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APi Group Acquires Elevated Facility Services Group
APi Group Corp., headquartered in New Brighton, Minnesota, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tampa, Florida-based Elevated Facility Services Group, a provider of contractually based services...
Hudson Yards’ Vessel Set To Reopen
The Thomas Heatherwick-designed Vessel in Hudson Yards on Manhattan’s far West Side is set to reopen "at some point this year" after closing indefinity in 2021 in the wake of...
Historic Pennsylvania Church to Get Elevator
St. Matthews A.M.E. Zion Church on the corner of Thorn and Walnut streets in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, is improving its accessibility with the addition of an elevator, TribLIVE.com reports. The church...
Illinois State Senator Gillespie Addresses Elevator Safety, Accessibility
According to the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus, State Senator Ann Gillespie has advanced legislation that would allow elevators to remain operational during upgrades or repairs that address minor, non-safety-related deficiencies....
TEI Group’s Southeast Expansion Continues With Hire of Monette
NYC-headquartered TEI Group continues its Southeast expansion with the hire of Jim Monette as a regional sales consultant. Monette brings decades of hands-on experience as an elevator salesman, coupled with...
In Memoriam: John Fichera
John Fichera, co-founder of NYC-based TEI Group, passed away on April 3 at his home in Moorestown, New Jersey. Fichera built a successful career in the elevator industry, starting as...
Thea Bowman House Breaks Ground on Elevator Construction
Thea Bowman House in Utica, NY, held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 3 to kick off the installation of a new elevator at its DeSales Center, The Central New York...
23-Year-Old Man Dies in Illinois Elevator Incident
The Joliet, Illinois, Police Department announced that a 23-year-old worker died on April 9 after falling down an elevator shaft at an old industrial building on the city's east side,...
Maxton Manufacturing Top Safety Recognition for 10th Year
The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations recognizes Maxton Manufacturing Co. in Minden, Nevada, for the successful renewal of the Safety...
NAESA To Provide NY Mechanics Training
The National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities (NAESA) International has received approval to teach New York mechanics training classes. Registration is open for courses offered April 29, May 1 and...
