Japan
Takimotokan Hot Spring Resort
Escalator modernization in Japan using new EME technology submitted by Patrick R. Bothwell on behalf of Suzhou Hanson Elevator Co. Ltd. From March 29 to April 26, 2024, the four...
Fujitec’s DX
New management strategy centered around digitalization promises to propel Japanese OEM into the future. by Kenji Tomookaimages courtesy of Fujitec Vertical-transportation (VT) OEM Fujitec is implementing a new management strategy...
Fujitec Delivers Vietnam’s First 240 M/Min Elevators
Japan-headquartered Fujitec Co., Ltd., announced on November 19 it delivered Vietnam's first 240 m/min, high-speed elevators to the TAISEI SQUARE HANOI office building, which opened in September. Four of 10...
Fujitec Becomes Silver Sponsor of WheeLog Accessibility Nonprofit
Japanese vertical-transportation (VT) OEM Fujitec Co., Ltd., has signed a Silver Sponsor agreement with WheeLog, a nonprofit dedicated to achieving "a world in which anyone can go anywhere." Among WheeLog's...
Nippon Otis Pilot Project Integrates Service Robot With Elevator for Mail Delivery
Nippon Otis Elevator Co., in collaboration with robotics provider FIG Corp., has integrated a service robot with an existing Otis Gen2® Prestige elevator as part of a pilot project at...
CEDES Announces Winners of Sales-Performance Awards
Landquart, Switzerland-headquartered sensor specialist CEDES AG recently announced the winners of the 2023 Bison Awards for outstanding performance in sales. The CEDES Growth Factor Bison Award went to Japan team...
Hitachi Develops Touchless Operating Panel for Elevators
Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Building Systems Co., Ltd. recently announced in a press release that they have developed a touchless operating panel establishing an elevator without physical floor buttons. This...
Fujitec Singapore Celebrates 50th Anniversary and Marks Milestones
Established in 1972 as Fujitec Group's third overseas subsidiary, Fujitec Singapore celebrated its 50th anniversary on September 2 at a gala event attended by approximately 750 guests at its headquarters...
Pair Of Mixed-Use Towers Part Of Redevelopment In Tokyo
A 155-m, 30-story tower and a 60-m tower are set to be built on a 0.8-ha site near the west exit of Tokyo's Shibuya Station, which handles commuter traffic between...
Luxury Apartments Planned At Torch Tower In Tokyo
High-quality luxury rental apartments are set for Torch Tower, a supertall building planned for Tokyo, Japan Property Central reports. The 390-m-tall skyscraper, on the north side of Tokyo Station, will offer approximately...
