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Firefighters Brake Through Wall in India Rescue

Firefighters in Ahmedabad, India, searched for, identified and broke through a wall and cut through a metal sheet on Floor 3¾ of a building to rescue 10 women stuck in...

London Underground Lift Closure Rate Growing

The number of lift closures across the London Underground has soared by nearly 90% in a year, the Liberal Democrats have said, according to The Standard. The total time that...

Tickets for CECA’s Golf Event Available Now

Early registration has begun for the Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) golf event on June 10, which is part of its 51st Convention in Niagara Falls. Early registration offers discounted...

Schmersal Group Establishes South Korea Subsidiary

The Schmersal Group has founded a new subsidiary in the Noon Square building in Seoul: Schmersal Korea Ltd. The managing director of the new subsidiary is Uwe Seeger, director, Asia-Pacific...

Try 73 Million Fines From PGD to Elevator Companies

The Ministry of Industry and Technology announced the results of Market Surveillance and Inspection (PGD) for 2024. According to the results announced in the report, 37,392 products were inspected in...

Mayr Power Transmission Opens Plant in India

Newest milestone in Mayr power transmission's 125-year history. submitted by Mayr power transmission Since the 1990s, the well-established family business Mayr power transmission has been serving the Indian market via...

South Jersey Elevator Welcomes VP Short

Blackwood, New Jersey-headquartered South Jersey Elevator (SJE) recently welcomed Christopher Short to its team as new vice president (VP). Holding a BA in communication studies from the University of Connecticut,...

Hyundai Elevator Launches Robot Delivery at South Korea HQ

Hyundai Elevator launched a "groundbreaking" robot delivery service for employees at its headquarters (HQ) in Chungju, South Korea, Business Korea reports. Marking a major step forward in automation and smart...

ATTA Elevators Names Paquette VP of U.S. Operations

ATTA Elevators announced on March 19 it named Geoff Paquette as vice president (VP) of U.S. operations, responsible for overseeing all business operations, recruitment and the continued growth of the...

U.K.’s Green Elevators Moves to Larger Space

Cardiff, U.K.-based Green Elevators Services Ltd. has relocated to a larger office to accommodate its rapid growth following a series of successful contract wins supported by Business Wales. By leveraging...

SOUTHERN ELEVATOR AGAIN PARTNERS WITH ELLIS FOR THREE RACES

Southern Elevator Again Partners With Ellis for Three Races

FUJITEC APPROVED AS GOOD CORPORATION FOR HEALTHY MANAGEMENT

Fujitec Approved as Good Corporation for Healthy Management

The Schindler R.I.S.E system; image © Schindler

Schindler R.I.S.E Used on First-Ever U.K. Project

The modernized escalators; image courtesy of Forte

Forte Completes Yankee Stadium Escalator Replacement

Designs over the elevator doors and entrances show both Art Deco and Classical Revival touches; image courtesy of Pittsfield Apartments.

Historic Chicago Office Tower Eyed for Conversion