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Tyler Named Director of Operations and Business Development at Phoenix Modular Elevator
Chuck Tyler, a vertical-transportation (VT) industry veteran with a career spanning more than 35 years, has been named director of operations and business development at Phoenix Modular Elevator, Inc., headquartered...
JFK Airport Escalator Fire Send Four to the Hospital
An escalator fire at New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport at approximately 7 a.m. on July 24 sent four people to the hospital to treat minor injuries from...
Mumbai Metro Line 3 Elevators To Feature Accessibility Enhancements
India’s Mumbai Metro Line 3 is set to revolutionize urban transportation by ensuring a smooth and comfortable journey for differently abled passengers, Financial Express reports. The upcoming stations will feature...
Cabrera Joins Clarkson + Varick as South Florida Business Development Manager
Clarkson + Varick, a NYC-based vertical-transportation consultancy serving clients in New York, New Jersey, Florida and California, has hired Damaris Cabrera as business development manager for South Florida. Cabrera has...
IUEC Endorses Kamala Harris for President
The International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC), headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president in the 2024 election, with IUEC General President Frank J. Christensen issuing...
Altus at Dubai Creek Harbour Launched by Emaar Properties
Emaar Properties has launched Altus at Dubai Creek Harbour, a luxury residential development at the crossroads of Al Jaddaf and Festival City with approximately 280 units of various sizes. Renderings...
Fujitec India Training Institute Authorized as a JIIM
The Fujitec JIM training institute in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, established by Japan's Fujitec Co. Ltd. in November 2023, has been authorized as a Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIIM) by...
Otis Cuts Sales View With Slowdown in China and U.S.
Otis Worldwide lowered its 2024 net sales forecast on July 24 on softening demand for its new equipment from North America and China, Reuters reports. The company expects its full-year...
Hitachi Awarded Largest Contract in Singapore for 450 Lifts
Hitachi, Ltd. announced that Hitachi Elevator Asia Pte. Ltd. has been awarded the supply and installation of 450 lifts by the Housing & Development Board (HBD) in Singapore for high-rise...
ASME Applauds Congressional Defeat of Pro Codes Act
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) issued a statement on July 23 applauding the U.S. House of Representatives for voting down H.R. 163, The Pro Codes Act, “which would...
