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Ohio Approves Elevator Project at State Penitentiary
The Ohio Controlling Board has approved a request to release more than US$4.2 million for renovations at the Ohio State Penitentiary in Youngstown, 21 WFMJ reports. The funds will be...
ECNY and NAESA To Host NYS Mechanic and QEI Course
Elevator Conference of New York (ECNY) and NAESA International are hosting New York State (NYS) Mechanic License Course and Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) License Certification (2025 Code Update Seminar) on...
Cornelius Walls Joins CEDES as VP
CEDES has announced the addition of Cornelius Walls as vice president (VP) of Elevator & Escalator for North America. “With 30 years of experience and strong relationships in the elevator...
Reports Indicate KONE Interested in Potential Bid for TKE
According to a report by MarketScreener using sources cited by Bloomberg News, KONE is once again evaluating a potential bid for its rival TK Elevator (TKE). KONE is said to...
Wittur Names New Trading Leader for DACH Region
Wittur has announced the appointment of Martin Taurer as the new trading leader for the Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH) region, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands, LIFTjournal reports. In...
KONE Named To List of Best Companies for Women in Gulf
For the second consecutive year, KONE has been named one of the Top 10 Best Companies for Women in Gulf, a recognition awarded by Avtar and Seramount to companies operating...
TKE Opens Elevator Technology Center in Germany
TK Elevator (TKE), a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility, has opened its new “Product Competence Center” in Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Spanning 33,000 m2, the center brings together...
Switzerland’s Rigert Treppenlifte AG Expands Services for Two-Story Homes
Rigert Treppenlifte AG, a leading Swiss mobility solutions provider with more than 60 years of experience, has announced expanded installation services for residential elevators and platform lifts designed specifically for...
Hyundai Elevator Focusing on Modular Technology in Korea
Hyundai Elevator achieved the first domestic commercialization of modular elevator technology in Korea, Pulse is among outlets to report. Demand for modular elevators is expected to rise as they reduce...
LIFTJOURNAL Adds Two to Advisory Board
LIFTjournal has welcomed two new members to its Advisory Board: Helena Georgi and Tim Ebeling. Helena Georgi joined Georgi Aufzugtechnik in July 2018. She took over management of the family...
