News

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...

Elevators to Bring PATCO Into ADA Compliance

PATCO, the high-speed commuter rail service between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Camden County, New Jersey, plans to install elevators at six remaining stations that lack them, bringing the service into compliance...

Manhattan continues to reach for the sky, and code, legal and subway news is provided.

Interesting Office Redevelopment Project Rises in Midtown 425 Park Avenue (ELEVATOR WORLD, August 2015), “one of the most interesting redevelopment projects” in Manhattan, has surpassed the 16th of what will...

Elevator World Hosts AGM in Mobile

Elevator World, Inc. hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 5 at The Admiral Hotel in Mobile, Alabama. In attendance were Ricia S. Hendrick, president and CEO; T.Bruce MacKinnon,...

Professionals selected to guide organizations, company.

Columbia Appoints Three Senior Executives Columbia Elevator Products Co. Inc. has named three new senior executives. Jim Yates has been appointed chief administrative officer, after serving Columbia as president and...

Contracts and Technology for Marine Elevators

Demand for advanced technology and installation practices is rising as the size of cruise ships and ferries continues to grow and more services and attractions are added to them. Italy-based...

ALBERTA GOVERNMENT ISSUES VT CODE AND SAFETY NOTICES

Alberta Government Issues VT Code and Safety Notices

Kerns

Kerns Joins Hyperion as Manager of Customer Care

The Sphinx Observatory is served by two high-speed Schindler elevators; image courtesy of Schindler.

Schindler Elevators at Europe’s Highest Research Facility

INVERTEK DRIVES RECEIVES KING’S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE

Invertek Drives Receives King’s Award For Enterprise

CECA OFFERS UPDATE ON COLLEGIATE ELEVATOR PROGRAMS

CECA Offers Update on Collegiate Elevator Programs