Africa

EOX: Eco-Efficient and Natively Digital

Interview with Inge Delobelle, CEO for Europe Africa at TKE  Your author (USB) talked to Inge Delobelle (ID), CEO for Europe Africa at TK Elevator (TKE), based in Düsseldorf, Germany,...

Ping Named KONE Malaysia MD

Teoh Tze Ping, who has more than 20 years' experience in the energy, electronics and IT industries, including in managerial positions, has been named KONE Malaysia managing director (MD). In...

Nairobi Rising

KONE VT order for new GTC skyscraper reflects an improved business environment and a brighter future. Kenya continues to attract big investments from both domestic and international companies taking advantage...

TKE Appoints New CEO, Predecessor to Retire

Uday Yadav has been appointed CEO of TK Elevator (TKE), effective May 16, as predecessor Peter Walker has decided to retire, the company announces. Yadav joins TKE from the global...

KONE Names VP For South Europe, Mediterranean Region

KONE has appointed Karla Lindahl as executive vice president for the South Europe and Mediterranean region and a member of the Executive Board. Lindahl officially engage the new position on...

Hyundai Elevator Promotes EVP Of Business Chun To CEO

The new CEO of Hyundai Elevator is Cho Jae Chun, an elevator industry executive with more than 30 years' experience who most recently served as executive vice president (EVP) of...

Otis EMEA CTO Outlines GCC Region’s Contributions To Goals

Nader Antar, head of strategy and chief technology officer (CTO) for Otis Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), recently shared with Middle East Business the OEM's digitalization and corporate social responsibility...

Unlocking Africa’s R&D

African VT companies’ efforts to succeed in a crowded export market R&D among Africa-based vertical-transportation (VT) manufacturers and suppliers lacks access to capital and adequate government support and has a...

Zanzibar Looks To Get Africa’s Second-Tallest Skyscraper

Developers AICL Group and Edinburgh Crowland Management Ltd. hired NYC- and Dubai-based architecture firm xCassia to design the 70-story Zanzibar Domino, a glittering, swirl-shaped structure set to take shape on...

The Path to Recovery

Africa shows potential to grow its freight elevator market. Increasing investment in infrastructure development and a fast-growing manufacturing industry have been the key drivers in Africa’s demand trends for both...