Illinois

Elevator Modernization Underway at Chicagoland OPHA Tower

In a letter to the editor of the Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River Forest, Oak Park Housing Authority (OPHA) Executive Director David Pope said OPHA is currently undertaking...

Chicago Elevator Acquired by Team of Industry Veterans

Chicago Elevator, formerly known as Elevator Industries of Illinois and headquartered on Chicago's West Grand Avenue, announced its acquisition by industry veterans Mike Askren, Steve Kowalewicz and Ed Reardon. Chicago...

Phoenix Modular Showcases Elevators for F1 Grandstands

Phoenix Modular Elevator Inc., headquartered in Mount Vernon, Illinois, recently showcased on LinkedIn the four modular elevators it built for temporary grandstands at the F1® Las Vegas Grand Prix, a...

Two Chicago Historic Skyscrapers Saved From Demolition

Two landmark Chicago skyscrapers, the Century and Consumers Buildings, have been saved from demolition, ArchDaily reports. These structures were initially set for destruction. However, after extensive advocacy and public pressure,...

Perez Named Regional VP at Blackstone Elevator Consulting

Blackstone Elevator Consulting, Inc., headquartered in Geneva, Illinois, announced that Jose Perez has been appointed regional vice president (VP) Midwest. Perez joins Blackstone from VDA, Inc., of Chicago, where he...

CTBUH President Antony Wood To Step Down

After nearly 20 years at the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), Dr. Antony Wood has made the decision to step down as president at the end of...

Chicagoland’s EIS Becomes Part of VDA Group

VDA Group announced on September 6 that Chicagoland-based Elevator Inspection Service Inc. (EIS) has joined the VDA family of companies. Led by President Frank Cervone and Principal Anthony J. DiBiase,...

Elevator Consultant Solutions Expanding Network

Montana-based Elevator Consultant Solutions, a network of elevator consulting companies, has announced its expansion by partnering with local elevator consultants to better serve building owners and managers across the country,...

Pavilon Promoted to KONE Sales Executive in Chicago

Eric Pavilon announced he has been promoted from senior sales consultant to sales executive at KONE in Chicago. Holding a bachelor's degree in construction management from Illinois State University, Pavilon...

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...

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Toromont Industries Proposes Massive 17-Building Project in Vaughan

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Sims4Lifts Named Finalist for UK Business Awards

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Autonomous Robot Completes 110,000-Plus Elevator Rides

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MP Lifts Hosts MP Open Days For U.K. And Ireland Professionals

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Vantage Elevator Solutions Welcomes New CCO Tomasino