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Last Chance To Register For ECNY NYS Mechanic License Course

The Elevator Conference of New York (ECNY) announced this is the last chance for New York State (NYS)-licensed elevator mechanics to register for a one-day continuing-education seminar to satisfy NYS requirements. All...

Otis Appoints Lopez As Southeast Asia MD

Otis Worldwide Corp. has announced the appointment of Nicolas Lopez as managing director (MD) of Southeast Asia, overseeing operations across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the rest of the ASEAN...

French Elevator Federation Calls For Delay in Network Shutdown

France's Elevator Federation (Fédération des Ascenseurs) has asked for the shutdown of the country's 2G and 3G networks to be delayed as the networks are still being used by elevator...

Ohio Announces New Licensing Rules for Elevator Professionals

The Ohio Department of Commerce announced on November 1 that those who install, service or maintain elevators, escalators, moving walks, wheelchair lifts or other conveyances in the state have until November 1,...

Nine-Elevator Otis System for Pennsylvania Hospital Expansion

Otis will provide nine elevators, including five Gen3 PeakTM and one Gen3 EdgeTM units, for Luke's University Health Network's Anderson Campus hospital in Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania, Otis Chair, President and CEO Judy...

Mayar Inks Agreement With China’s Shenyang Yuanda

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-headquartered Mayar Holding Co. subsidiary Gulf Elevators & Escalators Co. signed a partnership agreement with China's Shenyang Yuanda Intellectual Property Group Co., Tadawul reports. Under the agreement, Mayar will produce...

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...

CLOSINGS FOR THANKSGIVING

Closings for Thanksgiving

LEEA AWARDS 2024 ANNOUNCED AT “BIGGEST YET” EVENT

LEEA Awards 2024 Announced at “Biggest Yet” Event

ONE DEAD, ONE INJURED IN INDIA ELEVATOR INCIDENT

One Dead, One Injured in India Elevator Incident

The Otis Electric 7000; image courtesy of Otis Electric

Otis Electric 7000 Launched at CIIE in Shanghai

ELEVATOR ESCALATOR INSTALLER REPAIRER TOPS JOB LIST

Elevator/Escalator Installer/Repairer Tops Job List