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Chinese Residential Complex Unveils Pay-Per-Ride Elevators
The Biguiyuan residential complex in Hangzhou, China’s Lin’an District, has unveiled “public transit elevators” that charge 1 yuan (US$0.16) per ride, according to a report by Sixth Tone on May 19. The...
Corbo Named First U.S.-Based President of MEUS
Mike Corbo has been promoted from chief operating officer (COO) to president and CEO of Mitsubishi Electric U.S. Inc. (MEUS) becoming the first U.S.-based leader of the Cypress, California-headquartered company,...
Fight Ends In Elevator Shaft With Multiple Injuries
Three men were injured in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, after a fight between them ended up in the elevator shaft of an apartment complex on the night of May 17, NBC...
GPT Reveals Plan For Tower Development Near Sydney
GPT has lodged plans to build a AUS$1.285-billion (US$9.9-million) residential tower development on eight super-lots in Rouse Hill, a suburb of Sydney, Australia, The Urban Developer reported on May 19. The development...
Analysts Bullish on Hyundai Elevator Growth Prospects
A pair of analysts with Shinhan Investment Corp. said vertical-transportation equipment and service sales are projected to continue to grow for South Korea’s Hyundai Elevator, buoyed by additional apartments coming...
OEMS Win Prestigious Red Dot Product Design Awards
Otis and KONE are among OEMs to recently announce winning awards in the international Red Dot Award: Product Design 2021 competition. Otis was recognized for its Ambiance hall fixtures with...
San Jose’s Eterna Tower Proposal Expanded
San Jose’s Design Review Committee is scheduled to review the mixed-use Eterna Tower high-rise proposal for 17 East Santa Clara Street in downtown San Jose, California, according to San Francisco YIMBY....
Indian Railways Works Toward Zero Death Mission
Indian Railways is taking advantage of the lockdown that began in March 2020 to speed up works to achieve its “zero death” mission in suburban sections of the Central and...
Urban Elevator Expands Florida Footprint with Acquisition
Urban Elevator, a privately owned, union, independent elevator service contracting firm headquartered in Cicero, Illinois, announced on May 18 the acquisition of Aventura Elevator, based in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Maven...
NAEC Convention Moved from Atlantic City to New Orleans
The National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) announced on May 17 that its 72nd Annual Convention and Exposition has been moved from Atlantic City, New Jersey, to New Orleans. The...
