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Lödige Industries Debuts Automation Module for Lift and Robots
On February 1, Germany’s Lödige Industries introduced a new automation module that allows both automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots to interact with different lift systems to move...
KONE to Cut Up To 1,000 Jobs Globally
As part of an organizational restructuring announced on January 26 with its latest earnings, KONE said it will cut up to 1,000 jobs globally — 150 in its native Finland,...
KONE to Renew Operating Model in Changing Environment
Effective July 1, KONE plans to implement a revised operational structure and executive board to "increase its competitiveness and customer focus in a changing operating environment." The aim, KONE said,...
interlift 2023 Expects More Joint Participation
AFAG Messen, organizer of interlift 2023 on October 17-20 in Augsburg, Germany, expects more joint participation than in 2019, as well as several countries that will be represented in new...
Parts Ordered for VT Maintenance at Malaysia Transit Stations
Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd, operator of the rapid transit system serving Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley area in Malaysia, announced that it has ordered the spare parts needed to...
Opening New Vistas
Soaring scenic elevators by Suzhou Rhine Lift are a catalyst for tourism in southwestern China. by Jiang Limingphotos courtesy of Suzhou Rhine Lift Manufacture, Co. Shennu Stream is an important...
CTBUH Announces Global Walking Tour Locations
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has announced the ninth annual CTBUH Global Walking Tour, set to take place the week of October 14. Since 2014, urban...
Macau Passes Elevator and Escalator Safety Bill
The Legislative Assembly of Macau passed the Elevator and Escalator Safety Legal System bill during its final day of session on August 29, Macau Daily Times reports. Affecting approximately 10,000...
ENR Announces 2022 Top 250 International Contractors
Engineering News-Record (ENR) recently announced its 2022 Top 250 International Contractors, with major companies based in Europe, Asia, Scandinavia and North America in the top 20. Companies are ranked by...
Hyundai Elevator Reports First Quarterly Loss Since 1996
Hyundai Elevator Co., South Korea’s No. 1 elevator producer, announced in August a quarterly operating loss for the first time since it was listed on the main bourse Korea Composite...
