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ATTA Elevators USA Announces Houston Office

ATTA Elevators USA Inc. announced the expansion of services into the Houston, Texas, market with the opening of a new office there on February 1, complementing the recent opening of...

Water Exposure Causing Escalator Closures at Boston Aquarium Station

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) says prolonged water exposure caused extended escalator closures at a key entrance of the Aquarium stop on the Blue Line in Boston, MSN reports. The entrance’s escalators...

Odesa Plans for Fast-Track Tenders for Elevator Repairs

The Department of Municipal Economy of the Odesa, Ukraine, City Council plans to repair several elevators in the city's multi-story buildings for a total of UAH8.3 million (US$199,300), according to...

In Memoriam: Raymond Powers

Elevator Doors Inc., Elevator Cabs Inc. (EDI/ECI), the custom cab and entrance manufacturer headquartered in Paterson, New Jersey, is mourning the loss of longtime colleague Raymond Powers, who passed away...

CECA to Host Virtual Elle-evator Meeting on February 13

The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) is hosting a virtual Elle-evator group meeting on February 13 at noon EST. The event will feature special guest — and CECA Convention host...

MAD Elevator Expands Manufacturing With New U.S. Facility

MAD Elevator Inc. has announced the opening of MAD FIXTURES USA INC, a new manufacturing facility in Dallas, Texas. The expansion provides customers with the option to place orders through...

IEES Issues Call for December Event

The International Elevator and Escalator Symposium (IEES), organized by Liftinstituut B.V. and Elevator World, Inc., has issued a call for papers. IEES is set to take place at Alvear Palace Hotel...

Fujitec Elevators for New Residential Development in Chelsea

Fujitec tells ELEVATOR WORLD it provided a five-unit elevator system for 335 Eighth Avenue, a nine-story mostly residential building designed by COOKFOX Architects and developed by MAG Partners and Mutual...

ATIS Launches Emergency Communications/Monitoring Service

ATIS, a leading provider of elevator and escalator safety inspections, consulting and managed services, has announced the launch of its Emergency Communications & Phone Monitoring services. This service is a...

Southwest Elevator Welcomes Houston Sales Team Member

Southwest Elevator Co., headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, recently welcomed Ashley Rose to its sales team to support the rapidly growing Houston market. Ready to assist clients with their maintenance,...

Deyaar's Downtown Residences; image courtesy of Deyaar

Deyaar Unveils Dubai Downtown Residences Project

The wooden escalator; image © TfL

Last Wooden Escalator in London Underground to be Replaced by Elevator

North America, which requires larger elevators, has some of the most expensive elevator costs in the world, according to the Saanich Council; photo by Martin Pechy via Wikimedia Commons.

Saanich Calls for British Columbia to Allow Smaller Elevators

3rd Avenue-149th street Station; image courtesy of LiftComm

LiftComm Enhances NYC MTA Station Elevator Safety, Security

CEO of EngineeringUK Dr. Hilary Leevers

EngineeringUK CEO Reacts To U.K. 2025 Spending Review