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Scene of Elevator Death in Lagos Still Facing Issues

Five months after an elevator accident led to the death of a physician in a hospital in Odan, Lagos, the equipment has yet to be replaced, PUNCH reports. According to...

Three Indian Bus Stations Facing Elevator Issues

Elevator service at the Rayapur Hubali-Dharwad BRTS (HD BRTS) bus station between Hubballi and Dharward in India has been stopped, The Times of India reports. There are six foot overbridges...

Nigeria Urbanization Surge Increases VT Demand

Engr. Oluwole Dada, vertical transportation (VT) manager, Building Services Division, at PPC Ltd. has noted that recent challenges in Nigeria have brought to light the need for innovation and excellence...

My Elevator Service Announces Modernization Services for Small Building Owners

Connecticut-based My Elevator Service has launched a new five-step elevator modernization service called R.E.N.E.W. to help small building owners upgrade their aging elevator systems. My Elevator Service owner Chris Bowler...

IEES 2024 Date and Location Announced

As we approach the 2023 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium (IEES) next week in Scotland, the dates and location for the 2024 IEES have been announced. The 2024 edition of...

Additional Dormitory Elevator Accidents Reported in Türkiye

Following the death of a university student in an elevator accident at a state-run dormitory on October 26, media reports have drawn attention to nine additional elevator accidents within the...

Singapore Maintenance Provider 9G Launches New Website

9G, one of Singapore’s leading multi-brand elevator and escalator maintenance service providers, recently announced the launch of its new website. According to the company, the new site has been designed...

Otis China Contracts Highlighted During 3Q Earnings Call

Two major contracts in China were among those highlighted by Otis President and CEO Judy Marks during a 3rd Quarter 2023 earnings call on October 25. In the Hong Kong...

Caltech Lifts Wins Family Business Award on Heels of 45th Anniversary

Caltech Lifts has been named Best Dundee-based Family Business of the Year in The Courier Business Awards 2023 days after it celebrated its 45th birthday. The family firm, founded in...

Sweden’s Cibes Lift Group Acquires Connecticut-Based ESC

Cibes Lift Group, a leading manufacturer of screw-driven, modular platform lifts headquartered in Gävle, Sweden, has acquired Elevator Service Co., Inc. (ESC), based in Torrington, Connecticut, and serving the Connecticut,...