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Orders for Saudi Arabia and Moscow, and an office in India

Eight Saudi Projects KONE has announced winning an order to supply 153 elevators in eight different projects commissioned by Alargan Projects in Saudi Arabia. The order was booked in the...

Málaga Hotel Endorsed but Controversial

Suites Málaga Port was endorsed by the city council in September 2016, but, more recently, those opposing the proposed 443-ft.-tall tower in Málaga, Spain, have made their voices heard. Their...

Slovakia’s First Skyscraper on Drawing Boards

A 168-m-tall tower with 46 above-ground stories is planned by J&T Real Estate on the Danube River in Bratislava, Slovakia, The Slovak Spectator reported. Part of an expansion of the...

Organizers Project Largest Interlift to Date

AFAG Messen und Ausstellungen GmbH, organizer of Interlift, planned in Augsburg, Germany, on October 17-20, predict this year’s event will be the largest ever, with approximately 600 exhibitors. This represents...

Towers for Southport, Melbourne and Adelaide

Southern Hemisphere’s Tallest Planned A 108-story mixed-use tower, which would be the tallest in the Southern Hemisphere, is part of the Imperial Square development planned in Southport by Azzura Corp.,...

OEMs, Elevator World make big announcements.

Orona Announces Acquisition, Projects at AGM Hernani, Spain-based manufacturer Orona announced the approval of its 2016 financial statements and other items at its annual general meeting (AGM) in March. It...

Oracle Recapitalized With New Partner

L Squared Capital Partners, together with Longview Asset Management, has partnered with Oracle Elevator management to recapitalize the latter company. Founded in 2004 with 22 branches across 13 states, Oracle...

Miami Tower Nears Completion With Strong Sales

Aria on the Bay, a 53-story tower with nearly 650 condominiums and lower-level office and retail in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood, has topped off with 80% of its condo units sold,...

Striking New Addition for Chicago Skyline

Phase two of Optima Chicago Center, a 54-story mixed-use structure designed by David Hovey and developed by DeBartolo, topped out earlier this year, bringing a bold new addition to the...

California, Washington see action.

“Skyline-Altering” Tower Proposed in L.A. A tower urbanize.LA describes as “skyline-altering” has been proposed for a parking lot at 925 South Figueroa Street next to the newly renovated Hotel Figueroa...

NEW JERSEY TRANSIT BOD PLAN TO REPLACE ESCALATORS

New Jersey Transit BoD Plan to Replace Escalators

WEEF HOLDS SECOND IN-PERSON MEETING IN FRANKFURT

WEEF Holds Second In-Person Meeting in Frankfurt

The Torch at 640 Eighth Avenue takes its place on the Midtown Manhattan skyline; rendering courtesy of ODA and SLCE Architects

TEI Group Awarded Major 30-Unit Contract at The Torch

TKE CONSIDERING US$22.7-BILLION IPO IN U.S. IN 2026

TKE Considering US$22.7-Billion IPO in U.S. in 2026

Hiyaa Towers; image courtesy of Architecture Association Maldives

Progress Made on Elevator Installation in Maldive Towers