Modernization
Godwin Elevator Announces Modernization Services
Raleigh, North-Carolina-based Godwin Elevator has announced its comprehensive commercial elevator modernization offerings. By upgrading critical components, businesses can extend the operational lifespan of their elevators by an additional 20 to...
Elevator Room Fire Put Out at Seattle’s Space Needle
In the early hours of February 23, Seattle, Washington’s Space Needle was scorched by a minor blaze. The fire took hold in an elevator control room located at the top...
VT Industry Veterans Launch Washington State-Based Consultancy
Vertical-transportation (VT) industry veterans Kevin Egli and Steven Hobbs have launched Egli Hobbs Elevator Consulting, LLC (EHEC), based in the Olympia, Washington, area. Covering Washington and Oregon, EHEC's consulting services...
PS Marcato Modernizes Elevator System for Repositioned NYC Building
Andrew Trapani, vice president of Long Island City-headquartered PS Marcato Elevator Co. Inc., tells ELEVATOR WORLD the company is wrapping up a complete modernization of a nine-elevator system serving 360...
Bookings Now Open for LIFTEX 2025 in London
Exhibition bookings have opened for LIFTEX 2025 with strong support from Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA) members, following the success of the 2022 event. LIFTEX is the tri-annual trade...
Order, Revenue Growth in 2023 Buoy Schindler’s 2024 Outlook
A continuing "trajectory of enhanced profitability and sustainable growth" in 2023 despite challenging market conditions, as well as a revamped business strategy focused on customer service, have Swiss OEM Schindler...
Champion Elevator Secures US$6-Million Modernization Contract in Bronx, NY
Champion Elevator Corp. announced it has been awarded a US$6-million, 22-week modernization job for the garage elevators at Co-Op City in Bronx, New York. Led by Robert Masterson, Frank Feniello...
Otis Indonesia To Modernize 10 Elevators at Jakarta Hotel
The Otis Indonesia team will undertake the comprehensive modernization of 10 elevators at the Hotel Borobudur Jakarta. Otis will install Gen2® units selected to further enhance the “artistic ambiance” of...
Otis Modernizing 16 Elevators at JPMorgan Chase Building in San Francisco
Otis was awarded a comprehensive modernization contract that includes 16 elevators serving the JPMorgan Chase building at 560 Mission Street in San Francisco, Otis President, Chair and CEO Judy Marks...
Champion Elevator Names Ruddy President of Modernization & Construction
NYC-headquartered Champion Elevator has named Alexandra Ruddy president of its Modernization & Construction division. Joining Champion in 2022, Ruddy has held leadership positions in the company's Operations, Modernization and Construction...
