Associations

WEEF Holds Second In-Person Meeting in Frankfurt

The World Elevator and Escalator Federation (WEEF), founded in 2019, held its second in-person meeting in Frankfurt, Germany, on April 7. The first meeting took place in Shanghai in 2023....

Applications Open for NAESA Scholarships

Each year, NAESA International’s Board of Directors awards four scholarships: one in honor of Floyd J. Rommel, one in honor of Marie McDonald, one in honor of Robert S. Caporale Sr....

EFESME Paris Roundtable Celebrates 20th Anniversary

The European Federation for Elevator Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EFESME) will hold a roundtable in conjunction with French national member Association Nationale des PME de I’Ascenseur (ANPA) on April 4...

In Memoriam: Richard Thomas Dalvano

Richard Thomas Dalvano, longtime owner of Barist Elevator Co., Inc. of Deer Park, NY, passed away on February 24 at age 88. Dalvano served as a helper, then a mechanic,...

Tickets for CECA’s Golf Event Available Now

Early registration has begun for the Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) golf event on June 10, which is part of its 51st Convention in Niagara Falls. Early registration offers discounted...

Maxton Manufacturing Holds Five Elevator Control Valve Training Classes

Maxton Manufacturing Co. held five elevator control valve training classes for 47 elevator mechanics at Delaware Elevator in Salisbury, Maryland, on March 11-13. The continuing-education classes provided four Certified Elevator...

Vantage Names Lazear VP of Strategic Accounts

Vantage Elevator Solutions, headquartered in Bronx, NY, announced on March 17 that Eric Lazear has joined the company as vice president (VP), Strategic Accounts. Lazear has more than 35 years'...

NEII: NEIEP Adds U.S. Map Showing Upcoming Recruitments

The National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII) announced the National Elevator Industry Education Program’s (NEIEP) website now features a U.S. map showing locations for upcoming elevator constructor apprentice recruitments. Recruitments are the formal...

NEII Provides Code Development Update

National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII) recently provided a code development update. NEII observed the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) works continually on ASME A17.1/CSA Safety Code for Elevators and...

Additional 19-39 Group Event Added to CECA’s 51st Annual Convention

The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) has announced that the 19-39 Group has organized an axe-throwing social event for the CECA Convention on June 9, from 4:15 p.m. to 8...