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ELA Renews Board Members During Annual Conference In Istanbul

The European Lift Association (ELA) renewed all board members during its General Assembly at the Annual Conference in Istanbul, Türkiye, on May 16-17. With the theme of "sustainability," the conference...

Otis Marine Selected To Equip Two Luxury Cruise Ships

The Otis Marine division has been selected by French shipbuilding company Chantiers de l’Atlantique to equip two luxury 250-passenger cruise ships. Eight Gen2® elevators that have been specifically designed for...

AKE Europe Taps France Country Manager and Head of Spare Parts, Europe

AKE Europe, headquartered in Baesweiler, Germany, recently named Jean-Francois "Jeff" Dupré as France country manager and head of the spare parts business in Europe. Dupré holds a master's degree in...

Otis Sponsors Special Olympics World Games in Berlin

Continuing a more than 30-year tradition of giving back by partnering with the Special Olympics, Otis sponsored the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany, on June 17-25. More than...

TKE Celebrates 20 Years of the TWIN Elevator System

After first showcasing TWIN — the world's first elevator to feature two cabins operating independently in the same shaft — at the University of Stuttgart in Germany in 2003, TK...

Inovance Earning Soar to US$3.4 Billion on Strong Industrial Automation Growth

Global industrial automation specialist Inovance, headquartered in Shenzhen, China, on June 9 reported 2022 annual earnings of US$3.4 billion, reflecting 28% year-on-year revenue growth. The company has a strong presence...

A Mix Of Old And New

Elevator Modernization Project In A Fully Occupied And Functional Office Building In France by Olivier Rouvière The Société Générale Towers in La Défense, Paris, France, were constructed in 1995 to...

Six New Escalators Inaugurated by Prince Albert II of Monaco

Prince Albert II of Monaco inaugurated six new escalators and a new Monabike electric bike share service in Beausoleil, France, just over the border from the Principality of Monaco, Monaco...

ENR Announces 2022 Top 250 International Contractors

Engineering News-Record (ENR) recently announced its 2022 Top 250 International Contractors, with major companies based in Europe, Asia, Scandinavia and North America in the top 20. Companies are ranked by...

KLEEMANN Enters U.S. Market Through Day Elevator & Lift

KLEEMANN, a major lift manufacturer serving the global market, this month announced its entry to the U.S. market through an alliance with Day Elevator & Lift, established in 1992 and...