-Level Rise Threatens NYC Housing and Tall Buildings

HOUSTON SENIOR APARTMENT COMPLEX SUFFERING ELEVATOR BREAKDOWNS

Houston Senior Apartment Complex Suffering Elevator Breakdowns

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In Memoriam: Tim Herrmann

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Otis Appoints Armas as President U.S. and Canada

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Elevator Assembly Plant Officially Opens in Belarus