Special Application Lifts

London-Based VM Elevators Announces Community Partnership

VM Elevators Ltd., a leading provider of lift and escalator services in East London, on January 20 announced via Specification Online it has partnered with Leyton Orient (football club [F.C])...

On the Move With Khrystyna Cusimano

How a marine scientist went from accessibility to VRCs and more as PFlow’s western regional manager and owner photos courtesy of Khrystyna Cusimano Growing up on a small island off...

Project of the Year Deadline Extended to October 30

The submission deadline for ELEVATOR WORLD’S 27th annual Project of the Year Awards has been extended to October 30. We are seeking submissions of projects featuring vertical, horizontal or inclined transportation systems...

Elevator Systems Being Installed in Moscow Business Center

The FGC Group has begun the installation of elevator systems in the Shenogina Business Center in the northwest of Moscow as part of the Sydney City residential complex, according to...

Texas’ RICO Elevators Earns State Safety Award

RICO Elevators, Inc., headquartered in Dickinson, Texas, earned the Award of Safety Excellence 2022 from Texas Mutual Insurance Co. Texas Mutual recognizes policyholders like RICO that share its vision to...

Experts Seek to Add Accessibility

Many ancient sites lack ways for the disabled to visit their facilities. In simplest terms, an elevator is a metal platform or metal compartment housed in a shaft for transporting...

Ropeways Gain Popularity

Difficult terrain is easily overcome by cable cars and other means of suspended travel. State governments in India have found a renewed interest in ropeways and alternate mobility solutions to...

SPE Segment Highly Active

Demand fuels use of special-purpose elevators in manufacturing plants and other specialized locations. The term “special-purpose elevators” (SPEs) includes lifts designed for special environments and applications for which a traditional...

Urban Growth Fuels Need for Parking Systems

Space-saving designs allow more cars to be used in tighter areas. The world is undergoing the largest wave of urban growth in its history. According to the United Nations, more...

VT Market Expands With Growing Economy

Inclined, residential elevators gaining in popularity. With the Indian economy becoming more and more robust and increasing developments across the country, there are bound to be more activities in the...

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Three-Tower Design Plans Revealed for Manchester

CONSTRUCTION WORKER IN INDIA DIES AFTER FALLING IN ELEVATOR PIT

Construction Worker in India Dies After Falling in Elevator Pit

(l-r) Bram Brusselmans (Otis), Quentin Dehaut (Vaneau Lecobel), Ada Sacchi (Les Petits Débrouillards), Thibault Lefebure (Otis), Marie Barbieux (Les Petits Débrouillards), Philippe Mezrakian (Vaneau Lecobel) and Xavier D'Haenens (Otis) at the Otis booth at MIPIM, France; image courtesy of Otis

Otis Donates Funds to STEM Program

(l-r) Matthew Maldonado and Shreya Upadhyaya

NECD Promotes Two to Project Manager

Dalvano

In Memoriam: Richard Thomas Dalvano