Codes and Standards

Claddagh Electronics Appoints Johnson Business Development Consultant

Claddagh Electronics Ltd., the Long Island City, NY-headquartered manufacturer of code-compliant solutions for the vertical-transportation industry, has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of Jeff Johnson as business development...

ASME Appoints Managing Director of Publishing

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has appointed Christine Reilley managing director of publishing, reporting to Chief Operating Officer Jeff Patterson. One of the largest technical publishing operations in...

EFESME Participates in 53rd ANACAM National Assembly in Monaco

The European Federation for Elevator Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (EFESME) participated in the 53rd Anacam (Italian elevator association) National Assembly in Monaco on June 13. Among those to address the...

Schindler’s Martin Joins ASME A17.1 Standards Committee

Norman Martin, a vertical-transportation industry professional with nearly 40 years' experience, has joined the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17.1 Elevator and Escalator Main Committee as a voting member....

Strategies Developed at ISO Plenary Meeting in Paris

On April 18-19, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) plenary meeting, chaired by Prof. Dr. Gero Gschwendtner, took place in Paris at AFNOR Group's headquarters. After two virtual plenary sessions,...

USACE Hosts Event in Seoul To Present Updated Elevator Specs Incorporating Korean Code

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on May 3 hosted Elevator Industry Day in Seoul to present updated elevator design specifications that incorporate South Korean code, opening the door...

Elevator Association of Minnesota To Host Education and Social Event

The Elevator Association of Minnesota will host its Spring Education Session and Social on April 24 at Lucky’s 13 Pub in Roseville, Minnesota. A presentation on door lock monitoring will...

Nigerian Officials Focus on Elevator Safety Standards

Stakeholders in the building industry have resolved that elevator safety standards must be strictly followed to prevent negative occurrences in the industry, the Nigerian Tribune reports. This resolution was part...

Registration Open for NAESA’s Elevator Inspector Trainee Program

NAESA International announces that registration is now open for its Elevator Inspector Trainee Program, developed over the past few years with members of the elevator inspector community to assist hiring...

Bookings Now Open for LIFTEX 2025 in London

Exhibition bookings have opened for LIFTEX 2025 with strong support from Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA) members, following the success of the 2022 event. LIFTEX is the tri-annual trade...