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Stannah Raises Funds for UK Lift Industry Charity

Stannah, a leading U.K. lift specialist established in 1867, announced that 32 of its colleagues participated in a thrilling and challenging charity abseil (rappel) at the iconic Northampton Lift Tower...

Southern Elevator To Support Hurricane Helen Relief

The Southern Elevator Co. will support relief efforts for North Carolina citizens affected by Hurricane Helene by leveraging its NASCAR partnership with Ryan Ellis and Alpha Prime Racing and encouraging...

Innovatec India Obtains Certification For Door-Locking Devices

Innovatec India Pvt. Ltd. recently obtained certification for its landing door-locking devices for the first time, enabling CE marking in full compliance with Directive 2014/33/EU. The achievement marks a significant...

Otis Faces Below-Expected 3Q Earnings, Cuts 2024 Projection

The Dow Jones reports that Otis posted third-quarter (3Q) earnings of US$540 million, or US$1.34 a share, up from US$376 million, or US$.91 a share, a year earlier. Excluding certain...

SIMS4Lifts Gears Up For QR and eSIM Technology

The U.K.’s SIMS4Lifts has unveiled plans to adopt emerging QR and eSim technology. Established by experienced telecom experts Chaim Grunfeld and Chaim Berkowicz to help lift operators make the all-important...

Fermator Distributor Hosts BBQ With Longtime Client

Femator distributor Global1Partners Deutschland hosted a special BBQ on September 9 with longstanding client Johan Schum Aufzugtechnik GmbH. Held at Global1Partners Deutschland’s Hallbergmoos, Germany, premises, the event was attended by...

Inovance Technology India Opens New Branch in Surat

Inovance Technology India announced on October 29 it opened a new branch in Surat, Gujarat, marking a significant milestone in the company's ongoing commitment to its growing domestic customers. Located...

Japanese OEM Fujitec Exploring Sale to Private Equity

Japanese OEM Fujitec is in talks with private equity groups, including Sweden’s EQT, about a potential sale of its approximately US$2.1-billion elevator and escalator business, the Financial Times reports. The...

CiA To Host CAN and CANOpen Seminar for Newcomers

The nonprofit CAN in Automation (CiA) association plans to host an on-site seminar in the German language for newcomers to CAN and CANopen, which includes CANopen Lift, the CAN communication...

New York Build 2025 Agenda and Registration Available

The largest construction and design show for New York, New York Build 2025 will take place at the Javits Center on March 12-13 and registration is now open. The event...

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Vanbarton Looks Beyond NYC To Seattle for Potential Conversion

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CECA Calls For Votes For Supplier Director

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LIFTEX 2025 To Showcase Latest Innovations in Lift Technology

The 106-story Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower in Dubai Marina; image courtesy of KONE

KONE To Equip Dubai Residential Supertall With 38 VT Units

The meeting of the newly christened Elevate-HER is planned at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre; image courtesy of niagarafallstourism.com.

CECA’s Women’s Group Introduces New Name: Elevate-HER