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Worker Dies in Elevator Shaft Incident in Newark
A male worker died on May 11 as a result of injuries sustained in an elevator shaft at a 12-story former children’s hospital being converted into residences in downtown Newark,...
Ontario Superior Court Approves Tridel’s Takeover of The One
The Ontario Superior Court formally finalized the full suite of agreements on Tridel’s takeover of construction of the supertall The One on April 22, Urban Toronto reported. Once completed, The One will...
Texas Bill Requiring Landlords to Maintain Elevators Progresses
A bill that would require landlords in Texas to keep elevators in working condition passed in the Texas Senate on May 7, KHOU 11 reported. Senator Carol Alvarado authored Senate Bill 1802, which would protect...
Deltron Acquires Three Companies
The Dudley, U.K.-based Deltron Group, which services elevators, platform lifts, and stairlifts to enhance safety, performance and longevity, has acquired Abacus Elevators (Liverpool), Total Lift Care (Lancashire) and Bourne Lifts...
Savaria Acquires Western Elevator
Savaria Corp., a global leader in the accessibility industry, has announced the acquisition of Western Elevator Ltd., a premier home elevator and lift dealer based in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada....
Vanbarton Looks Beyond NYC To Seattle for Potential Conversion
NYC-based Vanbarton Group, working on three office-to-residential conversions in NYC, including 160 Water Street in the Financial District, is looking beyond the Big Apple to Seattle for its next possible...
CECA Calls For Votes For Supplier Director
The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) is calling for suppliers to cast their votes for the Supplier director position available on the CECA Board of Directors by May 22. Three...
LIFTEX 2025 To Showcase Latest Innovations in Lift Technology
 LIFTEX returns to ExCel London, on June 11-12 with a full lineup of exhibitors showcasing groundbreaking innovations that address the evolving demands of building safety, accessibility and futureproofing. The industry...
KONE To Equip Dubai Residential Supertall With 38 VT Units
KONE has been selected by Dubai developer London Gate to equip the 1,476-ft-tall, 106-story Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower in Dubai Marina with 38 vertical-transportation (VT) units, KONE announced on May...
CECA’s Women’s Group Introduces New Name: Elevate-HER
The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) women’s group formerly known as Elle-evator has introduced a new name: Elevate-HER, reflecting its mission to “uplift, empower and connect women across the industry...
