Elevators
Russia Neighbor Kyrgyzstan Plans to Make Area Lifts
Kyrgyzstan company Sky Elevators plans to export elevators to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, Sky Industrial Group told Trend on August 21. Visits to Dushanbe and Tashkent were scheduled to get acquainted...
EESFC Boat Cruise Returns With a Successful Event
The Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation of Canada (EESFC) recently held its annual boat cruise once again from Toronto Harbour on August 18. The boat set out at 7 p.m. and...
Hyundai Elevator Launches “Smart Elevator Idea Contest”
Hyundai Elevator announced on August 23 that it will hold an elevator idea contest, “Think Outside The Box,” in Korea, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Türkiye. The competition, promoted by...
EW Project of the Year 2023 Accepting Submissions
ELEVATOR WORLD is accepting submissions for its 2023 Project of the Year Awards until September 30. The contest recognizes excellence in vertical, horizontal and inclined transportation. Winners in each of...
Elevator Fall Kills Two During Construction in Northern Israel
Two men installing an elevator at a construction site in Tirat Carmel, Jerusalem, were killed on August 21, ynewnews.com reports. Investigators say the deaths occurred while the workers were attempting...
KONE EVP Greater China Role to Transition from Johnson to Bao
Effective October 8, Joe Bao has been appointed executive vice president (EVP), Greater China, and member of the executive board at KONE, succeeding William B. Johnson, who will retire. Previously...
Otis Opens Southeast Asia Training Center in Bangkok
Otis announced on August 22 the opening of its new Southeast Asia training center for elevators and escalators in Bangkok. The center includes an area showcasing Otis Gen2® elevators, LinkTM...
KONE Americas Names Vicente Head of Culture, DE&I
Danita Vicente was recently promoted from KONE Americas head of Talent Management and Learning & Development to head of Culture, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and Talent Management. In this...
Schindler CLIMB Lift to Debut in Middle East at Dubai Tower
The Schindler CLIMB Lift, with a new design option that enables integration of the lifting platform and crash desk with the structure's formwork, will be used for the first time...
AFAG, VFA-Interlift, EFESME Launch Interlift Promotional Tour
The interlift team of AFAG, VFA-Interlift and the European Federation for Elevator Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EFESME) will launch its inaugural worldwide interlift promotional tour at the National Association of...
