Elevators
Snapped Elevator Cable Leads to Death for Worker in India
The cable of an elevator meant to carry only clothes snapped on July 27, resulting in the death of a 29-year-old factory supervisor who had boarded it in Noida, India,...
Elevating “The Heights”
In this Project Spotlight, UVG describes the eye-catching design of elevators serving the hotel in a colorful, mixed-use structure. by Christopher Rosariophotos courtesy of UVG Most people think of Manhattan...
Woman Dies in Multiple-Hour Elevator Entrapment
A 61-year-old woman was recently found dead after being trapped in an elevator in a residential building for several hours in Palermo, Italy, the Mirror reports. The elevator was stuck...
Otis To Provide 28 VT Units to Hôpital Vaudreiul-Soulanges in Montreal
Otis has been selected to provide 28 vertical-transportation (VT) units, including 11 Otis SkyRise® elevators, to the Hôpital Vaudreiul-Soulanges in Montreal, a project highlighted by Otis Chair, President and CEO...
Hyundai Elevator Alliance with LG, KT Blends Elevators, Robotics and AI
Hyundai Elevator officials signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LG Electronics and KT on July 26 that aims to blend the three companies' areas of expertise: elevator systems, robotics...
Mounce Announced as Hyperion Solutions VP of Technical Services
Memphis, Tennessee-headquartered Hyperion Solutions, a provider of systems and components, digital solutions and technical services for the vertical-transportation industry, on July 25 welcomed Andrew Mounce as vice president (VP) of...
Campbell Succeeds Smith and Cuzzi as VDA CEO
vda® Elevator & Escalator Consulting, Inc. (VDA), a leading vertical-transportation consultancy headquartered in East Hanover, New Jersey, recently announced the appointment of Gavin Campbell as CEO. Campbell succeeds previous CEO...
Milkman Dies in Elevator Shaft Fall in India
A 45-year-old milkman died after falling down an elevator shaft in a residential building in Mumbra, Thane, India, the Hindustan Times reports. The police have registered an accidental death report...
NAEC Provides Membership Development Committee Update
The National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) recently provided an update on its Membership Development Committee, announcing that the new committee chair is Charley Meeks, marketing director and architectural liaison...
NYC MTA Opens Three Elevators in Seven Days
The NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recently opened new elevators, expanding access for riders by making the stations fully accessible. The MTA unveiled a brand-new elevator on the southbound platform...
