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Two Elizabeth Line Stations Feature KONE Inclined Elevators
London’s new subway line partially opened earlier this year, offering commuters the chance to ride on glass elevators that travel at an incline (rather than vertically) alongside an escalator, Business...
KONE to Showcase Five Key Innovations at BEX Asia 2022
KONE plans to showcase five key innovations at its booth in the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) Pavilion at Built Environment Xpo (BEX) Asia 2022 at the Sands Expo &...
KONE EVP Greater China Role to Transition from Johnson to Bao
Effective October 8, Joe Bao has been appointed executive vice president (EVP), Greater China, and member of the executive board at KONE, succeeding William B. Johnson, who will retire. Previously...
Industry Veteran Launches Elev8 Elevator Consultancy
Eric Burket, who has more than 24 years' experience in the vertical-transportation (VT) industry, announces the launch of Elev8 elevator consultancy, serving clients in the Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina;...
Transformation Roadmap
Inaugural KONE Experience explores how technology facilitates sustainability, productivity and an improved VT user experience. photos courtesy of KONE On March 30-April 1, KONE hosted approximately 50 journalists from around...
37-Story Tower with KONE Elevators Completes in Cyprus
ONE, a 37-story residential tower served by KONE elevators that overlooks the Mediterranean Sea in Limassol, Cyprus, is complete, the Cyprus Mail reports. The tallest seafront residential tower in Europe,...
In Memoriam: Richard “Rick” Wolsey
Richard "Rick" Wolsey, a well-known figure in the elevator industry, passed away peacefully at his home in Hamilton, Ontario, on July 15, the Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) announced. Wolsey...
Supertall Iconic Tower in Egypt’s NAC Makes Progress
Iconic Tower, at 393.8 m tall and 77 stories a supertall, is making progress in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital (NAC), with the concrete core complete and finishing touches underway, the...
KONE Lowers Outlook Due to China Market
Elevator maker KONE has lowered its sales and profit outlook for this year due to lower-than-expected second quarter sales and a weakened new equipment market outlook in China, Yahoo Finance...
In Memoriam: Paul James Pitfield
Paul James Pitfield, founder of Pitfield & Associates Inc., in Sacramento, California, and Pitfield & Associates Pty. Ltd. in Sydney, Australia, passed away on June 23 at age 81 in...
