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LeCardi Named Metro Elevator VP of Modernization
James LeCardi was recently named vice president (VP) of Modernization at Metro Elevator. Based in the NYC metropolitan area, LeCardi joins Metro Elevator from Schindler, where he held roles including...
Schindler To Provide Elevators For Cairo NAC Project
Cairo, Egypt-based MGB Developments announced on November 11 it has inked an agreement with Schindler to provide elevators for the new PUKKA residential project in Cairo's New Administrative Capital (NAC)....
Bucher Hydraulics Acquiring Finland’s Hydman Oy
Bucher Hydraulics, the Germany-based global provider of innovative hydraulic drive and control technology for applications including elevators, announced on November 13 it is acquiring Hydman Oy, based in Tampere, Finland....
In Memoriam: Thomas Stack
Vertical-transportation consultancy VDA, Inc., announced the passing of industry pioneer Thomas Stack in November 2024. Stack was one of VDA's original four owners following the purchase from John Van Deusen...
In Memoriam: Gelestino’s Namesake Father
Donald Gelestino, father of Champion Elevator Corp. President Donald Gelestino, passed away on November 1 at home surrounding by loved ones after a period of declining health. A native of...
Canadian Region Facing Numerous Outdated Elevator Inspections
In Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, there are more than 500 outstanding elevator inspections that Service N.L. needs to complete, according to an access to information request filed by the Progressive...
Hyundai Elevator Offers Free Inspections for 10-Plus-Year-Old Elevators in Korea
Hyundai Elevator recently announced it will provide free services to elevators more than 10 years old installed in Korea regardless of manufacturer, Maeil Business Newspaper reports. Hyundai Elevator will mobilize high-tech inspection...
Gupta Steps Away From Arkel India MD Role
Arkel Electronic India Pvt. Ltd., a leading company in the elevator control systems and components industry, has announced the departure of Anurag Gupta, who has stepped down from the role...
India Apartment Building Fatality Reported
A security guard died after falling down the elevator shaft from the fourth floor of an apartment building in Tambaram, Tamil Nadu, India, on November 10, DT NEXT reports. The victim was...
TKE Korea Again Named to Top of Korea Quality Index
TK Elevator (TKE) Korea has been named to the "2024 Korea Quality Satisfaction Index (KS-QEI)” and has been ranked No. 1 in the elevator category for three consecutive years, Maeil Business...
