Escalators
Otis Celebrates “We Are Many Voices” Diversity Month
Otis announced on October 3 it is celebrating its global “We Are Many Voices” month throughout October to focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. In recognition of Global Diversity Awareness...
Information for VT Professionals Involved in Hurricane Recovery
According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, elevator contractors and subcontractors seeking access into areas impacted by Hurricane Ian to service...
Mitsubishi Electric US Opens Offices in Houston and Austin
The Elevator and Escalator Division of Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., headquartered in Cypress, California, announced new offices in Houston and Austin, Texas, on October 4. The company cited the "favorable...
Take the Q3 2022 Elevator Industry Survey
Elevator World, Inc., the German elevator association VFA Interlift e.V. and fair organizer AFAG, in association with Credit Suisse, are continuing to survey the global elevator industry to better understand...
Man Dies After Falling from Escalator After NFL Game
A man died as a result of injuries sustained from falling from an escalator at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh after a Steelers National Football League (NFL) football game on October...
ELEVATOR WORLD Project of the Year 2023 Deadline Extended
ELEVATOR WORLD is accepting submissions for its 2023 Project of the Year Awards until October 7, giving potential submitters one extra week to submit worthy projects. The contest recognizes excellence...
New Schindler Escalators for Central Virginia Airport
Two new sets of escalators have been unveiled at the upper level of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) in central Virginia, WHSV 3 is among outlets to report. According to the...
273 VT Units Coming to 82-Km Rail Corridor in India
Two-hundred seventy-three vertical-transportation (units) — 162 escalators and 111 lifts — are coming to the 82-km Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) high-speed rail corridor traveling through Delhi, Ghaziabad and Meerut...
2022 Ellies Award Winners and Runners-Up Announced
Congratulations to the 2022 Ellies Award winners and runners-up. Each was announced live on stage at the education pavilion during the NAEC Fall Convention & Exposition last week, where winners...
NYC MTA Approves US$7 Billion Penn Station Redesign
In partnership with New Jersey Transit Corp. and Amtrak, the NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) approved the redesign of Pennsylvania Station in Midtown Manhattan, New York YIMBY is among outlets...
