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KONE Wins Three Red Dot Awards in 2022 Competition
KONE announced on June 22 it won three prestigious Red Dot Awards in the Product Design 2022 Competition for a series of elevator interiors inspired by Indian culture, a voice-operated...
In Memoriam: Thomas M. “Tom” Braaten
Thomas M. "Tom" Braaten, who enjoyed a 41-year elevator industry career, passed away on June 20 at age 84 at his home in Moline, Illinois. Braaten began his career at...
G-TAG, Advisory Group to Support WEEF, Forms, Meets
The Global Technical Advisory Group (G-TAG) to support the World Elevator and Escalator Federation (WEEF) formed and met during a kickoff meeting on June 9, the European Lift Association (ELA)...
Otis Inaugurates New Spain Factory with King Felipe VI
Otis inaugurated its new, 17,000-m2 factory for manufacturing elevator machines, governors and safeties in San Sebastian, Spain, on June 16 in the presence of King Felipe VI of Spain and...
Schaefer Names Gilbert Eastern Canada Sales Representative
Schaefer North America recently welcomed James Gilbert as its Eastern Canada sales representative. Fluent in English and Quebecois, Gilbert attended the Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) convention in Montreal on...
DiPaolo Transitions to Champion Elevator Chief Sales Officer
Amy DiPaolo has transitioned from vice president to chief sales officer at Champion Elevator, headquartered in Manhattan, NYC, with locations in Connecticut, New Jersey and Long Island, Champion recently announced....
“The Coordination of Elevator Requirements” Webinar
On Friday, June 24, from noon to 1:30, the New York Association of Realty Managers (NYARM) will present a professional-development session for elevator contractors and building managers/owners. There is no...
MESA Summer Kickoff Includes Draper Elevator Tour
For its summer kickoff, Massachusetts Elevator Safety Association (MESA) held an event at the Draper Elevator Interiors factory and showroom in Holbrook, Massachusetts, on June 9. Hosted by the Giblin...
TKE Providing VT Solutions for International Ferry Project
TK Elevator (TKE) is taking part in the new ferry construction project of Sefine Denizcilik, one of the leading companies in Turkey’s Yalova region, by providing elevators, escalators and platforms...
Man Dies After Falling Down Gatwick Airport Escalator
A male airline passenger with restricted mobility (PRM) died after falling down an escalator at Gatwick Airport near London on June 15, and an investigation is underway, Independent reports. He...
