Elevators
In Memoriam: Walter Rubén González
The Argentine and international vertical-transportation (VT) sectors mourn Walter González´s passing. He founded Soimet SA in 1969 together with his dearest friend Nicolás Vrdoljak. In 1980, they obtained a European...
12th Annual Photo Contest Open Until May 24
Photo submissions are open for the 2024 Photo Contest until May 24. This year’s contest offers a new category: NAEC (National Association of Elevator Contractors) Through the Years (in celebration...
Vietnam Elevator Expo 2024 Announced
Organizers have announced the 3rd Vietnam International Elevator Expo on December 5-7 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Mihn City, Vietnam. The exhibition aims to create...
Hybon Completes Pitless Installation for Statue in Five Days
Hybon Elevators and Escalators has announced the groundbreaking achievement of installing a pitless lift within the statue of Bir Lachit Borphukan at Lahdoigarh in India. Realty+ reports. The installation happened...
EESF AGM Sees New Board Members Sworn In
Three new Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF) board members were sworn in under the direction of Chair Sheila Sweet at the Foundation's Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Tampa, Florida, on...
Denver RTD Elevator Pilot Program To Address Illegal Activities
Denver, Colorado’s Regional Transportation District (RTD) has launched a 90-day pilot program for select elevators to limit illegal activities and address long-standing complaints from riders, reports Progressive Railroading. Three elevators...
Alimak Group Publishes Annual and Sustainability Report
On March 19, Alimak Group announced it has published its Annual and Sustainability Report 2023, reflecting progress in execution of its New Heights program in a “challenging macroeconomic environment.” The...
Registration Open for CECA Annual Golf Classic
The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) has announced that registration is now open for its Annual Golf Classic on June 12 at Battlefield at Legends on the Niagara in Niagara...
ELEVATOR WORLD Accepting 2024 People Issue Nominations
Nominations for the ELEVATOR WORLD 2024 People Issue in June are being accepted through April 12. The elevator industry is built on dedicated, hard-working people and their stories, ideas, opinions,...
In Memoriam: James “Mr. Jim” McKinley
James "Mr. Jim" McKinley, a longtime employee of Salisbury, Maryland-headquartered Delaware Elevator, Inc., passed away on February 9 after 64 years in the industry. McKinley knew every aspect of the...
