Escalators
TKE Installing Six Escalators at Largest Church in Canada
TK Elevator (TKE) Canada is installing six heavy-duty victoria escalators at the historic Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal in Montreal, according to a press release from the company. Founded...
Schindler CEO Cautiously Optimistic About China 2023 Outlook
Silvio Napoli, CEO of Switzerland-headquartered Schindler, said he is cautiously optimistic about the elevator, escalator and moving walk manufacturer's business in China in 2023, China Daily is among outlets to...
India’s Johnson Lifts & Escalators Celebrates Safety Week
All 80 branches of Chennai, India-headquartered Johnson Lifts & Escalators celebrated Safety Week on March 4-10, with all employees pledging to follow safety rules and regulations. Included in the celebration...
Non-Functioning FOB VT Irks Residents of Large Indian City
Non-functioning vertical-transportation (VT) equipment serving foot overbridges (FoBs) in Hyderabad, the capital and largest city in the Indian state of Telangana, is creating problems for residents, particularly students and the...
“Overloaded” Escalator Malfunctions, Injuring 20
Twenty people suffered minor injuries after an “overloaded” escalator slid backwards at the SM City Santa Rosa shopping mall in Laguna, Philippines, Yahoo News was among outlets to report. Video...
TKE Delivers Another 35 Escalators to Brussels Metro
Heavy-duty victoria escalators from TK Elevator (TKE) are already in service in stations across the Brussels Metro in the Belgian capital, and the company announced it recently delivered another 35...
Experienced Technical Engineering Manager Joins UKLE
Phil Bond, who has more than 30 years' experience in the industry as a test lift and escalator engineer and consultant, has joined UK Lift & Escalator Co. (UKLE), headquartered...
Study: NYC VT Maintained by Outside Contractors Less Reliable
A study conducted by the office of New York City Councilman Keith Powers covering January found that Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) vertical-transportation (VT) equipment maintained by outside contractors is less...
Decisions Made at KONE Corp. Annual General Meeting
KONE Corp.’s Annual General Meeting was held in Helsinki, Finland, on February 28. According to the company, the meeting accomplished several items: approving financial statements, dividends and nine Board of...
Importance of Maintenance on Escalators / Moving Walkways
by Battal Murat Öztürk Summary The importance of maintenance for passenger, maintainer and system health is increasing in escalators/moving walkways, the number of which are increasing day by day and...
